2019 Honda Civic Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 113about this part
- Share
- 26%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,219miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 113 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Honda Civic, 26% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,219 miles. 3 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.
“When driving home from work my car suddenly showed multiple errors such as emissions system problem, brake system problem, hill start problem, power steering problem , ems system problem. The car only has 14,000 miles and is a year old. The car does not shift or steer properly. Please recall this car because many others have had the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11362157, filed 2020-10, 14,500 miles“The steering wheel reel assembly makes a click sound which is an in dictation of inadequate lubrication. The assembly itself can not be relubricated as the entire assembly is sealed. Honda would need to replace the entire pasty the incorporates the assembly. However, technicians are stating that this is unneeded and normal part of the car. This is in actuality, untrue and can be ultimately dangerous for the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #11233632, filed 2019-07, 2,400 miles“On the driver side, it has some weird noise or sound. It sounds like the metal rubbing with the car. Searched the problem online before and found a lot of people having the same issue. Sometime even going straight still able to hear it.”
NHTSA complaint #11208155, filed 2019-05, 2,400 miles“While turning the steering wheel, I experience a sticky, resistant feeling that makes it difficult to steer smoothly. The wheel does not turn freely and produces a creaking noise during turns. This occurs regularly and affects my ability to control the vehicle safely. Issue is consistent with known EPS (Electric Power Steering) gearbox problems reported by other 2019 Honda Civic owners”
NHTSA complaint #11747265, filed 2026-06“There is a problem with sticky steering that is a recall with newer models that seems to be the same with the 2019 models as well. However, they have not issued a recall with the 2019. Per searches on the internet, there a quite a few who have experienced this issue with the 2019 model as well. I have multiples of this vehicle in my family and 2 of them are having this issue currently.”
NHTSA complaint #11772092, filed 2026-10Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 22% |
| 2025 | 32 | 41% |
| 2024 | 62 | 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 2019 Honda Civic
135 complaintsOther or unknown
63 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsForward collision avoidance
34 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsLane departure
15 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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