Honda Civic Complaints

16,711 consumer complaints on file.

#11511825March 14, 2023
STEERING
Slight momentary resistance to turning the wheel, usually only on long interstate drives
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511813March 14, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
While driving my car on the open highway, I noticed that the steering wheel became somewhat sticky and resistant. This started in September of 2022 and the problem has become increasingly worse. The steering wheel requires excessive force to turn at speeds above 40mph, making micro-adjustments to the steering very difficult and causes oversteering. If there is a bend in the road and I turn the steering wheel, it sticks when trying to straighten the wheel out. It requires additional force to break the sticking point and get the car straightened back out. The safety concern is related to the straightening back out, in some cases it takes considerable effort and requires control to not over power into crossing the line of the lane. I also have concerns of a lock up and causing an accident that could harm me as well as others. Currently, I am not driving my new car due to the fear of an accident. There are zero warnings appears when this happens, so there is no way to prepare for it. I have contacted my local Honda dealership as well as America Honda (corporate office) to complain about this issue. The dealership informed me that the steering rack needs to be replaced. Honda is not able to provide an ETA on the part, nor are they willing to provide a loaner car. Honda told us that we could pick the car back up and continue to drive it until it is repaired. Honda is not concerned about the danger to customers. Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is pulling info together to file a class action lawsuit since this issue is happening to so many Honda Civic owners. It should not take someone dying for Honda to resolve this issue with no expense to the customer. We are currently making payments on a new Honda that my son is scared to drive. https://lemonexpert.com/vehicle-bulletins/2022-honda-civic-steering-system-defects/. https://classlawdc.com/2022/12/08/2022-honda-civic-steering-defect/ https://www.carproblemzoo.com/honda/civic/2022/steering-problems.php
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511787March 14, 2023
STEERING
Lack of control when steering once the car warms up. If I turn the wheel to make small corrections it feels like someone is grabbing the wheel and jerking it. Scarier when my kid is in the car with me. It started at about 18k miles. I don’t notice it at all when temps are below freezing. I brought it up to the dealership service department and they said they’ve heard the complaint numerous times, but there is no known fix yet. Please, Honda, address this. This is obviously a major issue with an otherwise good car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511700March 14, 2023
STEERING
The steering wheel is sticky when driving on the highway and city streets. Its more noticeable on the highway though. The steering feels like its stuck and takes some pressure to move it even a little.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511649March 13, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the high-beam headlights failed to function as needed. The contact stated that the running lights and low-beam headlights were operable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that they needed to take the vehicle apart in order to get the correct part number to repair the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V086000 (Exterior Lighting) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 218,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511661March 13, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
the vehicle has brakes with out cause. Two times I was on the street no cars in sight and the car just brakes without notice or cause. Then it happened again yesterday on the freeway. It was raining no cars close and it just brakes again in the middle of the freeway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511623March 13, 2023
STEERING
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -- Steering will stick after about 20 minutes of driving. This usually occurs and and is most noticeable at freeway speeds. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? -- When it really starts sticking and you have to apply extra force to make minor corrections a small adjustment can turn into a over correction. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? -- The vehicle has been brought in and inspected twice but they claim to have not been able to replicate the issue. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? -- No warnings light indications or symptoms preceded the issue. The issue started within the first 6 months / 12k miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511399March 12, 2023
POWER TRAIN
When I was merging onto the highway, my car suddenly stopped being able to move forward when the gas pedal was pressed. I was able to steer it to a safe location and tested the rest of the shifter positions but the car would not move at all in any of them. After having it towed to a dealership it was found that the CVT belt had come apart, necessitating a full transmission replacement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511400March 12, 2023
STEERING
Sticky steering. It is hard to keep the steering wheel straight as it sticks while the steering wheel is still. We have had it to the dealer already. It’s extremely hard to drive the vehicle as it constantly sticks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511265March 10, 2023
ENGINE
Car won’t crank keep saying anti brake system lock
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511120March 10, 2023
STEERING
Steering is sticky and requires force to turn from the 12 o clock position
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510934March 9, 2023
STEERING
EPS warning light came on while I was pulling into a local gas station. When I came out and started vehicle, wheel would not turn. Realized with EPS assist off it reverts to manual steering and, with great difficulty, made it to garage. Rack and pinion replaced ($1514.77). Now EPS warning light still continues to come on randomly with sudden loss of steering, once at 70 mph on interstate and another at 35 mph on secondary road. This is EXTREMELY dangerous. If you turn car off and wait 10-15 minutes the system resets and steering works perfectly (until it doesn’t).I refuse to drive it now and, since it is an older car with high mileage, it would be cost prohibitive. Even if I could find a buyer, I can’t in good conscience sell it to someone and worry about their safety. Other potential repairs could be EPS motor, steering sensors, bad wiring, computer issues, etc.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510914March 9, 2023
STEERING
Steering stickiness. The steering wheel requires excessive force to turn at speeds above 40mph, making micro-adjustments to the steering very difficult and causes oversteering.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510771March 8, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS malfunction. The malfunction problem showed up on the dash and the car would not drive properly causing several messages to come on. Once I stopped and turned off the car I started if back up and went a few yard and the car started to malfunction and the message appeared again. I immediately called a foreign car specialist and was told there is a recall. I looked up the recall and it stated the same exact issue for Honda Civics years 2016-2022. I have had the car towed to two auto shops and both stated that there is a recall for the problem I am having and that they are seeing more of this issue on the Civics. I am a dialysis patient and need reliable transportation. I have about 8 months left to pay the car note in full and would really appreciate it if this could be addressed. Sincerely I am, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510814March 8, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shuddered, and the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed as an ABS System Module failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V725000 (Parking Brake). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510905March 8, 2023
STEERING
Steering wheel sticks during minor corrections to keep on center when going straight on highway causing over correction. Problem starts after car has been running about 20-30 mins.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510893March 8, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
The week of February 26, 2023 I was sitting at the traffic light and when I went to press the gas the car wouldn't move and it shut off. So it appears that the auto start stop did not re-engage. I had to put on my blinkers so that traffic could go around me. I pressed some buttons and it finally started up after a minute or so. Pretty alarming considering that I only had the car for 2 months and it's a brand new 2023. Also, on 3/6 I went to start my car and it wouldn't start. It asked me to place my key fob on the start stop button. Then the car started. I took it to the dealer and they can't find anything wrong and that's even more scarier. Also, the car seems to gas up when it's in park and I have my foot on the brake but no one can explain what's going on with my brand new car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510538March 7, 2023
STEERING
Steering gets sticky with more effort to keep straight in lane. The contact stated that there is an investigation on Honda Civic 2022-2023 but not for older models 2016-2021 which seems to be where the steering issue started.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510652March 7, 2023
TIRES
The Primewell 215/45R17 Valera Sport, will not hold air, I've went back over and over to Tires Plus, I'm concerned that the tire / tires will blow out, please help..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510669March 7, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
On 01/15/2023 my son was driving on a highway in our 2019 Honda Civic LX when he heard a scary grinding sound under the car. He was forced to stop on the side of the highway only to discover that the splash shield at the bottom of the car was almost disconnected from the car itself. Upon closer inspection at home, we discovered that splash shield is only held in place by 3 fasteners instead of 8 that is needed. Quick internet search shows numerous cases when the splash shield is not installed correctly after the oil change causing it to disconnect eventually. The oil change on the was performed on 08/01/2022 at HONDA CITY dealership. No one touched the bottom of the car afterwards. We contacted the dealership and on 01/16 I had a conversation with a manager who advised to visit it. On 01/17 my son went there and was told that it disconnected for unknown reasons and dealership is not responsible. The dealership manager stated, engine splash cover disconnected by “natural causes”. An unexpected loud grinding noise while driving on a highway almost caused an accident (he almost lost control of the car). If it is a design issue (as stated there are numerous cases of engine splash guard disconnecting documented online) I believe Honda must issue a recall to replace it / address the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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