2023 Honda Civic Steering Problems

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

191Steering complaints

76.7%Of all 249 complaints

#1Most-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

STEERING191 · 76.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 6%

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST15 · 6%

Unspecified / other13 · 5.2%

SERVICE BRAKES13 · 5.2%

Share of the 249 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Honda Civic overview page.

What owners report

“I have a steering wheel that sticks at highway speeds around 50-70 mph while driving straight, my steering wheel sticks. The honda dealership says it's…”NHTSA complaint 11563995 — filed 01/07/2024

“When driving the wheels feels sticky and would sometimes get stuck in positions only when driving highway speeds above 30 mph. Making minor adjustments while…”NHTSA complaint 11563840 — filed 01/05/2024

“Steering wheel feels stiff while driving on the road and difficultly keeping car in lane”NHTSA complaint 11563700 — filed 01/05/2024

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Honda Civic have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2023 Honda Civic: 191 of 249 complaints on file (76.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Honda Civic have in total?

249 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 12 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.