10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
20 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,745 miles

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problem #370

Nov 252023

Civic

  • miles
Sticky steering, feels like the wheel is stuck and takes a bit of power to move the wheel and it could cause an over turn or an accident at worst. It only has 66,000 kms and I just bought it and it's a touring trim and I don't know if it's one of the safety things Honda has added but I've never felt anything like this in any other car. It is annoying but could see it causing an accident when it becomes usable again sometimes it's an aggressive turn to unstick it. I think Honda should recall this and fix it free. It's an expensive car and it should not have this problem especially with a reputation like honda has.

- Elmvale , CA, USA

problem #369

Nov 252023

Civic

  • miles
Steering wheel sticks while driving requiring additional pressure to manipulate the wheel. It was checked at the dealership but was not replicated. Dealer stated they knew the issue was the steering system but couldn-??t replicate it so they couldn-??t repair it. The front collision system alerts and applies the breaks while cruise control is set randomly with nothing around. These issues have been around for a year or

- Sanford , NC, USA

problem #368

Nov 242023

Civic

  • miles
The dealership service center has inspected my vehicle twice. The first time I was notified that the part was placed on back order and there was an unsure date of when parts were to be released. This occurred a few days after the recall notification on 10/19. I received a phone call from the dealership stating that my car is unsafe to drive and still waiting on parts to come in. The same day 11/14, I was given a loaner vehicle. 7 days later I was notified that the part had arrived and the dealership was going to begin repairs. I assumed that my car was going to be fixed. The dealership inspected my car again and I received a phone call on 11/25 that my vehicle does not qualify under the recall stated above. On top of that, they informed me that they were still waiting on the part. I am unhappy with the lack of knowledge from the dealership about the matter and the amount of misinformation I-??ve received about the status and qualification for the recall. I have noticed sticking in the steering wheel for months prior to finding out about the recall. I would have pointed it out much sooner if I would have known how serious this is. Apparently it is serious enough that I am unable to drive the car but not serious enough for Honda to recognize the recall and pay for the repairs or obtain the parts in a timely manner. I am highly dissatisfied with the lack of ability to problem solve this safety issue.

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

problem #367

Nov 232023

Civic

  • miles
when driving on a highway roughly 30 minutes, the steering wheel get stuck when doing micro correction, This feel dangerous. When this happens, A overreaction occurs, making driving experience focus only on that. Not safe.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #366

Nov 202023

Civic

  • miles
My car has almost 17k miles and has developed a hard steering issue. This mostly happens at highway speeds and has occurred in curves. The steering wheel doesn-??t move freely. To correct it takes some effort to make the steering wheel move then it-??s a slight over correction. After the initial stick it moves freely. But occurs every time any movement is initiated.

- Anderson , SC, USA

problem #365

Nov 212023

Civic

  • miles
While driving at approximately 70mph on highway I-10 (west bound) in the Pensacola area, the steering wheel of my 2022 Honda Civic locked up and became very tight. The car has only 8,500 miles on it and is relatively new. I had to turn the wheel hard to get it to unlock and the car went to the right, the wheel locked again, I then tried to recover to the left and had to turn it hard again causing an overcorrection. The car went into a slide and eventually recovered. I slid into the left side emergency lane and came to a stop. I was able to get the vehicle home but it appears there is a mass problem with this model of the 2022 Honda Civic. The steering wheel tightens up so much above 50mph that the car can't be safely controlled. This came out of no where and the car wasn't doing this before. I am parking the car and contacting Honda immediately to let them know what happened. There have been multiple complaints about this Honda model and others have reported the same harrowing issues. There were no warnings, nothing before it happened. I've never had a problem with Honda so this is shocking. In my opinion, this is a major safety problem that could result in loss of life or property damage. These cars need to be recalled and taken off the road immediately....right now! In my opinion I could have been killed or ran into innocent drivers. These cars are totally unsafe and it is sad Honda isn't addressing the problem. Hold this company responsible.

- Pace, FL, USA

problem #364

Nov 152023

Civic

  • miles
Steering wheel is sticking. Takes considerable amount of force to free up. All components pass visual and pre-trip inspections. Advised dealer, no open recalls or WEP to correct this issue. This has been getting progressively worse.

- Cookeville, TN, USA

problem #363

Nov 012022

Civic

  • miles
When turning or reversing it does a weird noise, when driving on the freeway the steering wheel locks and it-??s hard.

- Rosenberg , TX, USA

problem #362

Aug 012023

Civic

  • miles
When going speeds greater than 50mph, the steering wheel seems to be sticking when trying to do small turns to stay in the lane.

- Carthage, TN, USA

problem #361

Sep 062023

Civic

  • 34,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel became firm making it difficult to turn. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty EPS system. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

- Reidsville, NC, USA

problem #360

Oct 272023

Civic

  • miles
A few weeks ago around 18k miles I noticed my steering wheel kind of sticking in place and taking a lot of effort to move, then it suddenly breaks loose and I over turn the steering wheel causing me to correct myself back into my lane, and sometimes it even gets stuck when I try to correct it. This now happens when I drive the car for more than 30 minutes or so, mostly on the freeway. I am scared to drive my car. Also now have uneven wear on the inside of a single tire.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #359

Sep 172023

Civic

  • miles
On September 17, 2023, while traveling at 65 mph on the highway, my car's steering suddenly pulled, resulting in a blown front passenger tire. The impact forced the car into construction barriers, damaging the passenger side mirror. Due to construction constraints, finding a safe spot to pull over was challenging, so I drove a short distance to assess the damage. Upon inspection, the tire was shredded, the rim damaged, and the passenger mirror torn off, with additional harm to the paint and body. AAA installed the spare tire. This incident wasn't isolated; recurring issues with the steering, including a September 22, 2022 incident where the car unexpectedly veered into a curb, had been ongoing since leasing the car on September 20, 2022. After the recent highway incident, concerns heightened when the spare tire blew out while awaiting a new tire and rim from the Honda dealership. The car was towed to the dealership, revealing extensive work needed on the steering rack and other components. Despite the car having only 11K miles, the dealership estimated approximately $8K for repairs. Investigating further, I discovered a recent recall, including my VIN. However, the dealership was unaware of the recall, and their attempt to address the issue did not align with its specifics. They stated that despite my VIN being included, my steering column is not covered under the recall. This lack of awareness, coupled with over 440 similar incidents reported for 2022 Honda Civic Sports Sedans, raises concerns about the manufacturer's understanding of the problem's magnitude. There is a defect with my car. Honda included it in the recall, should further investigate, assume responsibility and correct as part of the recall or manufacturer's warranty. Despite the ordeal, I am grateful for regaining control on the highway and safely maneuvering off the road without harm to myself or other vehicles.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #358

Nov 132023

Civic

  • miles
My steering wheel is sticking in center position. When you try to make minor changes it takes some effort and it over corrects. I turned the lane assist feature off and this is still noticed as a problem. This problem just started 11/13/23 that it was noticed while driving. I have 22k miles on a brand new car. it makes it hard to keep centered on the road where you make minor adjustments while driving with barely moving your arms. It feels like it gets stuck in center position. It does not feel correct. My son has a brand new civic also. We bought two the same year and driving his car does not feel the same as mine right now. Its smooth and unnoticed Please help with this safety issue before the steering wheel gets worse.

- Madisonville, LA, USA

problem #357

Nov 162023

Civic

  • miles
Randomly while driving the steering feel stiff and sticky. After making a turn, sometimes the car will stay stuck in the turn and the steering won-??t naturally straighten itself out. When turning the steering wheel, it feels -??notchy-??. The dealership said because I had a curb mark on my wheel that this was the cause and I needed to pay $3000 for a new rack and pinion. The wheel scraping a curb while parking wouldn-??t do this. Also, it-??s random. At times the steering is complete normal.

- Lexington, SC, USA

problem #356

Oct 082023

Civic

  • miles
The steering has started getting sticky at highway speeds, which probably started when I had about 14,000 miles on the car. It does reduce my control of the car slightly. I have not brought it to a dealership yet to have it looked at, and there were no warning lamps or messages.

- Marshfield Hills, MA, USA

problem #355

Nov 152023

Civic

  • miles
The staring feels like it has drag and moves in what feels like clicks it makes it hard to stay in a lane when going around a curve or even on a strataway

- Tujunga, CA, USA

problem #354

Aug 142023

Civic

  • 27,000 miles
The contact leased a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 30-40 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff and pulled to the right and to the left. The contact stated that he was able to control the steering wheel and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring increasingly and had worsened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the steering wheel alignment was performed; however, the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V704000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

- Deerfield Beach, FL, USA

problem #353

Oct 012023

Civic

  • miles
When driving at 70-75MPH my steering wheel will feel sticky or stuck while turning to the left between 10-12 O-??clock. Feels as if the lane mitigation is wanting to correct my steering all while the lane assist is off. Any minor corrections while steering wheel is sticky results in major corrections and forces me to swerve. Afraid of electric steering failing at high speed and causing a severe accident.

- Salinas, CA, USA

problem #352

Nov 052023

Civic

  • miles
Anytime I am driving on the highway at normal highway speeds, the steering seems sticky. Sometimes I have to correct the wheel after curves. I notice it the most at 55mph+ during curves in the highway. It does not turn well or take turns well. I took it to the Honda dealership and they told me it was not part of the recalled serial numbers

- Hughson, CA, USA

problem #351

Jan 012023

Civic

  • miles
While driving at a slight angle to the left, the steering wheel sticks. It seems to happen the most often going uphill at moderate speed, though can happen at any point. The sticking has varying degrees of severity. While not extremely dangerous it could be. It is a constant, unprovoked issue and requires that it be adjusted to maintain a safe line.

- Nashville, TN, USA

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