2018 Honda Civic Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 315about this part
- Share
- 42%of 747 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,564miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 315 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Honda Civic, 42% of the 747 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,564 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving on a side street (speed limit 35) when suddenly neither the brakes nor steering worked. It was almost like I was hydroplaning, but the roads were not wet and it wasn't racing. I had no control of the car. Finally the steering reengaged and I was able to swerve the car so I didn't hit another car. Fortunately I was on a side road and not going very fast.”
NHTSA complaint #11141567, filed 2018-10, 2,300 miles“A red toyotta corolla swurved and pushed me to the unpaved side of the road not checking the left side. I was not even on the blind spot lane and I was forced to be pushed to the unpaved road on the left side. It was a school zone at 15 miles per hour. Driver was on her phone and wasn't looking when turning lanes.”
NHTSA complaint #11206856, filed 2019-05, 15 miles“Electric steering locked while making a left turn. As I was turning the wheel seemed to lock and then all of a sudden it went the opposite direction I was turning and I almost skidded off the road. Most of the time especially when I'm getting on the freeway, it feels like I have a little control over the steering and it feels loose. The steering also gives me problems when I pull into a parking space I can't estimate how much I have to turn the wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #11197088, filed 2019-04, 10,000 miles“On march 27, 2020, I was driving to work when my car's ABS lights, brake system lights, stability control lights, and another light I did not recognize all lit up at the same time. My car began to swerve and suddenly my car's steering wheel and front wheels locked up. I lost control of the car and wasn't able to correct anything because the steering wheel and front wheels were both locked. I hit a farm fence with the left side of my car, and slid across the road into a ditch. My airbags did not deploy despite the sudden impact to the driver's side door. …”
NHTSA complaint #11319613, filed 2020-03, 31,500 miles“I just bought this car. The problem happens after you've been driving for a bit on the highway. The steering starts to stick and it takes a bit of effort to turn (like it's stuck) and when you do end up turning the steering wheel, you overcorrect. This is extremely aggravating and doesn't feel safe. Also, this has nothing to do with Honda's lane keep assist. This problem did not happen after a 5 or 10 minute test drive, or I would not have bought the car. Where I live it's fairly hot, so heat may play a factor into this. The problems seems more pronounced the faster you go. …”
NHTSA complaint #11402535, filed 2021-03, 19,500 milesRelated recalls
- 18V663000Sep 27, 2018Honda (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…Covers: Honda Civic 2017–2018, CR-V 2017–2018
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 22% |
| 2025 | 31 | 40% |
| 2024 | 61 | 49% |
| 2023 | 192 | 74% |
| 2022 | 734 | 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 2018 Honda Civic
174 complaintsOther or unknown
126 complaintsElectrical system
61 complaintsEngine
57 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsSeats
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology