10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,491 miles

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problem #23

Sep 212023

Civic

  • miles
I just bought a car 2 months ago. The steering wheel has serious safety issues. It will get stuck. The steering wheel makes noise and the steering wheel will get stuck while driving. The steering wheel got stuck three times after I bought the car for two months. I almost got into an accident. Please take the investigation seriously, it is absolutely a steering wheel problem. Thank you very much. I hope the car will be recalled for repairs.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #22

Sep 222023

Civic

  • miles
Seem to be experiencing sticky steering while vehicle is in motion. The problem really becomes noticeable at about 35 mph. Steering wheel wants to stick in place when making minor adjustments in steering.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #21

Sep 182023

Civic

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel was sticky. While turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel seized. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

- Madison, NC, USA

problem #20

Sep 012023

Civic

  • 7,400 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to respond properly while turning. The contact stated that the steering wheel was stiff and difficult to turn while maneuvering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,400.

- Camillus, NY, USA

problem #19

Sep 012023

Civic

  • miles
Steering wheel seems to -??stick-?? in a certain direction at highway speeds. Additional force is needed to correct the steering.

- Jackson, MS, USA

problem #18

Sep 062023

Civic

  • miles
UNKOWN - Power Steering is starting to go out. It gets stuck in certain positions and needs more force to make turns and to keep the car straight. It can cause overcorrection and can cause an accident. The manufacturer has not released a statement regarding the issue, but there is an ongoing lawsuit against the car brand. It has not. No warning lamps/messages have appeared on the dash.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #17

Sep 132023

Civic

  • miles
- My steering malfunctions. The steering becomes "notchy" which causes jerking motions rather than smooth turns. - Safety puts others at risk as steering becomes less than 100% accurate and smooth. - Brought it to dealer and they said they could not reproduce. Likely because the issue arises after driving for some time. - Dealer says they inspected and claims there is no issue. - No warnings, messages or other symptoms prior to steering malfunction.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #16

Sep 092023

Civic

  • miles
Steering wheel feels sticky when turning. More noticeable at faster/highway speeds particularly. Steering isn-??t impossible but it does feel harder than it normally did. Issue noticed for first time, today 9/8/2023. Roughly 10k miles in vehicle.

- Depew, NY, USA

problem #15

Sep 042023

Civic

  • miles
Steering wheel suddenly became stiff, gives resistance to regain control of wheel.. this happens when driving with computer aids on & off.. When driving straight with very minimal movement of the wheel the steering becomes locked in that position and will force car to drift out of lane. This problem occurred in highway and city travel.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #14

Aug 242023

Civic

  • miles
My brand new 2023 Honda Civic Touring with 3100 miles on it has begun developing a steering issue. When driving at speeds of 40MPH or higher, when my steering wheel is dead center, the force required to move it left or right has become noticeable that I really have to use force to get it to adjust. It's almost like it's locked or sticky. This is a frequent occurrence when trying to maintain lane centering or making small adjustments during small twists and turns on the roads. At first I thought my lane keep assist was malfunctioning, as the sensation of the system correcting for you is similar, but even when lane keep assist is off, this problem still occurs. Concerned about safety, maneuverability during unexpected situations... it's also really bothersome and distracting, you're constantly having to force the wheel to move to stay in lane. Will be taking it to dealer for an assessment, however this does not appear be an isolated issue and searching google yields very similar results to my experience. Should be investigated and remedied.

- Sheffield Lake, OH, USA

problem #13

Feb 172023

Civic

  • miles
I was doing 28 mph with both hands on the steering wheel and was about to start declining down a hill, so I lightly touch the brakes. The car left the roadway. The steering wheel never turned. I hit a pile of rocks which launched me into the air landing on a 500 pound boulder which totaled my vehicle. There was only 561 miles on the car and as a result my insurance tripled. I know suffer from PTSD because I no longer trust any vehicle! I also had a very sore neck for weeks following the landing. I reported to the insurance company which was Progressive that there is definitely a defect within the car. I even reported it to the regional office as well. Nobody seems to care! I am a good driver, and at the age of 51 I have not had any accidents. I have no doubt in my mind that the 2023, Honda Civic has a major defect and many lives are at risk!

- Marmet, WV, USA

problem #12

Jul 012023

Civic

  • miles
Took car to the dealer in June 2023 and complaint that Steering is 'sticky, ' making it difficult to make minor adjustments while driving. Each time any move is made with the steering wheel, it is like it has to 'break free' from being stuck. This happens almost all the time over 40-45 mph, regardless of the driving mode. Car is not driving smooth. Paid dealership for a balancing. Took car back to dealer in July 2023 and service diagnostics reported racked steering problem, and this part was on BACK ORDER. Apparently the issue has been reported several times with by other customer. Currently the dealership is waiting for the part. This is a potential safety issue. I have requested a loaner car to avoid operating my car constantly, but of cause there where no loner vehicles available.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #11

Aug 042023

Civic

  • miles
The steering system malfunctioned; It is available for inspection upon request After driving about 5 miles from work, I entered a freeway and accelerated to blend with the flow of traffic. Something was terribly wrong. The wheel became difficult to manage and would not steer properly. I increased my grip, I felt that I was losing control, constantly trying to reposition the car in the lane. I was not able to exit the freeway but got off the freeway when I found a side street that I knew. There were warning messages that I was going out of the lane. My safety or the safety of others was compromised. I never experienced anything like this. This is a new leased car and I have had it about 5 weeks.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #10

Jun 012023

Civic

  • miles
Steering wheel sticks. Started right after I get to 5k miles When I-??m driving straight if I turn the steering to right it sticks for a very short amount of time. But happens all the time either at lower speeds or high speed

- Gulf Shores, AL, USA

problem #9

May 082023

Civic

  • 2,700 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and exiting the highway, the steering wheel became firm. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle struck an unknown object, causing damages to the front and rear bumpers, and the front and rear passenger-??s side doors. There were no injuries sustained. The contact was able to pull into a parking and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The contact was unsure if the vehicle was diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 2,700.

- Richland, WA, USA

problem #8

Apr 242023

Civic

  • miles
2023 Honda Civic touring - driver side steering rack making a clunk and rattling noise when driving less than 10 miles an hour, steering wheel makes clicking noise. Sound reminds me of a very old rusty car that every screw needs to be replace. When driving at a steady 50-65 on highway steering wheel sticks causing driver to make forceful dangerous severe pulls to get out of stuck position. Today 4/24/23, I almost had an accident due to the sticky steering wheel. This is my second Honda Civic that suffers from this defect. Prior 2022 Honda Civic sport had to spend 1 month at the dealer and steering rack struts had to be replace. This is a very serious issue that needs to be evaluated to prevent any further incidents.

- Delray Beach, FL, USA

problem #7

Apr 062023

Civic

  • miles
Steering at speeds of 30 mph and higher seem to stick in position and is harder than normal to turn wheel

- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA

problem #6

Mar 132023

Civic

  • miles
The lane keeping assistant is glitchy. When driving with lane keeping assistant turned on if I pass a turning lane the car tends to want to veer of into the turning lane. The biggest problem is that it takes a really firm tug on the wheel to actually stay in the correct lane and has caused me to over correct a few times veering slightly into the opposite lane. This has happened multiple times.

- Haven, KS, USA

problem #5

Mar 212023

Civic

  • miles
The car wouldn-??t turn then it went past the lane into the wall at 60 all pass airbags deployed

- Orange City, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 212023

Civic

  • miles
Steering feels weird and has over corrected. Sometimes sticky and wandering. Car has 25 miles on it. Odd steering feedback. I am very concerned about the safety of a car I just paid 60K for.

- Centennial, CO, USA

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