2007 Honda Civic Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 11%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid, 11% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On multiple occasions at different speeds and different times during the day, weather, terrain, location, the power steering will randomly go out on the car. The most recent was on 9/4 when I was driving on 1-5. I am taking it to dealer tomorrow. I have researched this and see that many Honda Civic Hybrid owners are complaining of the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10423773, filed 2011-09, 50 miles“Electric power steering fails to turn on. This has occurred 4-5 times so far and 3 in the last month. When we start the car on the electronic power steering fails to turn on also. We sometimes hear a noise under the dash. We turn the car on and off several times and it usually fixes the problem, but it takes a few minutes to this. This item should be grounds for a recall as it seems to be very common among online forums.”
NHTSA complaint #10441995, filed 2012-01, 65,000 miles“Because of manufacturer error - the upper control arms are making the tires wear out fast and uneven. Rear tires have toe - out appearance. There was a class action suit that expired in february. Elderly couple who bought car new, did not know that there was an issue - I was told by Honda that the free repair from the class action suit was no longer available. My car kas 82000 miles on it and it should be fixed for free, because the probably started at the factory.”
NHTSA complaint #10659019, filed 2014-11, 82,000 miles“The rear axle has been making a loud humming noise at speeds of (50-55 MPH). Tires are very badly cupped in the rear, despite being relatively new. Cupped tires cause a dangerous situation when driving. The car seems unstable on tight turns, as well as high speeds. Tire cupping happened despite having new tires and a wheel alignment done when they were put in. This is a problem of every Honda civic 06-08 owner I have encountered, and there is plenty of evidence on online forums to confirm this information. …”
NHTSA complaint #10732824, filed 2015-07“The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact also stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11650581, filed 2025-03Related service bulletins
- 10057047Oct 1, 2014Honda: see document search button for owner letter. An extended warranty has been issue to some vehicles due to electric power steering being heavier than normal and also very…
- 10124264Sep 23, 2014Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the EPS (electric power steering) to 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 11% |
| 2006 | 5 | 9% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid
34 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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