I purchased my 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport in November of 2021. I currently have 7,000 miles on my vehicle. 2 months ago, I noticed a slight sticky feeling with my steering wheel. This almost feels like I am in a constant rut and having to make slight but hard pulls at the steering wheel to make any small adjustment. This …
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I purchased my 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport in November of 2021. I currently have 7,000 miles on my vehicle. 2 months ago, I noticed a slight sticky feeling with my steering wheel. This almost feels like I am in a constant rut and having to make slight but hard pulls at the steering wheel to make any small adjustment. This occurs when I am going roughly 40 miles per hour or higher. At first, it felt like my LKA was on but when I saw that it wasn’t it brought concern. I had a moment a couple of weeks ago where my steering wheel almost ran my husband and I into the right lane. I am worried since there have been multiple reports of others having this same issue and it got worse. I also had a moment on December 31st, 2022 where my car was put into adaptive cruise control around 70 mph and was shut off suddenly. I was not given the option to reengage the cruise control until after my car was turned off and on again. My car is currently at the dealership for these issues as we speak and my technician has said they don’t feel what I am talking about. This has made me feel unsafe to drive my vehicle and hope this complaint can join the others and help Honda send out a recall for this issue. 169 complaints about that same thing on here is a big deal. So is the thousands of Reddit threads I have found stating this same problem. Please Honda, do better and call this in or unfortunately you will be met with a lot of lawsuits I am afraid.
NHTSA ODI #11507066
Mileage unknown · Feb 12, 2023
Steering
Steering has become jerky/sticky. It no longer feels safe to drive, and most of my time on the road is focused on staying in my lane without jerking the car left or right. Please help us fix this. I know I'm not the only one.
NHTSA ODI #11506874
Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2023
Forward Collision AvoidanceSteering
The Steering feels very sticky after 17k miles and it’s getting worse, it occurs typically during highway speeds, also the lane assist feature is affected greatly by this as it does not work due to the steering having this “sticky” feel to it. moderate to overcorrection of the steering wheel is required while operating the veh…
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The Steering feels very sticky after 17k miles and it’s getting worse, it occurs typically during highway speeds, also the lane assist feature is affected greatly by this as it does not work due to the steering having this “sticky” feel to it. moderate to overcorrection of the steering wheel is required while operating the vehicle, this has caused constant swaying putting not only myself at risk but others especially while commuting daily. I feel as though my safety is at dire risk. Dealerships are no help as they say nothing can be done unless a code is popping up, but anyone in the car world knows that steering problems do not Have a particular code of warning. Please investigate the matter ASAP as this could cause a serious life risk
NHTSA ODI #11506699
Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2023
Steering
The steering has an issue with "sticking." When driving, I constantly feel little "jerks" as if the steering wants to correct itself, prompting me to constantly re-correct. The jerks are relatively small and so I haven't been worried about safety, but after dealing with this for many months and hoping it would go away (it hasn't…
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The steering has an issue with "sticking." When driving, I constantly feel little "jerks" as if the steering wants to correct itself, prompting me to constantly re-correct. The jerks are relatively small and so I haven't been worried about safety, but after dealing with this for many months and hoping it would go away (it hasn't) I'm finally registering this issue.
NHTSA ODI #11506569
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 2023
Steering
The steering is sticky. It feels very unsafe when the car pulls to the left and right and you have to forcibly pull the wheel in the opposite direction.
NHTSA ODI #11506520
Mileage unknown · Feb 7, 2023
Steering
I HAVE A 2022 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN. ESTIMATED MILEAGE IS AROUND 36K. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR INTO THE SHOP AROUND 32K, AND REPORTED THAT THE STEERING IS STICKY AND WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT, IT LIKE LOCKS AND YOU HAVE TO JERK THE THE WHEEL TO GET IT. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE, AND MAKING THE STEERING UNMANAGEABLE AT TIMES. I HAVE REPOR…
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I HAVE A 2022 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN. ESTIMATED MILEAGE IS AROUND 36K. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR INTO THE SHOP AROUND 32K, AND REPORTED THAT THE STEERING IS STICKY AND WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT, IT LIKE LOCKS AND YOU HAVE TO JERK THE THE WHEEL TO GET IT. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE, AND MAKING THE STEERING UNMANAGEABLE AT TIMES. I HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL THE CAR THROWS A CODE. THIS IS A STEERING ISSUE, I DO NOT THINK THAT IT WILL THROW A CODE. I HAVE CHILDREN, AND WE ARE STARTING TO FEEL UNSAFE IN THIS CAR. I NEED THIS ISSUE FIXED, AND SINCE THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT WILLING TO HELP ME, I CAM TO NHTSA. I FOLLOW AN ONLINE FORUM FOR 11TH GENERATION HONDA CIVIC AND THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT STICKY STEERING IN THESE CARS, BUT NO ONE IS ADDRESSING THE ISSUE. ALSO, WE FOUND THAT MIGLIACCIO & RATHOD LLP IS CURRENLTY INVESTIGATING THE 2022 HONDA CIVIC STEERING DEFECT. THEY SAY THAT 2022 HONDA CIVIC OWNERS REPORT THAT THE STEERING IN THEIR VEHICLES FEELS STICKY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL, EVEN IN CITY DRIVING. CAN NHTSA PLEASE HELP US IN GETTING THIS ISSUE FIXED. WE PAY FOR THESE BRAND NEW CARS NOT TO HAVE DEFECTS THAT THE DEALERSHIPS WILL NOT FIX. LIKE I SAID, I HAVE CHILDREN, AND IT IS GETTING UNSAFE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT WE CAN DO TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. THANK YOU.
NHTSA ODI #11506129
Mileage unknown · Feb 7, 2023
Steering
DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM: At highway speeds (above 55 mph) the steering gets seems to stick or catch. When driving straight and making the little left to right adjustments it feels likes it grabbing and I have to tug it to get that small adjustment. It feels as though the Electronic Steering Control is failing or the rack is damage.…
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DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM: At highway speeds (above 55 mph) the steering gets seems to stick or catch. When driving straight and making the little left to right adjustments it feels likes it grabbing and I have to tug it to get that small adjustment. It feels as though the Electronic Steering Control is failing or the rack is damage. The car has not been in an accident. HOW IS THIS A HAZARD: Tugging on the wheel at highway speeds causes me to over correct which could send me into the path of another vehicle. REPRODUCED BY OTHERS: There are dozens of owners that have reported this problem on the Civic Owners Social media platform. https://www.civic11forum.com/threads/steering.1894/ DEALER CONTACT Local dealer claims nothing reported. No known recall for item. WARNINGS: There are no warning lights or messages indicating an electronic malfunction. The contact stated that the dealership told them that the parts were not expected to be available for another 5 months. The contact was given a loaner car. The contact offered to trade that vehicle in but was not given a good deal. The contact decided to take back the defective vehicle and buy a new one elsewhere.
NHTSA ODI #11506115
Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2023
Steering
Occasional unusual resistance in steering wheel, leading to moderate over-corrections. There is often resistance to moving the wheel from center, and when the resistance releases, the wheel moves more than what was desired, leading to over-correction. This causes swerving and is a hazard.
NHTSA ODI #11505874
Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2023
Steering
When driving straight, especially on the highway, the steering feels “sticky” or “notchy” especially from 50 - 75 mph. This makes it really hard to keep the vehicle straight on the highway.
NHTSA ODI #11505862
Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2023
Steering
“Sticky” sensation/feedback when making minor correction to steering on highways/speeds greater than about 40mph. Needing to make slight corrections to stay in lane the steering requires extra force to “unstick” the steering wheel causing an over-correction. This posses potential safety issue to driver, passengers, and other mot…
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“Sticky” sensation/feedback when making minor correction to steering on highways/speeds greater than about 40mph. Needing to make slight corrections to stay in lane the steering requires extra force to “unstick” the steering wheel causing an over-correction. This posses potential safety issue to driver, passengers, and other motorists in the road. Began a few months after purchasing the vehicle in November 2021 and has been an issue ever since.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA23003 · Momentary Increased Steering Effort
Opened Nov 29, 2023 · Closed Jan 28, 2025
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
On November 29, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaints received by ODI alleged that the subject vehicles experienced a momentary increase in required steering effort (described as “sticky steering”) occurring mostly at highway speeds after driving for an extended amount of time; these complaints could not be duplicated during dealer service technicians’ quick test drives. The complaints had been received over the previous two years with most occurring with low vehicle mileage. The steering gear of these vehicles is aided by an electrical power assist unit. This power assist unit inputs force on the steering rack via a worm gear and worm wheel assembly. During PE23005, Honda stated this condition of momentary increase in steering effort occurs due to two factors within this power assist unit. First, during manufacturing, the steering worm wheel goes through annealing and component conditioning processes. These processes cause internal stress and strain within the steering worm wheel. This strain is slowly released over the first few months of the vehicle life. Over time, the released strain causes deformation of the teeth on the worm wheel, causing the worm gear to catch on the worm wheel. This catching results in the driver’s momentary increased steering effort. Second, the manufacturing process did not guarantee consistent grease application and, therefore, some subject vehicles received insufficient grease which contributed to the momentary increase in steering effort. During EA23003, ODI further analyzed the potential safety related consequences of the momentary increase in steering effort. NHTSA’s Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) duplicated the allegations of increased steering effort. In addition, VRTC discovered the steering worm wheel and worm gear tended to push grease out of the meshing area, resulting in large amounts of grease resting on top of the worm wheel. Information Request responses collected and reviewed by ODI showed Honda had also discovered this additional root cause during NHTSA’s EA. In addition, Honda discovered the preload of the worm wheel gear spring was set too high, increasing the gear slide load and resulting in higher friction and increased torque fluctuation when steering. The number of consumer complaints made to ODI continued to increase with the expansion of scope from the PE to the EA. Additionally, during EA23003, ODI received ten complaints alleging a crash, in addition to the 13 complaints ODI had received as of the time it opened EA23003. In total, 23 crashes have been reported to ODI due to this alleged defect. On October 3, 2024, Honda filed NHTSA Recall No. 24V-744 to address this defect. The recall will provide consumers with a new steering worm wheel gear spring with a decreased load. Additionally, dealerships will add additional grease and relocate any grease sitting on top of the worm wheel back into the meshing area. The scope of this recall includes all Honda vehicles that were manufactured with this specific improperly produced steering worm wheel and spring. In view of the recall action being taken by Honda, ODI is closing EA23003. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
PE23005 · Momentary Increased Steering Effort
Opened Mar 17, 2023 · Closed Nov 30, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
On March 17, 2023, The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE23-005) to access the alleged defect of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022 and 2023 Honda Civic vehicles. The complaints report that the momentary increase in steering effort (described as "sticky steering") occurs mostly at highway speeds after driving for a certain amount of time. The reports have been received over the past 2 years with most occurring with low vehicle mileage. The steering gear contains a unit that includes a worm gear and a worm wheel. Honda stated this condition of momentary increase in steering effort occurs due to two factors within this unit. During manufacturing, the worm wheel goes through annealing and component conditioning processes. These processes caused internal stress and strain within the worm wheel. This strain was slowly released over the first few months of the vehicle life. Over time, the released strain caused the deformation of the teeth on the worm wheel, causing the worm gear to catch on the worm wheel. This results in the consumer’s momentary increased in steering effort. Also, the manufacturing process did not guarantee consistent grease application and therefore, some vehicles within the scope received too little grease which contributes to the momentary increase in steering effort. Analysis of all relevant data indicates that the subject condition occurs early in the vehicle’s life primarily in winter months. Additionally, the subject vehicles need to be driven in a straight line for a period of time, possibly until the vehicle is warmed up, to recreate the condition. The condition does not illuminate a malfunction indicator light (MIL). Some complaints allege Honda dealerships are unable to recreate the condition or state this is a normal vehicle operation. However, Honda released Service Bulletin 23-037 in July of 2023 which accurately describes the condition. To address this issue, Honda directs dealerships to remove the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox and replace with a new gearbox. Further, Honda stated that the worst case steering effort from all warranty returned parts tested was 2.4 pounds. ODI complaint traffic remains steady. ODI has received 13 crashes to date, 11 of which allege roadway departure due to not being able to overcome the momentary increased steering effort prior to their vehicle leaving the roadway. The remaining 2 incidents claim overcorrection of the steering wheel. PE23-005 has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA23-003) to further assess the scope, frequency and potential safety related consequences of the momentary increase of steering effort. Further the scope has been expanded to include assessment of the Acura Integra and Honda CR-V models. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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