2020 Honda Civic Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 14%of 234 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,388miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Honda Civic, 14% of the 234 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,388 miles. 2 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.
“We were traveling east on hwy 63 going home. The lane departure assist came on but we were not out of lane. We kept traveling a little further and the steering was stiff. We were traveling about 53 MPH and the car all of a sudden jerked very sharp to the right and we went off the road hitting parked truck and flipped it. The wheels just turned the right and would not let us turn the wheel”
NHTSA complaint #11352742, filed 2020-09, 3,695 miles“While driving down the road my steering wheel locks or sticks then quickly releases causing me to overcorrect the steering wheel. This happens on a continuous basis while driving. There are no warning lights or messages that come on. I took it to dealership for a diagnostics and they determined it to be the steering gear box but not considered a a recalled item.”
NHTSA complaint #11682983, filed 2025-08“My car 2020 honda civic has an issue with the steering wheel. I have noticed in the past 6 months that the steering wheel has become increasingly stiff and gets stuck during turns. This is a concern of mine because at times it becomes difficult to keep in traffic lanes. The car has not been inspected by anyone.”
NHTSA complaint #11771517, filed 2026-10“While driving 20 mile/hr. the car's steering wheel got extremely stiff and difficult to steer. Made an appointment with Hoda Village to fix the issue. After diagnosis, service manager told me that it was rates chowing on electric harness and informed me this was not covered under warranty. Repair cost me about $700.00. Unfortunately, now the same issue is occurring, I have check all over the engine and don't see any rodent caused harness issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11555013, filed 2023-11“I was driving to work in the rain on the highway and I heard a big thump and I thought I had hit something and my wheel went sideways and I kept trying to keep my car on the road even though I didn’t hit anything.”
NHTSA complaint #11705138, filed 2025-12Steering: 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 2020 Honda Civic
38 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsForward collision avoidance
24 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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.
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