2023 Honda Civic steering problems
191 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2023 Honda Civic — 76% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“steering feels sticky & i have to apply force just to keep the steering wheel centered when traveling at a high rate of speed as it feels as if the steering wheel is stuck causing me to over correct my steering. when driving through a curve, my steering wheel gets stuck and i can let go of the…”
filed May 16, 2026
“I bought a 2023 Honda Civic Sport from Carvana four months ago. Ever since I bought the car I have been experiencing sticky steering and rattling in the front of my car. It is constant, and even worse at high speeds. I had it diagnosed at Honda, and the Power Steering Rack needs replaced. As far as…”
filed Apr 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause…Campaign 24V744000 · Oct 3, 2024
- Steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe…Campaign 23V704000 · Oct 19, 2023
Steering problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 4 | 17% |
| 2025 Civic | 25 | 38% |
| 2024 Civic | 57 | 49% |
| 2022 Civic | 728 | 83% |
| 2021 Civic | 61 | 44% |
| 2020 Civic | 27 | 12% |
| 2019 Civic | 102 | 25% |
| 2018 Civic | 303 | 42% |
| 2017 Civic | 165 | 29% |
| 2016 Civic | 436 | 41% |
| 2015 Civic | 20 | 5% |
| 2014 Civic | 15 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.