1,517 of the 2,937 complaints about the Honda Civic (51.7%) concern Steering, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 8.0× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
1,517Complaints · Steering
51.7%Share of complaints
7.96×vs. all vehicles
111Last 12 months
3.4%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2022 model (777, 81% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (24). 111 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 286 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
Owners most often describe: “steering”, “wheel”, “sticky”, “sticks” and “speeds”. 52 of these reports (3.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 31 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V744000 (2024-10-03, model years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025).
While I was driving my 2019 Honda Civic Sport in active traffic, I suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The car starting jerking violently left to reach right and in a circle , causing me to be pulled and swayed across the freeway.
Steering · 2026-08-29 · ODI 11760667 · Crash
While driving my 2025 Honda Civic Touring, the electric steering system suddenly malfunctioned without warning. While entering/navigating a roundabout, the wheels forcibly straightened out on their own, overriding steering input and causing the vehicle to…
Steering · 2026-08-21 · ODI 11758615 · Crash
The vehicle is experiencing an ongoing issue with the steering box. There appears to be a problem with the steering mechanism where a magnet gets stuck while driving, causing the steering to bind and requiring constant left-and-right steering input to keep…
Steering · 2026-08-29 · ODI 11760542
I am filing this complaint regarding an unresolved steering issue involving my vehicle and the handling of NHTSA Recall 24V-744. My vehicle was subject to Recall 24V-744, which involved a steering-related safety issue.
Steering · 2026-08-29 · ODI 11760637
Binding and sticking in the steering rack Rack and pinion rack needs to be replaced
Steering · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11760073
1. Component Failed & Inspection Availability:The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Gearbox and Rack Assembly malfunctioned and failed. The component is currently installed on the vehicle and is fully available for inspection upon request.2.
Steering · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11760044
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Campaign 23V704000 · 2023-10-19 · Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Campaign 18V663000 · 2018-09-27 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the
torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
How common are Steering problems on the Honda Civic?
1,517 of the 2,937 complaints about the Honda Civic (51.7%) concern Steering, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 8.0× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Honda Civic model years have the most Steering complaints?
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2022 model (777, 81% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (24).
Is there a recall for Honda Civic Steering problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V744000 (2024-10-03, model years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025).