2023 Honda Civic Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 192about this part
- Share
- 74%of 259 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 192 complaints about the steering of the 2023 Honda Civic, 74% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering wheel is sticking. Took it for service at Piazza Honda in Limerick Pennsylvania and I was told that they were aware of this issue on the 11th generation Honda civics. They do not know of a fix and currently have 2 other Hondas there with the same issue. This is a major safety hazard. I do not feel safe driving this car or putting my kids in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11569713, filed 2024-02“Periodically when traveling at 30 MPH and higher, the steering becomes difficult to make adjustments when going straight or negotiating curves. There’s a sticky sensation which requires higher efforts to overcome. I’ve taken my car into the dealer on two occasions, but they were unable to replicate the problem. The problem is often but sporadic.”
NHTSA complaint #11558335, filed 2023-12“Driving on freeway on 12/2/2023 and the steering became difficult to handle. It felt that I lost my power steering. I exited the freeway and the car's steering seemed ok after all. The steering was fine for the remainder of the day. The next day, the problem happened again on a freeway. I can steer the car, but it requires more effort and it seems a bit jerky.”
NHTSA complaint #11558496, filed 2023-12“My 2023 civic steering wheel seems to stick when I'm driving. If the wheel is kept straight for a second it sticks and requires a good bit of force to become unstuck . When driving at highway speeds getting it unstuck usually causes it to jerk and in turn overcorrect constantly. There are no warning lights and I currently have an appointment to take it to the dealer for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #11567382, filed 2024-01“The steering wheel sticks at the 12:00 position when driving at cruising speeds. Then, I have to use force to adjust the steering wheel while tracking down the road. The steering wheel breaks free and causes me to oversteer in that direction and I have to quickly steer back. It happens 50% of the time I’m driving over 60mph.”
NHTSA complaint #11554527, filed 2023-11Related recalls
- 24V744000Oct 3, 2024Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback…Covers: Honda Civic 2022–2025, Civic Hatchback 2022–2024, 2026, Acura Integra 2023–2025 +6 more
- 23V704000Oct 19, 2023Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part…Covers: Honda Civic 2022–2024
Related service bulletins
- 11011795Dec 11, 2024Service Bulletin - Due to a manufacturing error, certain service part electric power steering (EPS) gearbox assemblies were not made to proper specification which may affect the…
- 11006250Aug 8, 2024Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, customers may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.
- 11005732Jul 26, 2024Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, clients may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.
- 10250331Feb 9, 2024Service Bulletin - Customers are seeing the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator on the instrument panel due to the 12-volt battery degrading. It can cause low voltage…
- 10249633Jan 29, 2024Owner Notification Letter - Due to a manufacturing error, certain service part electric power steering (EPS) gearbox assemblies were not made to proper specification which may…
- 10247628Dec 8, 2023Dealer Message - Today December 8, 2023, American Honda is announcing a product update for certain model year 2022-2024 Civic units which may have improperly manufactured…
- 10247622Dec 8, 2023Service Bulletin - Due to a manufacturing error, certain service part electric power steering (EPS) gearbox assemblies were not made to proper specification which may affect the…
- 10244256Oct 9, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda is requesting parts for a Quality Investigation on certain STRG G/Box Assy for 22-24MY Civic. All dealers that have inventory of the below parts…
- 10239109Jul 6, 2023Service Bulletin - Potential steering effort complaint while driving at moderate or highway speeds, with possible complaint of noise at slow speeds, and no MIL illuminated or DTC…
Steering: 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 2023 Honda Civic
20 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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