The steering gearbox automatically drifts and swerves (Notching) when at high speeds (>45mph) and after 30 minutes of running time. The problem does not occur on low speeds and within the 1st 30mins of starting the car. The Notching is very dangerous as the steering veers automatically driving in the highway and the driver has to make over compensating control to bring it back which can result in high speed collisions and RISK OF LIFE. The safety of the vehicle is compromised. We had the vehicle inspected by a dealer/mechanic who confirmed our assumption and suggested that the Steering gearbox assembly need to be replaced. No warning messages on the vehicle. WE CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA AND all they said that it has passed warranty (36k miles) and they cannot help. We noticed the problem during 35700 miles and currently it has 36200 miles..

- Marietta, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and making a slight turn, the steering wheel became stiff. Additionally, there were abnormal sounds coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the steering wheel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 44,000.

- Marianna, FL, USA

Steering is sticky at highway speeds while making minor adjustments to stay in the lane. I see multiple other reports online and with the NHTSA about this with 2016-2018 Civics. It happens mostly on warmer days after driving a few miles. It causes overcompensation when making adjustments left or right in the lane, which could cause the car to come out of the lane into another lane. I do not feel safe driving my car on long trips anymore. Honda thinks it is the electric power steering rack, and it will cost over $3000 to replace! Please investigate this and all the other reports of this! It is very unsafe! Make Honda do a recall on this please! Look at all the other reports on it!

- Lees Summit, MO, USA

When I drive down the road at certain times the steering sticks which does not allow me to make the minor adjustments needed to stay in the center of a lane. This causes a jerkiness and overcorrection when driving at higher speeds. This has occurred on long trips and short drives, but sometimes the steering seems fine. I have confirmed that it is not the lane assist kicking in. It is a problem with the steering wheel sticking.

- Cutler Bay, FL, USA

Car suddenly lost power steering and resulted in the car swerving and losing control causing the car to turn in opposite direction of travel. The car crashed into the wire guard rail on interstate 40. No waring lamps were on the dash at the time of incident. Allstate reported to me 4 recalls with the car.

- Monterey, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that when attempting to make a right turn at approximately 25 -30 mph, the vehicle failed to successfully turn right. The vehicle continued in a forward motion until it crashed into a nearby sign. The air bag did not deploy. There were no injuries. Medical attention was received and confirmed that no injuries occurred. The sign was damaged. There was no police report. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,128.

- Gateway Village, Beaumont, TX, USA

It was raining. I was driving on the highway at approximately 60-65 MPH range. I was coming out of a long gradual curve and the steering would not center. It started to have a slight fish tail feel. Normally I let off the throttle and it will level out. This time it acted like i had yanked the steering wheel to the right. I dont recall feeling pressure or resistance from the steering wheel reflecting from the tires actually being turned, but i cant confidently say there wasn't. Nonetheless, it caused me to spin into the ditch. If it would have decided to go the other direction I would have gone into the car next to me or oncoming traffic. It gradually started getting a loose feel on the highway up to that point. Prior to the accident, when in inclement weather she would have a fishtail feel coming out of turns (Sometimes while just traveling straight). I tried not to drive on the highway during inclement conditions afterwards because she still had the same symptoms. I think the best way to describe it: Somewhere in the steering components it is initially resistant to return to center. Instead it teeters back and forth like a pendulum before finally returning to center.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

I-??m having a problem with my steering. The steering has a sticky and jerky feeling when driving, causing me to have to overcorrect left or right when making slight adjustments to center. It is even worse and more difficult to manage when driving on the highway.

- Sylmar, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that when she started the vehicle and shifted into drive (D), the power steering failed. The contact stated numerous warning lights were illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off and on and she was not able to recover the power steering function. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The vehicle was she not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

- Lamar, CO, USA

I was driving on the freeway, at roughly 65 mph as I began s switching lanes my steering wheel had locked up! Nearly causing me to crash on the freeway. Barely made it over. Steering wheel was stiff with 4 lights coming on my dash Electric power steering light Traction control light Tire sensor light Brake sensor light I-??ve been seeing this is a recurring thing with this car all online ! And needs ti be taking care of ASAP !! My life was in danger.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

When driving the steering catches and is very hard to turn causing over correcting and a potential safety hazard. The steering feels like it sticks. The problem has not been inspected yet - the dealership wants to charge over $100 just to assess. There are no warning lamps on in the vehicle. There are several other reports of the same problem in other Honda Civics. This needs to be opened for potential recall. It could be very dangerous.

- Cohutta , GA, USA

The electric power steering is getting hard to steer properly.

- Tracy City, TN, USA

Steering sticks when driving on the highway. When make small steering adjustments it has resistance, then suddenly becomes easy. This can cause oversteering when correcting.

- Solon, OH, USA

When driving at highway speeds the steering is stiff or notchy when trying to return the steering wheel to center. It binds, then breaks free which causes the steering wheel to move further than intended and the car to swerve. We have not brought it to the dealer for this problem yet but plan to in the coming days. It seems this is a very common issue and in my opinion creates a dangerous situation and could cause an accident. The NHTSA site asks for a specific date but it has been happening regularly for quite some time.

- Greenwood Lake, NY, USA

The steering will stick at 50 or more MPH requiring frequent adjustments

- Harrisburg , PA, USA

The contact's son owns a 2018 Honda Civic equipped with Hankook tires, Tire Line: Unknown, Tire Size: 215/55/R16, and DOT Number: 7R11BH3620. The contact stated while his son was driving at 50-55 MPH, the rear passenger's side tire blew up on its side. The contact's son veered to the side of the road. The contact's son was able to replace the tire with a spare tire with the assistance of AAA. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer who replaced the spare tire with a new tire. The tire manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated while his son was reversing in the driveway, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. The steering, the traction control, and the brake warning lights illuminated. The contact's son then parked the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The tire failure mileage was approximately 17,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

- Diamond Bar, CA, USA

The steering wheel has become very glitchy. The driver must over compensate while shifting lanes and going around turns. It-??s like the steering wheel gets stuck. Very unsafe! I noticed a recall that was for 2018 Honda civics in regards to the malfunction of the EPS gear box; however when I contact Honda dealership and the corporate office both say they vin number/vehicle isn-??t part of the recall. But seems that it has the same problem.

- Auburn, AL, USA

After the vehicle has warmed up or been driven at least 20 minutes there is a dead spot in the steering where it becomes "sticky" to turn the wheel hard enough to get outside of the dead spot. Driving around a city at low speeds it is hardly noticeable, driving on a highway it is very noticeable and you're constantly overcorrecting the steering to try and get it to go straight. Once you break over the sticky part in the steering you're turning further than you need to for minor course corrections on a highway. It is dangerous and difficult to manage.

- Springfield, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while his daughter was driving 60-70 MPH, the lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering wheel was sticky. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact-??s daughter was able to continue driving the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be responsible for the cost of the cost of the repair because the VIN was not included in a recall associated to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

- La Porte, TX, USA

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" The steering function failed. It is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The steering wheel is very heavy to turn. I can turn it at most 10 degrees to the left and right. Basically, I couldn't make a left turn or right turn and could only go straight. The vehicle is not drivable. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. The problem persists and confirmed by my repair shop. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? The vehicle has been inspected by the repair shop and a Statefarm representative. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" Not prior but a lot of warning light simultaneously turned on when the problem appeared (off-road light, electronic power steering, to name a few) I'm aware there is a recall for Honda Civic in 2018 related to steering gearbox but my car is not among the recalled. I'd like to have the manufacturer examine this situation and determine whether my car should be recalled as the issue is related to the steering part. The insurance representative believes this should be part of the recall.

- Alexandria, VA, USA