10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,820 miles

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problem #27

Mar 112019

Civic

  • 46,493 miles
When I pulled into my driveway last night after work, my car dash lit up with alerts, one after another. I tried turning the vehicle off and on, and the lights did not go away. They are still on today. They were emissions system problem, brake system problem, brake hold system problem, power steering system (eps) problem, vehicle stability assist (vsa) problem, and hill start assist problem. I took a video of the alerts. I will try to upload a picture.

- Eagan, MN, USA

problem #26

Feb 252019

Civic

  • 24,500 miles
After driving for 30+ minutes, I notice my steering wheel sticking in place, when I need to slightly move or turn the wheel I have to apply force and it almost causes me to over correct and veer into another lane. If gets worse to longer I drive and with the weight of passengers in the vehicle. I have read the same issue from others and they have said this is possibly a power steering issue.

- Smyrna, GA, USA

problem #25

Feb 182019

Civic

  • 12,000 miles
Steering is sticky and hard to maintain lane at freeway speeds

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #24

Jan 192019

Civic

  • 40,000 miles
I'm glad I found this thread I have a 2016 Honda Civic ex-T. after I've been driving 10 or 15 minutes, mostly on a highway, suddenly the car begins to veer slightly one way or another. When I go to correct, the steering wheel resists. It "sticks" until I apply a bit more pressure, after which it suddenly releases, corrects, and acts normal. Moments later however, it veers the opposite direction, and I am forced to repeat the same process all over again. End result is I begin drifting slightly back and forth down the highway repeatedly, while fighting with a steering wheel. I feel it is a major safety issue, because going down a 3-lane interstate, and I'm in the middle lane with 2 semi trucks on either side of me, the car starts veering, I go to correct and the steering "sticks", causing me to over correct, there's probably going to be an accident. I've been reading a Honda Civic forum, there are several people with the same problem and company knows about the problem. They replace the power steering assembly (part number: 53650-tbc-A21 or 53650-tba-A22).

- Daphne, AL, USA

problem #23

Feb 152019

Civic

  • 47,510 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. While driving 65 mph, the steering wheel failed and the contact had to use force to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The contact scheduled an appointment with pensacola Honda (6675 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 47,510.

- Crestview, FL, USA

problem #22

Jan 192019

Civic

  • 9,500 miles
While driving at highway speeds over 65mph, the steering gets "sticky" the driver has to apply extra force to move the steering wheel while diving straight. The minor steering corrections that we use to keep a car centered in a lane now become something that requires two hands because once you "break" the steering wheel free, the car over-corrects and you need both hands to keep the car in the lane you are driving in. The force required isn't a lot, but enough to make a long road trip undoable.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #21

Jan 122019

Civic

  • 19,000 miles
When driving my car at 60 or 65mph on the highway after several minutes the steering wheel stays stuck and makes driving difficult causing strong pulls to the sides and causes insecurity and difficulty when driving long distances. I took it to the dealer in June of 2018 explaining the situation and a Honda technician made the test with me next and it happened the same. He reported it and they only made one battery change. Today January 13 of 2019 the problem continues and is getting worse. The car has 26,114 miles today.

- Caguas, PR, USA

problem #20

Jul 312017

Civic

  • 12,661 miles
Steering wheel sticks when trying to make small adjustments. Must apply added pressure to get past the stick. Happens intermittently, especially when driven for longer times and when the weather is hot. Taken to dealer several times but told they cannot duplicate problem.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #19

Nov 012018

Civic

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. While driving highway speeds, the vehicle jerked and hesitated. Occasionally, while operating the vehicle, multiple warning indicators illuminated, indicating failures with the braking system, steering, and stability control. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (apple Honda 1, 801 whiteford rd, york, pa) were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 45,000.

- Stewardstown, PA, USA

problem #18

Aug 182018

Civic

  • 32,000 miles
The steering sticks when driving. When driving, even just on a straight path, you have make steering adjustments to keep the car in the lane. The steering will stick and when it "breaks loose, ", the car overcompensates and jerks. This makes it difficult to keep the car in the lane and on the road. Especially when driving on an interstate requiring higher rates of speed. Vehicle has been to the dealership twice. However, technicians were unable to "replicate" the problem. I made them aware of similar complaints with the steering and was told Honda will not allow replacement of the steering rack without replication of the issue first. The vehicle is unsafe. Something needs to be done to address this issue!

- Waynesboro, PA, USA

problem #17

Aug 282018

Civic

  • 29,775 miles
Stationary car completely shut down, would not start, battery check ok, could not take out of park, had to have it towed to shop and have tcm replaced and software updated- in motion -steering wheel slips and shakes as well - very disappointed in Honda.

- Titusville, FL, USA

problem #16

Feb 282017

Civic

  • 13,000 miles
Feels like the wheels are going to fall off I have taken it to several other mechanics and they say its throwing codes for electronic stability control electric power steering and the electric parking break but 3 dealerships say the vehicle is fine

- Winston, OR, USA

problem #15

Aug 152018

Civic

  • 23,000 miles
The steering wheel sticks when trying to drive in a straight line. This sticking or notching can be felt when the car is idling and in park. This problem is continuous.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #14

Jul 312018

Civic

  • miles
Car was bought new. Steering has started sticking. When I am driving on interstate it feels like there's a catch in the steering wheel when you try to maintain lane and have to turn the wheel slightly to the right. You have to push through the "catch" feel which causes the car to jerk. It hasn't gotten to where it is continuously happening. On more curving roads the steering seems to catch, and stick, which causes me to have to do the same thing and get the wheel through the "catch" in order to stay on the road which causes the car to jerk every time. I bought this car because of the smooth steering and for this to be happening at the extent it is now which is causing a huge safety issue is very disturbing. After reviewing other similar complaints online I am not sure why there has not been a safety recall issued for this.

- Gray, GA, USA

problem #13

Mar 022018

Civic

  • miles
After the vehicle has been driven for 5+ minutes, the steering has a catch in it. Even going around turns, the steering wheel will stick in the position (I can take my hands off the wheel and it stays in the same turning position it's in) making me use small force to pull the steering wheel back to the straight position when it should turn back naturally. It does the same thing on straight roads like an interstate. It makes keeping lane control difficult when the vehicle may vear to a certain side. Causing the car to be 'jerky'

- Jonesville, NC, USA

problem #12

Jun 142018

Civic

  • 32,000 miles
I noticed that the steering wheel would start being sticky at highway speeds.. the power steering worked fine but for subtle movements, it would cause resistance. This was most frequent when driving over an hour at highway speeds.intermittently will notice that the wheel tends to stick after it's been straight for a couple seconds and I need to apply more force to make a small adjustment on the highway. I do not have the lkas. It seems to be an issue with the electronic power steering.

- Howard, OH, USA

problem #11

Feb 192018

Civic

  • 54,000 miles
Steering wheel sticks while driving, causing over compensation, has caused me to run off the road; driving straight, 60mph, interstate car fails to start after driving more than an hour and a half at highway speeds, beencto dealer for both of these issues and have had no resolution.

- Long Beach, MS, USA

problem #10

Sep 052017

Civic

  • 30,000 miles
Steering wheel sticks while driving. When I adjust the wheel to maintain a straight path or taking a curve, the wheel sticks causing me to use more force than usual to turn the wheel. By using more force to break the 'wheel stick', the car tends to over compensate. You are forced to always have both hands on the wheel and it makes this car a very unenjoyable and unsafe experience to drive.

- North Port, FM, USA

problem #9

Sep 022017

Civic

  • miles
Steering wheel sticks while driving. When I adjust the wheel to maintain a straight path or taking a curve, the wheel sticks causing me to use more force than usual to turn the wheel. By using more force to break the 'wheel stick', the car tends to over compensate. You are forced to always have both hands on the wheel and it makes this car a very unenjoyable and unsafe experience to drive. Brought the car to a dealership, they told me they could not recreate it. Will bring the car to a different dealership, if they cannot resolve the issue, will trade car in immediately (car has less than 10K miles on it). I will not continue to have my family drive in this car if problem cannot be resolved.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #8

Jan 072017

Civic

  • 9,870 miles
Engine eaten by rats 2 times; engine harness destroyed first time; car hasn't been the same since this; found more rat droppings in the engine; car shakes so bad the rear view mirror is hard to see out of car is not stable on any road; alignment has been done 4 times on vehicle still not aligned; have taken to dealer multiple times they tell me its the road; car does not shift properly; when turn on car it shakes for about 5 minutes until warmed up. I don't feel safe in this vehicle.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

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