Honda Civic Complaints

16,711 consumer complaints on file.

#11521464May 11, 2023
STEERING
The steering is 'sticky,' making it difficult to make minor adjustments while driving. It's progressively gotten worse and I find myself afraid to drive at high speeds. Each time any move is made with the steering wheel, it is like it has to 'break free' from being stuck. This happens almost all the time over 40-45 mph, regardless of the driving mode.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521325May 10, 2023
STEERING
The steering is "sticky" especically after running the car for 10 minutes or more. A slight movement of the steering wheel - feels like it gets stuck and have to put more effort moving the wheel. Then the wheel will let loose and over compensate the steering. Very dangerous. This has happened on and off for 2 years or so, but now happens every time we drive the car. Took to the local Honda dealer and they said the Rack and Pinion system needs replaced. The estimate for replacement is $4,200. I have seen that there are many other people with the problem and hope that a recall will happen soon.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521371May 10, 2023
SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS
While driving a loud pop was heard. Smoke started coming out of the seatbelt retractor track. Seatbelt would then not retract. The local service shop said that a CO2 cartridge that locks the seatbelt had burst and there are substantial safety concerns with the vehicle now. Uploading the service quote below.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521430May 10, 2023
ENGINE
All of a sudden, with out warning, something was leaking from the car. Took it to a shop, and was surprised that they told me that it was leaking engine coolant and that the block was cracked and that the engine needed to be fixed replaced. No warning lights or anything, other than noticing that it was leaking something.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521335May 10, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and exiting the highway, the steering wheel became firm. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle struck an unknown object, causing damages to the front and rear bumpers, and the front and rear passenger’s side doors. There were no injuries sustained. The contact was able to pull into a parking and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The contact was unsure if the vehicle was diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 2,700.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521321May 10, 2023
STEERING
The steering gets choppy and stuck when driving for long periods of time, at all speeds. Steering wheel will not return to its original spot when taking a corner and will stay in the same spot if you let go of the wheel. This is not an issue with any of the driver assist features, it is a mechanical issue. It makes the car hard to drive especially at higher speeds and is unsafe. Many people have this problem with this car, and the dealer has acknowledged the issue with other cars but has said they are working on a fix. There needs to be a recall because this is crazy and has been happening since I bought the car brand new.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521317May 10, 2023
STEERING
Steering wheel sticky when driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521214May 9, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I am the original owner of the above listed vehicle. The AC is not circulating cold air. I brought it in to get inspected and was told that the AC went out and has to be replaced. It is retaining freon, but it’s not circulating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521267May 9, 2023
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
The airbag popped for no reason, and Honda was unable to fix it, 8 months in the dealership with no progress.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521139May 9, 2023
STEERING
The steering wheel gets stuck/locks up and takes more than normal steering force to maneuver. It occurs at higher speeds, and makes steering feel choppy. It feels unsafe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521125May 9, 2023
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Good day, while driving home from city of Philadelphia on May 1st 2023 at 8 pm on rout 95 north bound for 1&1/2 hours of stop and go at 10mph or less, once we passed the obstruction of traffic (placement of new over head sign), regaining speed limit the steering was very difficult stiff like having very little power steering. I am 59 and remember vehicles w/o power steering. Once off the highway on suburban streets the steering seemed to be pulling me off the road towards driver side and a warning would appear that I was departing lane when I reacted to pull towards middle of lane seemed like it was way to much and quickly finding my self in the next lane over, (very scary) thank god no body was in that lane. Happy to be home arms very tired. The next day I read over the owners manual for I do not drive the car often and followed the procedure to shut off driver assist. While driving after disabling driver assist the unit came back on by it's self with in ten minutes and would randomly tell me to brake. I did google this and apparently I am not the only one. Currently have an appointment with the dealership that I purchased the vehicle from.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520968May 8, 2023
STEERING
Steering wheel feels like it’s getting stuck when going above 45mph, takes extra force to get it to move and when it does it jerks the car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520918May 8, 2023
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Steering System did not exhibit issues when first purchased, and now at 14,000 miles, we have begun experiencing "sticking" of the steering column. More info here: - Progressively worsening over the last two weeks. Is not associated with an accident, or other event. - Steering wheel / rack are "sticky" at any speed >20 mph, becoming excessive on the highway, where constant adjustments are necessary, as it does NOT want to stay true straight (not biased left or right) - Noise is audible while at idle and trying micro-adjustments left/right - When Lane Keep is turned on, the vehicle MOVES from the center of the lane, to bias greatly and ride the RIGHT line. If another vehicle is there, there would be contact. No fault codes, and the system remains on, even while riding the right line. - This is NOT SAFE, and more so on the highway. - There are NO fault codes being triggered. Honda does NOT have new steering rack parts available. They are backordered 6 months! There is no SERVICE bulletin available from Honda, yet, all the dealer technicians are saying they are seeing more of these all the time. The Dealer Technicians are advising that the car is NOT SAFE to drive, and advise not to drive it. Honda has no loaner vehicles available anymore. This is a HUGE issue, and needs to be addressed immediately.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520818May 7, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
These cars have horrendous AC issues. A spotlight needs to be on put on it. Broken AC can subject drivers to dangerously high temperatures in the cabin, even if the windows are rolled down in some climates. Honda, the maker of these vehicles, is still answerable for the supplier of the compressor/ac system, Keihin's, failures. There are many of us, but we haven't been able to connect the dots to see how many have truly been affected. I nearly suffered heatstroke driving this car. Was dizzy the night of at home, with outdoor temperatures reaching triple digits (Fahrenheit).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11520732May 6, 2023
STEERING
When driving over 40 mph the steering sticks constantly. It is difficult to control the car and I’m fearful of over correcting. I was originally told it needed an alignment, but the problem returned. Honda now states it’s the steering rack and will cost $4000. This seems to be a common problem and I feel Honda should stand behind their product, as this is a huge safety concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520562May 5, 2023
STEERING
The electronic power steering (EPS) is out on the vehicle. This failure occurred within less than a year of purchase and well under 20,000 miles on the vehicle. The symptoms of this are that the vehicle becomes difficult to steer. Even the slightest in-lane correction of steering results in over corrections and a "catchy" or "sticky" steering wheel. It makes the vehicle VERY difficult to drive and the entire drive feels like a fight. There is nothing relaxing about driving with the EPS out and the over-correction of the wheel is very dangerous. You must operate paying utmost attention at all times. This is a known Honda problem with their 2022-2023 Civics and some other models. There is even a class-action lawsuit against Honda due to this specific issue. We took the vehicle to the dealership for warranty repair, Honda did declare that the EPS system had malfunctioned resulting in a loss of power steering. They ordered the part and advised us that the part was backordered for THREE FULL MONTHS. When I asked them what we should do between now and then, they said to come get the vehicle as it was perfectly drivable even with the EPS out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520540May 5, 2023
STEERING
My 2022 Honda Civic Touring steering wheel becomes sticky at high speeds (past 40 mph) and will feel notchy when trying to make small adjustments. My Civic has 15,000 miles and this problem began around 11,000 miles. It becomes worse on the highway or high speed back roads. Also when exiting a highway and the exit is a curve, my steering wheel will become stuck and I have to force it to go back in center.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520468May 4, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My driver side mirror is very loose and wiggles/shimmys while the car is loving causing me to not be able to use the side view mirror. It’s not the entire mirror housing, just the reflective glass part. This is a serious safety issue! I have seen the recalls in other Honda models for this very reason but not mine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520330May 3, 2023
ENGINE
On 4-23-23 the altenator belt came off of the car when I was driving down the road there was nothing wrong with the belt and the belt was put back on the car and i am concerned with my safety I have a 2020 Honda Civic Sport with 12,600 on the car when the belt came off Now i am afraid to drive my car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520172May 3, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Found the metal ring in the top of gas tank rusted a hole through the top of the tank. Inspected by Honda Service Center. Found through emissions warning light. This is a safety risk from a No Good part
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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