2018 Honda Civic steering problems
311 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2018 Honda Civic — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving and making turns on several occasions, the vehicle overcorrected. The contact stated that the steering wheel needed to be yanked while turning to steer the vehicle correctly and avoid driving off the road. The vehicle was…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“I own a 2018 Honda Civic Sedan LX and am experiencing a steering problem where the steering wheel feels sticky and notchy instead of turning smoothly. The problem affects the steering and creates a potential safety concern because it can make the vehicle more difficult to steer smoothly and…”
filed Sep 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering…Campaign 18V663000 · Sep 27, 2018
Steering problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 6 | 21% |
| 2025 Civic | 27 | 39% |
| 2024 Civic | 60 | 49% |
| 2023 Civic | 191 | 75% |
| 2022 Civic | 731 | 83% |
| 2021 Civic | 64 | 44% |
| 2020 Civic | 28 | 13% |
| 2019 Civic | 109 | 25% |
| 2017 Civic | 170 | 29% |
| 2016 Civic | 444 | 41% |
| 2015 Civic | 21 | 6% |
| 2014 Civic | 15 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.