Honda Civic Si Complaints

208 consumer complaints on file.

#11555599November 17, 2023
STEERING
I bought this car used at around 4,000 miles. I had no issues with it for about a thousand miles and then my wife and I noticed that the steering was sticking in lower speeds. It took constant correcting to keep it in the center of the lane. After another thousand miles or so it started doing it at higher speeds. We still drive it because it is what we have to drive but it takes an extreme amount of concentration to keep it from crossing lines while driving. At first it seemed like a gearing issue but found from Honda that it is an electric / electronic issue with the rack and pinion steering assembly. I certainly wouldn't let anyone else drive this vehicle until this issue is solved and as of yet we have not got any future correction for this issue from the Honda dealers. It is certainly an unsafe vehicle as it is. We love the vehicle but would like for it to be repaired.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555398November 16, 2023
STEERING
The steering wheel sticks while driving necessitating extra force to move it. It is an ongoing situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11554445November 9, 2023
STEERING
Steering wheel is sticking and prefers to be at 12 o’clock. Feels like a slight grab and sudden release at times almost like the wheel is pulling away from the driver.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11554423November 9, 2023
STEERING
When driving at or above 40-50 mph, the steering of the vehicle gets "sticky" such that if a particular line, like a curve or bend in the road, is held for more than 1 or 2 seconds, the steering of the vehicle maintains that line and requires stronger force on the steering wheel to break its direction. The steering at all speeds can mimic this, making the steering feel segmented rather than a smooth rotation, but it is more significant at higher speeds. The problem is more noticeable in "sport" steering setting. Unsure if this is a power steering, suspension, or other kind of issue. I have not yet reported this to my car dealership, but it will be at my next service. There are no warnings on the dashboard regarding this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11554360November 9, 2023
STEERING
My car has almost 30k miles and about 8k miles ago the steering started 'sticking' on the highway. I drive 100 highway miles every day. A few months ago i noticed that if the steering wheel wasn't moved for a few seconds then the steering basically would stick and i would have to move the wheel to unstick it. It feels as if the wheels are in a rut and i am pulling it out. I have all of the lane departure turned off since i bought it and have tried turning it on, but nothing changes. Some days it drives normal but most days it has the sticking issue. Some days are worse than others and it is almost scary in that i need to overcorrect so much to unstick. The tires all have normal pressure. I have checked online and this seems to be a fairly common issue with these Civics.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11553588November 4, 2023
STEERING
The car has 2200 miles on it and the steering started to "stick" while driving at highway speeds. The steering wheel will take extra effort when trying to make adjustments to stay in a lane and you need to apply extra pressure before it feels like it gets past a bump. This is very dangerous as slight direction changes require extra force, then that extra force is all of the sudden not needed, causing over steering. I have looked it up and realized this is a common issue with new civics, so want to make sure my case is documented as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11553371November 3, 2023
STEERING
My steering wheel started to twitch on November 2, 2023. My car has a little over 9,000 miles on it. The LKAS system is not activated when the twitch occurs. I toggled between the different driving modes (Individual, Sport, Normal). I experience the twitch in every mode. I have found it difficult to move the steering wheel from the center position. I have to fight resistance to make steering corrections to keep the car centered in my lane. I am concerned the car will steer itself and cause an accident. I made an appointment with the dealer on November 9, 2023 to troubleshoot the situation. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. No faulty indications have been observed on the vehicle's instrument cluster.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11552947October 31, 2023
STEERING
At high speeds the steering becomes stiff and sticks to one side. It's hard to make small adjustements and when you push too hard to "unstick" the steering wheel the car jerks left and right. This will become a much bigger issue with snowy roads and black ice.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11552723October 30, 2023
STEERING
When driving on the highway in a relatively straight line the steering becomes stuck. If a slight adjustment is needed using normal steering effort the steering wheel does not move and there is no play in the steering wheel. If you then push much harder, the wheel jerks or unsticks, and normal steering effort returns. When I increase the effort to unstick the steering wheel, there is a bit of a jerk in the steering wheel as though the electric steering motor is somehow stuck. I have only noticed this since I've driven more than 15,000 miles. Because I am part of a Facebook owners group of 11th Generation Civic Si drivers, this issue has been raised by quite a few other owners. A couple have posted Honda Service Bulletins on the problem because they are Honda Technicians.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11552622October 30, 2023
STEERING
When driving around highway speeds the steering seems to “stick” or require more effort to like minor adjustments and cause slight over correction, problem doesn’t happen at low speeds
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11552315October 27, 2023
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Power steering is sticky at highway speeds resulting in a delayed wheel centering via suspension caster. Does not resist manual input, but makes the vehicle difficult to keep centered in lane due to constant driver inputs to overcome "sticking".
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551957October 26, 2023
STEERING
At low speed and highway speed steering wheel feels like it’s sticking and won’t return back to center. I would have to make small adjustments to keep the steering wheel straight. Feels like it something with the EPS rack.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551381October 23, 2023
STEERING
The vehicles steering wheel began making a slight, motorized, clicking noise several weeks ago. I had taken it into the Honda Dealership it was purchased at and they said they could not locate the issue. The steering wheel is now having a sticky steering wheel while the vehicle is running and in motion. This creates a serious safety concern because I have to over correct steering to push the steering wheel past the point it is stuck at. It usually happens when driving between speeds of 30-60 MPH. This has caused me to overcorrect steering in several instances and the dealership has said they cannot fix the issue. It is a serious issue that puts myself and other drivers at risk due to the fact it is an issue with one of the most basic components of a working vehicle. This problem has been confirmed by several others who have driven my vehicle and upon looking at online blogs, it seems to be a common issue with 2022-2023 Honda Civic models. There have been no warning lights on my vehicle and I have over 19,000 miles on the car. Action absolutely must be taken on this matter because it is a pressing safety issue on one of the most popular vehicles driven in the US. It could cause accidents that would result in death due to mechanical failure of the electronic power steering system. The amount of force applied to the steering wheel to move past the stuck point is large enough to overcorrect the vehicle into oncoming traffic. This issue must be investigated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551253October 22, 2023
STEERING
Electric assist steering feels "sticky" at speed. Unusual resistance is felt when effort is made to make small corrections to keep vehicle centered in lane. Increased effort results in resistance suddenly being released and this leads to unintended swerving. This seems to be a problem with every drive if the vehicle has been driven for more than just a short commute.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551031October 20, 2023
STEERING
Car has just over 5000 miles and making minor steering adjustments suddenly requires more force than it should. The amount of force needed to "unstick" the wheel results in constant corrections and potential over-corrections due to the sticking anytime the wheel is not in motion. Issue is most noticeable at highway speeds but even with the car stopped, the wheel has a notchy feel instead of the expected smooth rotation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550716October 18, 2023
STEERING
The steering has become sticky, or notchy, after approximately 14000 miles. It has become difficult to make small adjustments, typically at highway speeds. With the engine shut off but power on the car to disengage the steering lock, the steering wheel clicks through what feels like gears.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550508October 17, 2023
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sticky steering and it makes micro adjustments at highway speeds dangerous. Hard to keep in my chosen driving line safely. Not as noticeable at slower speeds. Theres plenty of complaints mentioned in forums. Glad im not the only person its happening to. Some dealers are replacing steering racks supposedly. I havent taken mine in yet because i need my vehicle for work. Not sure what i should do honestly. Low oil pressure light has randomly come on 4 times since ownin car also. Pull over let it sit and check oil, its fine and it doesnt come back on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550077October 15, 2023
STEERING
Above roughly 50mph, the steering wheel “sticks” to a centered/neutral position, and requires a light amount of force to initiate movement to the left or right. This results in degraded ability to maintain lane position, and the driver constantly fighting overcorrections. If the issue becomes worse over time, it could potentially lead to hazardous swerving or oscillation at highway speeds. The condition was first observed around 15,000 miles, and has persisted through 25,000 miles. On 14 Oct 2023, I took the vehicle into a Honda dealer for a diagnostic test drive. The dealer confirmed the resistance in steering, but stated this was due to normal operation of the Lane Keep Assist System, and turned it off. Having driven the vehicle for 18 months, I was already familiar with how LKAS felt, both on and off, and how to operate it. No attempt was made to inspect or troubleshoot the electrical/mechanical components of the steering system. The dealer did not seem familiar with any steering-related issues on this vehicle. On the drive home, with LKAS off and verified off, the problem persisted. There are no warning lamps, messages, or codes associated with this issue. I suspect the affected component is either the electric power steering system or a mechanical failure in the steering rack.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547847October 2, 2023
STEERING
Steering on the car has become sticky. At highway speeds the wheel does not return to center. Car needs to be frequently adjusted to maintain its course. It was not like this for the first 7500 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547239September 28, 2023
STEERING
Once I rolled 5k miles. Steering began to be sticky. Goes firm then soft then back to firm and so on; no matter what drive mode is selected and it happens at all speeds
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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