2021 Honda Civic lane departure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the lane departure on the 2021 Honda Civic — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Steering Gearbox, Electronic Power Steering failed. The steering was resistant and sticks on the highway, causing jerking and overcorrection to control the vehicle. This was with both manual driving and Lane Assist. Took the vehicle to the local Honda dealership, they confirmed the problem, and…”
filed Apr 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Lane Keep Steering Assist failed to function as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two…”
filed Feb 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Lane Departure problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 Civic | 8 | 12% |
| 2024 Civic | 10 | 9% |
| 2023 Civic | 18 | 7% |
| 2022 Civic | 66 | 8% |
| 2020 Civic | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Civic | 15 | 4% |
| 2018 Civic | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Civic | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 Civic | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 Civic | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Civic | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.