Honda Civic Complaints (2022)

889 consumer complaints on file.

#11522247May 16, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On a recent outing, I began to smell smoke and assumed it was from a nearby brush fire. In less than a minute after I first smelled smoke my vehicle began to shake. Suddenly my warning lights flashed and a puff of smoke came out from my hood near my windshield. I lost power in my vehicle as well as my steering and braking ability. Fortunately I was able to pull to the side of the road, at which point flames began to shoot out from the hood. The vehicle then became engulfed in flames and is now a total loss.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522232May 16, 2023
STEERING
Steering sticks while on the highway at high speeds. Small changes in steering results in a sticking of the steering and when the car finally engages to turn it exacerbates the turning. Results in a very difficult car to keep straight on the highway and overcorrected turning at high speeds. Steering rack in the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521866May 13, 2023
STEERING
Vehicle steering is not working properly. Defective steering components causing vehicle steering wheel to lock up. Vehicle steering locks up at speeds above 40mph. Please recall this vehicle and hold Honda accountable for this unsafe steering.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521700May 12, 2023
STEERING
We bought my sona 2022 Honda Civic and 8 months later he started having sticky steering. He would try to turn and the sterring causes resistance and kicks back. This almost caused him to get into an accident. Honda delaership "repaired" the issue and 3 months later it started happening again while in the expressway! This time the car will be parked at the dealer for 3 months while we wait for the part that is backordered. This issue is very dangerous and its shocking that Honda is permitted to sell these deathtraps and no rtecall being issued. Please let me know what is being done about this issue as we are paying for a lease on a car that has been parked for a month at the dealer. Thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521554May 11, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred and caused the vehicle to strike a curb. The vehicle had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521527May 11, 2023
STEERING
I purchased a 2022 Honda Civic in the fall of 2021, brand new. After about 10K miles I noticed that the steering wheel was somewhat sticking and tough to turn at times. I brought this to the attention of my Honda dealer who advised that they could not get the vehicle to duplicate this. The problem continues to get worse as time goes on. At every oil change, I complain of the same thing, and get the same response. The problem is worse the longer I drive it during the day. I now have 43K miles on the vehicle and the problem is worse. I can turn the steering wheel to either side and the wheel will not return to a straight position without assisted effort.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#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
#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
#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
#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
#11519993May 2, 2023
STEERING, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
First issue was a major evap leak that took several attempts and months for them to repair resulting in having to drive around with a check engine light. Reason this is concerning is that when the check engine light is on the advanced safety systems are disabled. They had to replace the gas tank fuel filler neck because it was not closing properly. I was told by Honda corporate that "this is not posing a significant risk to the occupants of the vehicle", but when fuel is not being properly contained in the tank, and the safety features don't work I think otherwise. Now, there is a steering rack issue where at high speeds the steering is grabbing causing a possibility for overcorrection. Honda has known about our issues since June of 2022 and Honda corporate has been delaying official lemon law claims since December of 2022 where I then hired an attorney. Honda corporate is now ignoring the attorney and our only recourse is to file a lawsuit. I can't in good conscience sell the car to endanger the public. My only concern is that there are so many of these falling apart on the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519904May 1, 2023
STEERING
STEERING WHEEL STICKS AT HIGHWAY SPEED (ABOVE 40MPH) It began with 6000mile on the odometer. I am very concerned about the long term safety. I understand Honda knew this was problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519894May 1, 2023
STEERING
Steerings requires minor corrections frequently, also it is not smooth. There is an clunkyness during slight movement and difficult to put steering in center.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519656April 30, 2023
STEERING
While driving close to or at highway speeds of about 50 mph or higher, the steering wheel becomes significantly harder to turn very slightly (within about a few degrees in either direction). When the wheel does turn, it jerks in the respective direction rather than moving smoothly. This results in micro-adjustments being much harder to perform, which are crucial when moving at high speeds, and introduce a much greater risk of overcorrection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519589April 29, 2023
STEERING
When driving at a higher speed I started to notice the steering wheel getting stuck. This has been going on for about the last month. My car has 12k miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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