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P0304 on HONDA CIVIC

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2012, 2016, 2018

What P0304 Means on Your HONDA CIVIC

Real HONDA CIVIC Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Component or system failure: The vehicle experienced failures involving the engine/ignition system, emissions system, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), and power steering. On July 14, 2025, warning messages appeared for “Check Emissions System,” “Check VSA System,” and “Check Power Steering System."

— 2012 HONDA CIVIC owner • STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 07/14/2025

"Driving on highway to work when check engine light came on in addition to "Emissions System Problem", "Hill Start Assist", "Power Steering Issue", etc. When scanned for codes it showed misfire codes P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304."

— 2016 HONDA CIVIC owner • ENGINE • Filed 11/11/2024

"Driving on the highway and my check engine light starting to flash. I experienced loss of power and hesitation during acceleration. I got home and scanned my computer and it returned P0304. I then removed the #4 ignition coil and that's when I noticed rust."

— 2018 HONDA CIVIC owner • ENGINE • Filed 05/24/2021

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0304 on HONDA CIVIC

66.7%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2016
1
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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P0304 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026