Two problems related to steering gear box sector shaft have been reported for the 2001 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2001 Civic.
While driving and making a left turn the steering column locked up. Consumer applied the brakes, was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Then, consumer turned off the vehicle, but was unable to start it. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the shaft inside of the steering column.
While driving and making a left turn steering wheel locked up. Consumer applied the brakes, and tried to unlock it. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer turned off the vehicle and restarted it. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the shaft inside of the steering column.