2020 Honda Civic Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

27Steering complaints

12.4%Of all 217 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other35 · 16.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33 · 15.2%

POWER TRAIN30 · 13.8%

AIR BAGS29 · 13.4%

STEERING27 · 12.4%

Share of the 217 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Honda Civic overview page.

What owners report

“my car has been grinding ever since I purchased the car. The vehicle only had 17,000 miles when I bought it. I took it to…”NHTSA complaint 11585814 — filed 04/29/2024

“Steering sticks while driving causing over correction in turns. And sticks in turnes Brought the car to doggett honda of beaumont and they found that…”NHTSA complaint 11585084 — filed 04/24/2024

“When turning the steering wheel, there is a clicking sound and a notchy feeling where the steering wheel seems to become stuck for a split…”NHTSA complaint 11542791 — filed 09/05/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Honda Civic have steering problems?

Steering is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Honda Civic: 27 of 217 complaints on file (12.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Honda Civic have in total?

217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.