10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 15,378 miles
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The steering wheel sticks when over 40mph. The car pulls to one side and happens over 40mph. The car will not drive straight and the steering wheel sticks
- Jupiter, FL, USA
At highway speeds the steering wheel sticks so when you are trying to make small adjustments to keep the car centered within your lane you end up over correcting. When driving long distances it seems to get progressively worse. The dealership has told me that I meed to spend $3800 for a new steering rack but considering the number of complaints for other owners with the same issue, this should be a recall and Honda should pay for this mistake.
- Franklin, TN, USA
The steering is sticky. When I try to make minor adjustments to direction, it sticks. When it finally let's go, the car overcorrects causing dangerous conditions.
- Tullahoma, TN, USA
Stearing wheel is sticking after it is held in one position. The sticking can be noticed at all speeds even when stopped. When thestearing sticks it causes the driver to over compensate when trying to make small adjustments at highway speeds.
- Fort Rucker, AL, USA
At approx 36K miles, the vehicle began exhibiting a behavior where, at highway speeds, the steering sticks while driving straight. To make a minor steering adjustment, the amount of force required to initiate a steering change would cause steering to become unstuck and then over steer. Minor steering adjustments are not possible and the vehicle is difficult to control and maintain within the driving lane. This issue initially would occur randomly but has progressed and is occurring more often.
- West Chester, OH, USA
Upon starting vehicle, multiple warning lights appeared on dashboard. Lights indicated brake system issue, power steering issue, hill start assist issue, ABS system issue. Power steering does not work. Car is not safe to drive.
- Quincu, MA, USA
During a recent road trip we were driving on the freeway for extended periods. During this time, there were times when the steering became very difficult. This car has lane keep assist and other safety mechanisms, but those were turned off. However, it is as if it was trying to steer for me, but in the wrong direction. For example during a turn, it would become difficult to straighten the wheel - it wouldn't click, but it would offer strong resistance. I don't know if the power steering assist is just stopping working in one direction? in general it becomes overly difficult to steer as if it is "fighting" against the driver. The steering becomes "sticky" particularly on turns. I've researched this in different car forums and it is a common complaint. It is generally at highway speeds, it is intermittent, and it is usually after driving the car for a while. Because it is making the car difficult to stay in the proper lane this could cause an accident. The car only has 44K miles and has been well maintained. During a recent inspection for this problem at the dealer they found nothing obvious but we could not recreate the problem. Some people have reported replacing the power steering rack has resolved the problem. This should be investigated as it is a dangerous condition when it occurs.
- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Over 40 mph and especially on highway, the steering wheel is very jerky. A slight adjustment causes the steering wheel to jerk in the hands right or left depending on which way it is being turned. It feels like the steering wheel is stuck and breaking loose.
- Nolensville, TN, USA
When I steer on the highway going over 40 mph the cars steering wheel would feel stuck and when I applied more pressure it jerks the whole car.
- Shannon, MS, USA
There's a "catch" in the steering. While driving, if slight turn, can feel a catch and slight "tick" not very loud.
- Trenton, FL, USA
When driving at speeds 40mph+ the steering wheel feels stuck. Making minor adjustments when the wheel is centered will have a resistance to them and sometimes makes a clicking sound like the steering is catching on something.
- Euless, TX, USA
At speeds over about 45mph the steering sticks briefly and correction causes a sudden jerk in the needed direction. This is constant and always occurs. It seems to have become worse with time and is annoying and disconcerting, especially to passengers and anyone who drives the car rarely or has not driven the car before.
- Brentwood, TN, USA
Like so many others, my 2016 Civic has the sticky steering problem. At highway speeds the steering wheel "sticks" and does not allow small steering adjustments. Trying to move the car a little left or right, to change lanes for example, is dangerous -- applying enough pressure to get the wheel to move makes the car jerk. I see stories in forums about this getting covered under warranty. Seems unfair I have to pay $3K to fix a safety issue because my car has 40,000 miles on it.
- Bordentown, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph and attempting to turn, the steering wheel ceased, causing the vehicle to over steer. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the holler Honda dealer located at 2211 N semoran blvd, orlando, fl 32807, where a diagnostic test was performed. The contact would be contacted with the result of the test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the failure was a known issue and referenced NHTSA campaign number: 18V663000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 32,239.
- Casselberry, FL, USA
When car is driven for about 20 minutes and it's hot out the steering begins to drift to the left or right and gets stuck and needs to be recentered often causing an over correction and jerk to the other side. This is constant. Does not occur as much at lower speeds but always at over 50 mph.
- Mechanicsville, MD, USA
I noticed that the steering wheel would start being sticky or knotchy. The electronic steering worked fine but for subtle movements you feel resistance. The resistance makes it difficult to change lanes, as it feels like a force is acting in opposite direction and it takes more strength then necessary to make subtle movements. The issue happens while vehicle is in motion. Does not feel safe in my opinion I have read forums where dealers have covered this issue under warranty, so it should be a known issue.
- Preston, MD, USA
While driving at high way speeds, the car's steering feels stiff when adjusting to keep the car straight. It doesn't pull as if the alignment is off. The steering feels stuck when I am trying to keep the car straight and I have to over compensate which makes the car jerk. I have checked on Civic forums and it seems to be a common problem my model Civic. Many others have identified the problem as the power steering rack.. Honda has issued a recall for 2017 and above make Civics but my 2016 is not covered.
- San Bruno, CA, USA
When driving highway speeds, the steering becomes sticky and feels as if there are notches or clicks that the steering gets to stuck in. When moving the wheel left or right to "unstick" the steering, the car feels like it's over correcting. The steering is not smooth and it is hard to keep the car moving in a steady straight line. This happens more noticeably in warmer weather, later in the day and on the highway at speeds over 5 mph. The transmission is manual and happens in any gear over 45-50 mph.
- Atlanta, GA, USA
After about 30-40min of driving on the highway, usually higher speeds, the steering wheel gets sticky and stiff at times. Feel really dangerous when changing lanes and or making slight corrections in movement. Currently my vehicle has 16K miles on it.
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Austin, TX, USA