2022 Honda Civic Complaint Log

When driving at highway speeds steering sticks , and you have to forcefully move it out of place.

My car has been having sticky steering issue which is know tobthe dealership. When i first experienced it i was rold everything is working as normal at at that time it was as bad now after my warranty has expired it has worsen and very noticeable everytime i drive. Especially at high speed at curves my steering wheel get stuck and makes it very difficult to make adjustment. My warranty is expired and this is not something that happened to my car only, there are many many other driver in a same position. Honda knew about this issue and it should recall and fix this free of charge.

At highway speeds the steering feels sticky and you have to exert unnatural force to get the steering to correct. The feeling is that the steering rack is stuck in position and has to be forced free. Happens during small corrections only.

Anytime I am driving on the highway at normal highway speeds, the steering seems sticky. Sometimes I have to correct the wheel after curves. I notice it the most at 55mph+ during curves in the highway. It does not turn well or take turns well. I took it to the Honda dealership and they told me it was not part of the recalled serial numbers

DCH Honda of nanuet 10 route 304, ny 10954 The dealership provided no photos of remedy to indicate any problems with car. They also drove 3 miles after I told them you have to drive it for a min of 25 mins at least. Also they fabricated what I said was my complaint which was steering wheel feels heavy. I said steering wheel feels sticky and I have to apply a little bit of pressure to make adjustments on road in which I end up over steering.

10/19/2023 NHTSA recall 23V-704, Manufacturer recall YFW 10/28/2023--I rented a 2022 Honda Civic from National at airport. Leaving the airport initially I didn't notice an issue. But after traveling several miles at highway speeds, on changing lanes or making minor adjustments in direction, I noticed the steering wheel felt like it would stick, then release allowing the car to change direction, stick, then release allowing the car to change direction. This happened with each adjustment of the steering wheel. This did not occur driving at slower speeds. 11/2/2023--I had driven west from Miami Beach on Tamiami US Highway 41 and had entered Cypress National Preserve. I had reached about the midpoint between Miami Beach and Naples, missed the left turn to highway 94. Realizing I had missed my turn, I was driving about 45 mph looking for somewhere I could safely turnaround. I saw a road off to the left, slowed to make a left hand turn. While continuing to brake, I started to make the left hand turn. About 30-45 degrees into the turn, the car stopped responding to my turning the steering wheel. LOST STEERING. Car was headed for the ditch and guard rail. I continued to turn the steering wheel left but it had no effect. I continued to brake and slowed the car as I went through the ditch before hitting the guard rail. I did not hit the steering column, my passenger did not hit the windshield. The airbags did not open. My phone automatically called 911. A couple from Tennessee stopped to help us. This happened at dusk and it quickly became very dark. They stayed with us over 2 hours until National's tow truck arrived and then they drove us back to our hotel, 50+ miles each direction out of their way. The tow truck could only take one of us and we could not get Uber or Lyft to go that far out of Miami. No warning lights or messages prior. As of 12/31/2023 NHTSA website indicates this recall still incomplete.

There has always been intermittent noise related to steering, like a part needing oil, without a steering problem until now. Now, steering is sticking for sure. Entire family noticed it separately after driving. I googled, and immediately found your investigation site. Affects me staying in my lane.

My steering wheel is sticking consistently. When driving I am unable to make minor, gentle course corrections because the wheel gets "stuck" and I have to use more force than normal to get it to move which then causes the car to jerk to the side slightly when it does release. While it is not a large amount of force needed, nor does the car veer wildly around the road it is significant enough that it is causing issues with driving. It requires enough extra force that my arms are physically becoming tired from correcting, and it seems to be increasing in severity. When I first noticed the issue it was sporadic and mild. It has now become constant and impedes driving. I am unable to drive straight without my car jerking back and forth every few seconds. It happens at all speeds, and both when lane keeping assist is on and off. Further, my lane keeping assist feature is now not functioning at all even in perfect conditions.

Have 30k on 2022 Civic and steering is sticking making for an uncomfortable driving experience. Steering sticks and forces me to apply pressure to adjust making for an overcorrection and is a safety issue.

The steering wheel has been sticking when turning left and right, resulting in a not smooth turn. The steering wheel also sticks when making minor adjustments to direction while driving straight. Most noticeable at highway speeds of 65+mph This has happened every time I've driven the car for the past few months. I took it to Honda this week, 2/19/24 and they stated they could not replicate it, but one tech/service advisor did note that they did feel some stiffness Honda states they recalibrated the steering wheel

Steering is sticking when driving straight causing overcorrection.

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became sticky. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to return to the center upon slight movement of the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was forced to manually re-adjust the steering wheel to prevent a potential accident. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V704000 (Steering) however, the contact was later informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the dealer confirmed that the steering rack was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 46,600.

A few weeks ago around 18k miles I noticed my steering wheel kind of sticking in place and taking a lot of effort to move, then it suddenly breaks loose and I over turn the steering wheel causing me to correct myself back into my lane, and sometimes it even gets stuck when I try to correct it. This now happens when I drive the car for more than 30 minutes or so, mostly on the freeway. I am scared to drive my car. Also now have uneven wear on the inside of a single tire.

Steering becomes “sticky” after driving 15 minutes. It is mostly noticeable at highway speeds. It requires extra effort to make small corrections but then releases and causes over correction. It has not been inspected but after doing research it appears to be a common problem.

On [XXX] I had my wife take our 2022 HONDA CIVIC TOURING to COGGIN HONDA of ORLANDO for Maintenance Minder A,1services and to have them check as to why the car is making a funny sound when turning the steering wheel. Via text message, she informed me that they told her that the steering rack needed to be replaced and that it would cost $2245 with all the other services needed for the vehicle. I declined to have it fixed at that moment. October 19, 2023, I received an alert via HONDA LINK and saw there was a recall on the steering rack. On [XXX] I took the car back to COGGIN HONDA hoping they would now repair as it is now evident that the steering rack malfunction is not my fault and has an active safety recall. According to the technician, once he took pics of the part, he claimed it passed the inspection. That didn’t make sense to me. My HONDA LINK app still shows that the recall is active and I deserve the remedy owed to me and hope that the lack there of hasn’t caused further damage to my automobile. Also, I was told that the vehicle warranty had expired but the documentation attached clearly states that it is in effect until [XXX]. Please notice that they state that there are no active recalls on the vehicle. So now I am filing this complaint to have this safety issue resolved and to receive my remedy. Please see attached files. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The steering on my 2022 Honda Civic EX started to feel “sticky” while just off center at highway speeds starting at about 11.7k miles. I’ve noticed it starts around low 40s MPH and usually continues to mid 50s MPH. It makes a kind of clicking feeling when I first start to turn the steering wheel for minor steering adjustments.

The inside hatch panel leaks water through it. It is available for inspection if requested. The problem has not been reproduced by dealership or independent service center.

Have sticky issue . My vin was due for a recall took it in . Like always "couldn't replicate the issue" so no fix was provided . Vehicle was not fixed just cleared from recall. All dealers are going to say that just clear it and say there's no issue . Something else needs to be done . They said my tint was causing the issue but I had the issue was before tint was applied . Has completely nothing to do . No rental was given . Waste of my time and money . My steering has completely lost steering twice already intermediate then comes back .

The steering wheel feels like it’s sticks. It’s very hard to drive on the road jerk from side to side because of how hard it is to manage the wheel while driving because of how stuck it feels.

Steering wheel is sticky. It usually happens when I’m driving on the highway at high speeds. I have taken the car to the dealer ship and they concluded that there was nothing wrong with it.

Steering is sticky when driving above 40 mph. Mainly on the highway. The steering wheel sometimes becomes stuck when driving through a curve and doesn't go back to the same position. I think this can be very dangerous. Scheduled to take it to the dealership.

The steering is slightly sticky and makes some noises at times. It doesn’t return to place normally and will stay in place where it was last turned to.

2022 Honda Civic. When driving on highway or residential roads even the steering sticks and locks up. Having to put alot of effort into correcting causing an over correction and possible accident. Called Honda and had it towed to the shop. ITS NOT SAFE. This has happened on many occasions, it just gets worse with time. Happened not just 10/18.

I brought my 2022 Honda civic touring model to dealer for a defective steering wheel issue and they said everything was ok. There is a recall on car as well. I drive 100 miles a few times a week and I personally feel the sticky steering wheel which causes me to over steer, and I don’t feel safe driving vehicle.

I have a 2022 Civic that I bought almost 2 years ago & I have about 24k miles on it. But recently, I have had a super stiff wheel/audible feedback when steering. It first started about a week or so ago but I've been noticing it a lot more the more I drive. It used to be only at speeds above 50-60 but now it's above 20. Weirdly enough it would only be hard/stiff when steering to the left but now it's both ways. I don't drive it in the "Sport" mode, nor do I have it in lane keep assist. It's incredibly annoying and could be potentially dangerous since it won't correct itself, even my arm gets a little workout just driving it normally. My apartments have a speed bump that's kind of taller than normal, but other than that, I haven't been in a wreck or anything dramatic. I assume it has to be the steering rack & column.

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to maneuver the steering wheel, the contact stated that the steering wheel seemed stuck, and was hesitant to move in either direction. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the steering failure was causing premature wear on the tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the EPS steering rack needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V704000 (Steering). Still, it had only been scheduled for the remedy because the contact wanted to seek assistance with the additional repairs for the steering. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.

when driving, especially 45+ mph, micro steering (0-> 1degree or 0 -> 359 degree) when straight (making micro adjustments) has too much resistance and requires more force -I feel like I’m fighting the steering wheel. I’ve brought it to a certified Honda dealer, and the technician told me he couldn’t duplicate the problem. No warning lamps either. I just have to hold the steering wheel tighter & put more force when making micro adjustments to keep car straight. This presents an issue, as I was on the highway going around a curb, and steering got so sticky I had to put more force than usual to take my car out of the turn. A collision could have happened.

My 2022 Honda Civic is having steering issues/problems. The vehicle will have steering issues after 10-15 minutes of driving. It’s very noticeably while driving on the freeway between 30-70 mph. It feels like the steering wheel will lock, i will need to over correct the steering wheel to “unlock” that “locked” steering feel. I have also noticed “clicking” sounds will come from underneath the vehicle will trying the steering wheel. I have taken my vehicle to a Honda Dealership, they inspected the vehicle, and said no recalls have been issued for my vehicle yet. I feel this is a huge safety problem, and hoping this report will help me resolve the issue.

The steering has started getting sticky at highway speeds, which probably started when I had about 14,000 miles on the car. It does reduce my control of the car slightly. I have not brought it to a dealership yet to have it looked at, and there were no warning lamps or messages.

The rack and pinion which is power steering main components, has been inspected by Honda dealer and confirmed no warning light. while driving car steering wheel jerks to left side and seems to have a dead spot when trying to correct making it difficult to drive especially at 55 mph and on curves

When traveling on the highway, the cruise control system will cut out on random intervals, and not be available to turn back on unless you stop the vehicle, turn it off, and then turn it back on again. This poses an electrical system risk, and may encourage drivers to pull over on the side of the highway to restart their vehicle to regain access to cruise control. There are already many Reddit and online forums about this issue I have linked below. There is also a service bulletin issued out for this issue, so Honda is aware that vehicles are affected, but this doesn’t actually fix the issue, since my car has already been in for service regarding this issue. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Steering is binding at highway speeds. I am unable to keep the vehicle in between one lane steadily because every time I make small corrections the steering wheel sticks and causes an over correction which is extremely dangerous. The problem has been inspected and diagnosed by a Honda dealership. I have been told I need a new steering rack and pinion. Upon researching this issue I have found thousands of other 2022 Honda Civic Sedan owners having the same issue with their vehicles, including another individual at the Honda dealership the same exact day I went to address my problem. This is a safety concern and it needs to be addressed and recalled for the safety of all those involved with this year, make, and model car. There were previous recalls with 2023 and 2024 civics due to similar issues with the steering rack and pinion. The 2022 also needs to be considered as it is very dangerous and can lead to bigger issues as the severity of my steering problem has increased as my mileage has gone up. Every single time I drive over 30 miles per Hour my steering wheel begins binding.

Power steering is sticky

On this 2022 Honda Civic Sport the steering will become “sticky” or “stiff” at highway speeds after driving the vehicle for 15-20 minutes. It will become very difficult to make small steering corrections, with more effort needed to turn the steering wheel, resulting in almost over corrections.

When driving at mainly 35MHP+ the steering has a “catch” to it. They refer to this as “sticky steering”. Took the car into the Honda dealership and they confirmed the issue. Parts are on back order with no ETA available. This problem has been ongoing for months now and still nothing is being done about it.

The steering wheel sticks and causes overcorrection due to excessive force needed to steer vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by the dealership and repaired, but the after about 20,000 miles the problem is happening again. It is at its worst in a curve when trying to stay in the proper lane of travel.

The steering wheel is shifting from side to side while driving and it will get stuck at times and make you over correct. It is a safety hazard because you have to pull the steering wheel the opposite way to get it unstuck. I have not taken it to the dealer yet. There were no warnings. I began to notice right after hitting 32000 miles.

When driving at 70-75MPH my steering wheel will feel sticky or stuck while turning to the left between 10-12 O’clock . Feels as if the lane mitigation is wanting to correct my steering all while the lane assist is off. Any minor corrections while steering wheel is sticky results in major corrections and forces me to swerve. Afraid of electric steering failing at high speed and causing a severe accident.

UNKNOWN. I didn’t have a accident but it can happen if the car stay like this. Every time im going to the right or left it’s like the steering wheel stay stuck and I have to pull it strong. The car only have almost 6,000 miles I have it for more than a year its really bad that is doing this it is almost brand new.

Steering is uneven and unpredictable, sticky. I suspect this is from the gearbox issue identified by others. Steering wheel feels firm when turning slightly then quickly releases, causing the car to over steer. This is most noticeable when at highway speed, typically 70 mph on my work commute. This has been getting worse. First noticed at about 20,000 miles, around a year ago. Car now has 35,800 miles.

When driving, I feel like I have to fight the wheel to steer. It feels "sticky" and must constantly be corrected, particularly when driving on a straight road at interstate speeds. This has been confirmed by a dealer. I originally took it to the dealer because it began squeaking when hitting uneven spots in the road. This has been reproduced by the mechanics. The steering problem began shortly afterwards. I also took it in for the steering rack recall, but they did not replace it. They have replaced a strut and lubed the car, which helped temporarily, but the problems began again soon afterwards. The squeakiness began in late September followed by the steering problems around December or January. The steering seems worse when the weather is cold.

Sticky steering wheel at 40mph up , car only has 20,000 miles. Streering was smooth until it started to get stuck (sticky) making it hard to control on high speeds.

While driving on the highway at highway speeds the steering wheel seems to stick when trying to make minor adjustments. You then have to apply more force to unstick the steering wheel and then that causes the vehicle to jerk due to having to apply more force to move the steering wheel.

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel was sticking, slipping, and moving from left to right. Additionally, the steering was loose after switching to a higher fuel grade. The B1 code was illuminated and displayed indicating the oil and filter needed to be changed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

I reported the issue of steering being tight and sticking less than a year ago which opened and investigation from NHTSA. I had my ps rack replaced under extended warranty and hoped issue was resolved yet less than a year later the same exact issue is present. Steering is sticking, tight, notchy, and stays stuck at speeds above 50-80mph primarily to the left side steering. I took car back to dealership that replaced and was diagnosed with yet again a bad PS rack gear box and my extended warranty must cover it again.

The steering feels very stiff. When going to up to highway speed, it feels as if it's slightly drifting either left or right in the lane I'm in. It's not centering and I have to make minor adjustments to keep it in the lane. It creates a very rugged driving experience as well as a dangerous situation. No warning signs or any of the sort appeared on the screen. The vehicle was no inspected by the dealership yet. I plan on taking it there in a few weeks.

The steering in my care has become "sticky" especially when you're driving over 45MPH. When you want to turn it slightly, you can't and you end up pulling and jerking the car left/right. Driving like this in the rain extremely scary and I'm concerned about overcorrecting and crashing my car going at high speeds. The steering is not smooth and just feels stuck all the time. I had to turn off lane departure because that makes it worse and I also can't use the steering assist feature since it just jerks the care left/right.

On September 17, 2023, while traveling at 65 mph on the highway, my car's steering suddenly pulled, resulting in a blown front passenger tire. The impact forced the car into construction barriers, damaging the passenger side mirror. Due to construction constraints, finding a safe spot to pull over was challenging, so I drove a short distance to assess the damage. Upon inspection, the tire was shredded, the rim damaged, and the passenger mirror torn off, with additional harm to the paint and body. AAA installed the spare tire. This incident wasn't isolated; recurring issues with the steering, including a September 22, 2022 incident where the car unexpectedly veered into a curb, had been ongoing since leasing the car on September 20, 2022. After the recent highway incident, concerns heightened when the spare tire blew out while awaiting a new tire and rim from the Honda dealership. The car was towed to the dealership, revealing extensive work needed on the steering rack and other components. Despite the car having only 11K miles, the dealership estimated approximately $8K for repairs. Investigating further, I discovered a recent recall, including my VIN. However, the dealership was unaware of the recall, and their attempt to address the issue did not align with its specifics. They stated that despite my VIN being included, my steering column is not covered under the recall. This lack of awareness, coupled with over 440 similar incidents reported for 2022 Honda Civic Sports Sedans, raises concerns about the manufacturer's understanding of the problem's magnitude. There is a defect with my car. Honda included it in the recall, should further investigate, assume responsibility and correct as part of the recall or manufacturer's warranty. Despite the ordeal, I am grateful for regaining control on the highway and safely maneuvering off the road without harm to myself or other vehicles.

After engine has warmed up, at around 40mph or faster, when the car is going straight and a slight adjustment needs to be made to the steering to bring the car back into line, there is a sticky click as the steering wheel turns about half a cm. It is a feeling in the steering that is not like the smooth, slight movement that should be felt. This can also be felt on slight curves as you make an adjustment in steering. The wheel sticks a bit and then seems to jump instead of just gliding the half cm turn it needs to make. I began feeling this about 3,000 miles ago, and my car currently is at 26,000 miles.

2022 Civic Sport with 28k miles but problem started just around 18k. While driving the steering wheel sticks and extra force is needed to change directions. When driving straight and it gets sticky i have to turn to the 11 or 1 position to get it unstuck constantly. Its worse on hard curves, correcting the wheel is very dangerous and i have been scared a few times im going to overcorrect and hit the rail. Dealership cleared me of the steering rack recall and when i asked "why is my wheel getting stuck then" the response was " you're lowered and have oversized wheels that could be it". My springs only drop 1.4" and wheels are 18x8.5 +30 offset so they do poke out a bit but this problem started about 2 months before my new wheels were put on.