2016 Honda Civic steering problems
436 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Honda Civic — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2016 Honda Civic seems to have a 'sticky steering' issue. It is most noticeable when trying to stay straight in a lane, like when trying to make minor adjustments left or right, it would feel like the steering wheel will stick, causing it to jerk more in the direction I’m trying to steer, which…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“While driving at highway speeds (55–70 mph), the electronic power steering (EPS) physically binds and sticks when held in a straight line. Making minor lane corrections requires a sudden, deliberate application of extra physical force to 'break' the wheel free from the center position. This causes…”
filed Aug 2, 2026
“Steering wheel sticks and is jerky. Requires constant adjustments to drive straight, especially at highway speeds. Seems like grease is no longer effective and pinion gear sticks in spots. Very dangerous in my opinion. Unsafe. Honda should offer to service this by simply injecting new OEM grease.”
filed Jul 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 4 | 17% |
| 2025 Civic | 25 | 38% |
| 2024 Civic | 57 | 49% |
| 2023 Civic | 191 | 76% |
| 2022 Civic | 728 | 83% |
| 2021 Civic | 61 | 44% |
| 2020 Civic | 27 | 12% |
| 2019 Civic | 102 | 25% |
| 2018 Civic | 303 | 42% |
| 2017 Civic | 165 | 29% |
| 2015 Civic | 20 | 5% |
| 2014 Civic | 15 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.