2016 Honda Civic Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 446about this part
- Share
- 41%of 1,082 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 446 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Honda Civic, 41% of the 1,082 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sticking stering wheel. My steering sticks after I've been driving for about 20-30 mins at around 40/45+ MPH when temperature is above 70f. Take your hand off the wheel on a slight curve and it stays with the curve. Trying to do a slight correction when it's like this and it literally sticking in place for a sec then allows the wheel to turn more freely.”
NHTSA complaint #11229723, filed 2019-07, 23,000 miles“When im driving on the freeway around 60 to 75 MPH, the steering wheel sticks. I need to jerk it back to position. It happens after driving for more than 30 mins. Already brought it back to the dealer 3 times in in the past 2 years but they cant seem to replicate the problem. I have noticed that it is getting worse. Car has 34000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11234169, filed 2019-07, 26,000 miles“I bought the car new and at about 35500 miles the steering while driving at any speed, straight always or turns it keeps feeling like it is sticking. I have been to the dealership who had me pay for an alignment even though it was not pulling. It did not work after repeated attempts. They have no other solutions. It is dangerous and I am still paying on my car so I need it.”
NHTSA complaint #11233236, filed 2019-07, 35,500 miles“After driving for 30+ minutes, I notice my steering wheel sticking in place, when I need to slightly move or turn the wheel I have to apply force and it almost causes me to over correct and veer into another lane. If gets worse to longer I drive and with the weight of passengers in the vehicle. I have read the same issue from others and they have said this is possibly a power steering issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11183276, filed 2019-02, 24,500 miles“Anything over 30 MPH, I can't keep the car driving in a straight line, it constantly drifts left and right. The power steering seems to stick and requires constant back and forth adjustment to control the car. Newnan ga Honda dealership said the entire power steering rack will have to be replaces for $3300. There are many 2016 civics with this problem. I'm far from being the only person this has affected.”
NHTSA complaint #11271171, filed 2019-10, 39,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10143209Jul 9, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 Civics with a customer complaint of excessive vibration and/or noise due to a broken side…
- 10115757Aug 3, 2017Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 22% |
| 2025 | 31 | 40% |
| 2024 | 61 | 49% |
| 2023 | 192 | 74% |
| 2022 | 733 | 83% |
| 2021 | 66 | 45% |
| 2020 | 32 | 14% |
| 2019 | 113 | 26% |
| 2018 | 315 | 42% |
| 2017 | 174 | 29% |
| 2016 | 446 | 41% |
| 2015 | 21 | 6% |
| 2014 | 15 | 5% |
| 2013 | 38 | 12% |
| 2012 | 74 | 16% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 19 | 5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 3% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 26 | 2% |
| 2006 | 44 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 3% |
| 2002 | 23 | 3% |
| 2001 | 20 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 15 | 10% |
| 1992 | 5 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Honda Civic
253 complaintsElectrical system
119 complaintsBrakes
96 complaintsEngine
95 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
67 complaintsBody and structure
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsElectronic stability control
27 complaintsWheels
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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