Steering Problems of Honda Civic - part 1

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 23v704000 (steering); however, the failure occurred a year after the recall repair. While driving at approximately 45-70 mph, the steering wheel was sticking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by email. The failure mileage was approximately 84,300.

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The steering wheel feels like it’s catching when I drive high at speeds, above 55. It also clicks and you can hear it when you turn it both ways.

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The vehicle's steering system, specifically the steering rack, is malfunctioning. The steering wheel intermittently catches, becomes difficult to turn, and then suddenly releases. An authorized Honda dealership diagnosed an issue requiring replacement of the steering rack under warranty. The defective component remains installed in the vehicle and is currently available for inspection. The steering wheel unpredictably becomes resistant to turning and then suddenly releases, making it difficult to maintain consistent control of the vehicle. The vehicle also drifts to the left or right, requiring frequent steering corrections. These symptoms create a potential risk of losing steering control, particularly when turning, changing lanes, or driving at higher speeds. The unpredictable steering behavior could result in a collision and endanger me, my passengers, and other motorists. Yes. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Honda dealership for inspection. Although the service advisor initially stated that he could not feel anything abnormal during a test drive, the dealership subsequently diagnosed a steering rack issue and determined that the steering rack requires replacement under the manufacturer's warranty. Yes. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Honda dealership, and american Honda corporate customer service has been notified. Honda has discussed the possibility of a manufacturer buyback due to the safety-related defect, and I am awaiting assignment of a case manager. The vehicle was also previously inspected by repair facilities and progressive insurance following a minor collision. However, the steering rack was not replaced during those repairs, and the relationship between the collision and the current steering malfunction has not been established. The primary symptoms were intermittent steering resistance, catching or binding sensations, sudden release of steering resistance, vehicle drifting, and the need for frequent steering corrections.

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It was diagnosed by my mechanic as needing a new rack and pinion but my situation matches other safety reports made from what I've been reading about. The steering is very notchy, and jerky; especially, when I am steering to the left the wheel pulls and sticks. I have to jerk the wheel back a little bit to get it to go back to the 12:00 position. When I am driving on the highway I have to make little adjustments in order to keep the car where it's supposed to be, and although nothing has happened, thankfully, in terms of an accident, there have been a couple of moments where I really had to jerk the wheel in order to get it to stay in the lane and it was a really dangerous situation. The car has also been making horrible creaking noises that are similar to the other ones I have read about. No warning lights came on or have come on at all.

My car 2020 Honda Civic has an issue with the steering wheel. I have noticed in the past 6 months that the steering wheel has become increasingly stiff and gets stuck during turns. This is a concern of mine because at times it becomes difficult to keep in traffic lanes. The car has not been inspected by anyone.

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Sticky/notch feeling when going straight I over correct because of it stiffness of it it’s very dangerous.

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Steering wheel getting stuck at highway speeds when I make micro adjustments.

Sticky steering possibly caused by the issues stated in the recent recalls for Honda vehicles of my make and model. However looking up my VIN does not show me the active recall for my vehicle.

Description of incident and safety complaint 2004 Honda Civic airbag recall I am filing this complaint regarding a safety concern involving my daughter's 2004 Honda Civic and a recalled airbag. Weeks before the accident, we contacted Honda regarding the airbag recall affecting the vehicle. Despite our efforts to address this safety concern, we never received a follow-up call or instructions on when to bring the vehicle in to have the recalled airbag repaired. On Saturday, [xxx], my daughter was involved in a serious accident in mobile, alabama. According to her account, another driver swerved, causing her to leave the roadway and strike trees. The vehicles did not make contact with each other. During the crash, the airbag in her Honda Civic did not deploy, and my daughter sustained injuries. The vehicle was severely damaged and is believed to be a total loss. I am deeply concerned that we attempted to address the airbag recall before this accident but never received the follow-up needed to schedule the repair. I want this incident documented and investigated to determine whether the recalled airbag or any related defect contributed to the airbag's failure to deploy and whether the recall had any connection to my daughter's injuries. I am also requesting that the circumstances surrounding Honda's lack of follow-up regarding our attempt to arrange the recall repair be reviewed. My primary concern is my daughter's safety and ensuring that this incident receives appropriate attention so that other families are not placed at risk. I respectfully request that NHTSA review this incident and determine whether further investigation is warranted. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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After driving for 20 minutes or more and especially on hotter days my steering sticks. It is very noticeable when going in a straight line. It feels as if it gets stuck in a notch and I have to give it extra pressure to move the car which results in overcorrecting.

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The front tires on this vehicle have suffered premature wear and are already 50% worn out at only 11,000 miles. Certified tire technicians at town fair tire inspected the vehicle during my routine tire rotation. The technician confirmed this level of wear is highly abnormal for this mileage. There is a suspected steering alignment or front suspension defect from the factory causing the vehicle to drift and pull at highway speeds, creating a potential safety hazard and premature tire wear.

I am reporting a potentially serious steering safety problem with my 2018 Honda Civic, which currently has approximately 84,000 miles. While driving, the steering develops a sticking or notchy condition, particularly when making small steering corrections. The steering wheel resists movement and requires additional force to overcome the resistance. When sufficient force is applied, the steering can suddenly release and move. This makes smooth steering corrections difficult and creates a risk of overcorrection. I am particularly concerned about this behavior because it affects the driver's ability to make small, controlled steering corrections and therefore may affect safe control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Honda dealer for evaluation. Initially, in 2024 when the problem became noticeable the proposed repair to correct the steering problem was $ 3,827. 36, as of today (10-04-2026) the problem became worse and the proposed repair has a total cost of approximately $5,391. 10. I contacted american Honda regarding the problem. Honda agreed to provide partial goodwill assistance of approximately $2,003, leaving approximately $3,388 for me to pay. Incidentally, this is the amount that was supposed to pay in 2024. I accepted the partial assistance because I considered the steering condition a safety concern and did not want to delay the repair while continuing to dispute the cost. I am submitting this complaint because I believe NHTSA should have a record of this steering behavior on a 2018 Honda Civic and determine whether similar complaints exist involving this model and model year. The repair is currently being completed. I will retain the dealer's final repair order, diagnosis, parts information, and invoice in case additional information is required.

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Sticky steering most notable at highway speeds after 20-30 minutes of run time. Requires more force than necessary to make corrections to stay in lane causing over steering. Same occurs on long left hand turns where steering sticks then breaks free. In addition, steering wheel makes clicking/springy sound when turning wheel. VIN number not included in NHTSA campaign number 24v744000 but experience symptoms of documented manufacturing defects.

The vehicle is experiencing a severe and dangerous “sticky” and “notchy” steering sensation specifically at highway speeds (above 40-50mph). While traveling in a straight line, the steering wheel momentarily binds or catches. To make minor lane adjustment, I must apply sudden force to “break” the wheel free from this sticky spot. This causes the car to abruptly jerk or overcorrect creating an immediate crash hazard. This issue matches the exact mechanical failure described in NHTSA campaign 24v-744 for newer Honda vehicles (faulty eps gearbox manufacturing causing high friction). Although my 2017 Civic is experiencing the identical defect and is currently unsafe to drive, Honda states my specific VIN is not covered under an active recall. The mileage is 99,180 miles.

When driving at highway speeds/long distances, steering occasionally gets stiffer to the point where it will stick and require more force to free. This leads to overcorrections and constant adjustments for the duration of the drive, as well as difficulty staying in a lane. Issue can usually only be replicated when driving longer distances on the highway, especially when driving on a straight road.

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Sticking steering wheel.

Sticky steering has returned after the safety recall repair. The steering intermittently sticks and requires extra effort to turn, mostly at highway speeds after driving for a while. No warning lights or messages come on. This is the same defect covered by safety recall 24v744 (Honda bulletin 24-119), and the recall repair (worm gear spring kit and grease) was performed at a Honda dealer in July 2025. The symptom has since come back. The vehicle was taken back to the same Honda dealer. The technician test drove it and could not duplicate the condition, found no codes, and found the wiring to the eps motor ok. The dealer still recommended replacing the complete eps steering gearbox under Honda service bulletin 23-037, which describes this exact condition (steering effort complaint at moderate/highway speeds with no warning light or stored code). The dealer says there is no warranty coverage and quoted about $2,275 plus tax. A goodwill request has been sent to american Honda and a case was opened with Honda customer service; no decision yet. Safety risk: the car is driven daily by a young driver, and a sudden increase in steering effort at highway speed could cause a lane departure or overcorrection. The recall remedy does not appear to have fixed the defect on this vehicle. The steering gearbox is still installed and available for inspection.

My 2022 Honda Civic sport is affected by NHTSA safety recall 24v-744 (Honda campaign sjs) for the steering gear. On sxxx, an authorized dealership (Honda city chicago) officially diagnosed my vehicle with an "internal failure causing a knocking type of sound" within the steering rack assembly, indicating it requires a complete replacement estimated at $4,680. 27. Despite having an open recall for this exact steering gear defect, Honda corporate (case manager [xxx], case #xxx) formally denied covering the repair, falsely claiming that the problem is not covered and that the vehicle is out of warranty. The vehicle experiences a permanent knocking noise when turning the steering wheel from a stop. This defect has caused severe, uneven, and premature wear on all 4 tires (walmart purchase less than a year old), completely destroying them and making the vehicle lose alignment immediately after service. Honda is refusing to perform the mandatory safety recall repair. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

When driving, especially at highway speeds where only minor tracking adjustments are needed, the steering wheel can feel like it is momentarily sticking or catching. Having to exert sudden, extra physical effort to "break" the wheel free from this sticky point. This often leads to momentary overcorrection, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

This car had a previous safety recall for steering components "sticking", creating an unsafe driving situation. The recall was performed, however the problem still persists and the steering is still unsafe, sticking, and jerks left to right. This possesses an actual risk of motor vehicular crash, injury, or death. Regardless of how careful of a driver you are, the steering will veer unexpectedly.

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On September 17, 2026 at approximately 8:00 a. M. I was driving my 2021 Honda Civic lx with my children in the vehicle when multiple warning lights and system malfunction messages suddenly appeared on the dash board. The vehicle appeared to experience an electrical malfunction/ reset while still driving and I suddenly lost normal power- steering assistance. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn and control while the vehicle was moving. I was able to call for assistance and when jumper cables were hooked on to battery underneath the vehicles hood the vehicle engine was able to restart, then was able to get the vehicle home without a collision or injury. The sudden loss of steering assistance created a serious safety risk to me, my children and others on the road. I photographed multiple warnings displayed on the dash panel, including electric parking break problem and collision mitigation system problem. This vehicle has a documented history of electrical/ mechanical concerns and prior repairs, including battery and alternator replacement. The exact cause of this most recent failure is currently unknown. American Honda motor CO. Has also opened a case #16640343 regarding this incident. I am reporting this to NHTSA due to the sudden loss of power- steering assistance occured while the vehicle was actively being driven and could have resulted in a collision.

The wheel becomes sticky/ jerky when driving at speeds over 40 mph and causes overcorrecting. It is worse around bends and makes holding the wheel straight difficult. The stickness is consistently present when on the highways making it incredibly dangerous to drive at these higher speeds as I am constantly having to overcorrect the wheel. The dealer and an independent service center have both said they have been able to reproduce the sticky steering and that it is the steering rack. There is not any warning on my dashboard to indicate this part is failing which is also problematic as I should be made aware before my steering wheel completely freezes when driving at high speeds.

Car steering gets stuck/jerks and cannot stay straight, wheels jerk aggressively from left to right in speeds up to 50 on the highway during rain.

On 9/9/2026 and one other occasion within the past few months, the vehicle was started normally using the keyless ignition. The driver then disengaged the parking brake and shifted into reverse. The vehicle began backing out a driveway when it was discovered that the steering remained locked despite the vehicle being in motion. The steering wheel could not be turned, indicating that the steering column lock mechanism failed to release after startup. It is believed that one or more dashboard indicators may have illuminated but no details are available. The driver immediately stopped the vehicle, shifted to park, and powered the vehicle off. After restarting, the steering lock disengaged normally and the vehicle operated as expected.

The steering wheel became sticky sometimes and hard to control and the steering wheel sometimes notches while driving on straight road at 60 mph make it hard to keep the car straight sometimes. The steering sometimes feel difficult to turn.

Mostly during warm weather and driving over 45mph the steering gets sticky. When attempting to use a little pressure to make a slight correction to keep the care centered in the lane the steering "jumps" and over steers requiring to re-correct to stay centered in the lane. I'm having to keep correcting the steering which causes me difficulty and concerned about the safety especially driving on the highway.

1. Steering gearbox assembly failed. 2. Steering veers in lanes without assistance from driver and driver has to control vehicle with force to stay in center lane and release sticky steering. 3. Problem was reproduced and confirmed by two different independent napa certified service centers. 4. By manufacturer Honda dealer 5. No warning lights as the gearbox is mechanical, no warning lights prior or current to notify driver. Driver can only feel the sticky wheel symptoms while driving. At 74,000 miles on a 2019 Honda Civic sport sedan. Symptoms occurred driving at high speeds on highway. High safety risk to others and driver. I am filing a complaint due to excessive research on the symptoms of my steering gearbox. I have found that the 2022 and up models have the same symptoms as my 2019 is experiencing with sticky wheel. There needs to be a recall as it is negligent for Honda to not make sure people are safe when driving their cars. Steering is the main and most important component of a car and for Honda to not recognize this issue has been throughout their cars from 2017 due to a manufacturing flaw in the gearbox design. Consumers are paying 4-6000k to replace the gearbox assembly that Honda should have ultimately covered on 2017 models and up. Due to the high price out of pocket consumers are risking lives not getting it fixed because it is not affordable or recalled. Recall should be issued for 2017 Civics and above not just 2022 and above. Please advise.

When the Honda Civic has been driven long enough for the steering to get warm, at highway speeds, the steering wheel will stick in position instead of centering itself. Manual adjustment has to be done to straighten the car.

My steering wheel is locking up while driving at highway type speed. My car is shaking at highway speed as well. There has been recalls on these type of cars and Honda has them posted common issue part number is 53640-t22-305. I don't have an issue with the seat. My car is shaking randomly and no one knows why. I tryed tired and rims. Well its a common issue with these cars.

After contact the Honda corporation of this problem, they suggested that I file a complaint with your organization. I have reported a problem to Honda concerning the steering on my 2017 Honda Civic lx. The steering wheel is having a sticky, notchy effect when I am above 4o miles per hour. I am on the PA turnpike atleast once a week and really notice the problem then. What happens is that the car will slightly drift to one side and when I go to correct it, it is not a smooth transition, the steering has a sticky notchy effect which when I do correct the steering to be in the center, even the passager can feel this effect. I did take it to our Honda dealer where we purchased the car new and they said they did a computer diagnostic test and found nothing and could not take the car out for a certain amount of time to experience what I have been experiencing. We recently had all new tires and a four wheel alignment done on the car, but it is still doing the same thing. Honda corp stated that their is a recall for this problem with 2017 Honda Civic, but that my VIN number does not fall in that category. This is a safety issue and I feel that Honda should take responsibility in the matter since it is already a problem with other 2017 Honda's. Does someone have to get seriously hurt or killed before they look at this problem. I hope that someone is able to help with this situation as soon as possible. If you need addtional information, my number is [xxx]. Hope to hear from you in a proper time matter. This is the only car we have and the situation is a little nerve racking. Thank you, [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Steering rack malfunction which is a major safety issue. It was said to be only in 2022-2025 Civics but it is very clear this is happening in the 2020s as well.

Sticky steerinng on highway feels tight and difficult to make small adjustments car then over corrects has been happening for a while several years.

I bought the vehicle. Everything was cool and I have this issue with the steering that is on recall. I contacted the Honda dealer. They said that I have to contact canada because it was manufactured in canada and give me a runaround. My VIN number shows no recalls but the year make a model is on recall in both us and canada having an issue because the car is in our title vehicle which is reconstructed but everything I guess that was done to the vehicle without my knowledge before everything has been bought at the Honda dealer where I don’t know.

The vehicle is experiencing an ongoing issue with the steering box. There appears to be a problem with the steering mechanism where a magnet gets stuck while driving, causing the steering to bind and requiring constant left-and-right steering input to keep the vehicle properly aligned. The issue is especially noticeable and concerning at highway speeds, where the steering becomes difficult to control and requires frequent corrections. This appears to be the same recurring steering problem and should be thoroughly inspected and repaired for safety. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the steering issue causes the vehicle to require constant left-and-right corrections while driving. The problem is especially severe at highway speeds, when the steering can bind or feel as though it is getting stuck, making it difficult to maintain consistent control and stay safely within the lane. This creates a serious risk of losing control, drifting into another lane, or being unable to react quickly to traffic or road conditions, potentially putting myself, passengers, and other drivers at risk.

1. Component failed & inspection availability:the electronic power steering (eps) gearbox and rack assembly malfunctioned and failed. The component is currently installed on the vehicle and is fully available for inspection upon request. 2. Safety risks:the steering wheel physically binds, catches, and sticks when traveling at highway speeds (between 45–70 mph). Controlling the vehicle requires increased steering effort to break through the physical stickiness, causing the vehicle to suddenly jerk. This poses an immediate crash hazard as it makes maintaining a straight line or making minor lane corrections incredibly dangerous for myself and other drivers on the road. 3. Dealer/independent confirmation:the vehicle was previously taken to an authorized Honda dealership for NHTSA campaign 24v-744. The dealership performed a temporary grease/spring intervention and marked the recall as "completed" or removed on my VIN. The mechanical failure has now returned and worsened at 76,000 miles. A secondary local dealership has verbally confirmed the steering rack requires full replacement but is refusing to formally diagnose or inspect the failed safety component without an out-of-pocket $210 diagnostic fee. 4. Entity inspection:the component was previously inspected and serviced only by an authorized Honda dealership during the initial recall rollout. It has not been inspected by police or insurance. 5. Warning lamps & prior symptoms:there are currently intermittent "steering system problem" and "lane keeping assist / adas failure" warning messages appearing on the dashboard. The primary symptom is a distinct "sticky" or "notchy" resistance when turning the wheel. These symptoms first appeared gradually over the last several thousand miles following the failure of the initial dealership recall remedy.

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