2023 Honda Civic steering problems

Related recalls

• Recall 24V744000Oct 3, 20241,693,199 vehicles
  STEERING

  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

  Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

• Recall 23V704000Oct 19, 2023264,567 vehicles
  STEERING:RACK AND PINION

  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.

  Risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 8, 2026SCSteering

   This car had a previous safety recall for steering components "sticking", creating an unsafe driving situation. The recall was performed, however the problem still persists and the steering is still unsafe, sticking, and jerks left to right. This possesses an actual risk of motor vehicular crash, injury, or death. Regardless of how careful of a driver you are, the steering will veer unexpectedly.

   NHTSA complaint #11769903 · source
2. Filed May 16, 2026CASteering

   steering feels sticky & i have to apply force just to keep the steering wheel centered when traveling at a high rate of speed as it feels as if the steering wheel is stuck causing me to over correct my steering. when driving through a curve, my steering wheel gets stuck and i can let go of the wheel and it will remain in place. this happens every single time i drive. i have taken my car to the dealership when the recall came out and it was "fixed" temporarily however the…

   NHTSA complaint #11738321 · source
3. Filed Apr 16, 2026FLSteeringSuspension

   I bought a 2023 Honda Civic Sport from Carvana four months ago. Ever since I bought the car I have been experiencing sticky steering and rattling in the front of my car. It is constant, and even worse at high speeds. I had it diagnosed at Honda, and the Power Steering Rack needs replaced. As far as I can tell from all of my research online this is a KNOWN issue with my vehicle, but there is no recall on the issue yet. My vehicle is out of warranty, and the dealer wants to…

   NHTSA complaint #11731682 · source
4. Filed Apr 16, 2026800 miMASteering

   The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated that there was a lot of play in the steering wheel while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V704000 (Steering). During the visit, it was determined that the steering rack did not need to be replaced. The recall was marked closed and the contact noticed that there was still a lot of play in the steering rack. The vehicle was returned to the dealer to be…

   NHTSA complaint #11731499 · source
5. Filed Jan 15, 2026MDCrash1 injuredSteering

   NHTSA SAFETY COMPLAINT – VEHICLE DEFECT Vehicle Information Year: 2023 Make: Honda Model: Civic Component: Steering System Recall Received: Yes – January 2024 Description of the Problem In January 2024 I received a manufacturer recall notice regarding a steering defect on my 2023 Honda Civic. Prior to and after the recall notice, I experienced repeated steering failures including the steering wheel becoming loose, binding, locking during turns, and causing the vehicle to…

   NHTSA complaint #11711139 · source
6. Filed Dec 16, 202557,000 miFLSteering

   The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was stiff and unexpectedly swerved from left to right. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V704000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the worm gear spring had failed and needed to be…

   NHTSA complaint #11705429 · source
7. Filed Oct 20, 2025WISteering

   I have received 2 recalls regarding my steering rack. I did have the gear box worm wheel spring replaced but that did not solve the problem my steering was sticking, hard to turn , clunking it would veer off to the right. I took it back to Honda dealer and was told it was dangerous to drive my whole power steering rack needed to be be replaced but Honda said it was not part of the recall I had to pay for the repair. They did give me a discount but my car experienced all the…

   NHTSA complaint #11694612 · source
8. Filed Sep 11, 2025TXSteeringSuspensionWheels & Tires

   when driving the steering gets stuck and have to abruptly jerk the steering wheel to get it unstuck, this is related to Recall Number23V-704 and Honda is refusing to replace the steering rack and pinnion as resomended by my local honda dealer.

   NHTSA complaint #11686510 · source
9. Filed Mar 2, 2025NJSteering

   I received a recall notice for my vehicle in November 2024, and immediately called Honda to schedule an appointment for repair. My original date for the recall repair was scheduled for 12/7/24. Days before the repair was scheduled to take place, Honda called me to cancel my appointment and claimed that they did not have the available parts needed to complete the job. I asked to reschedule my appointment and the dealer refused, claiming that parts were back-ordered. I was…

   NHTSA complaint #11645880 · source
10. Filed Feb 18, 2025NJSteering

    The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called another local dealer, Route 22 Honda (75 US-22, Hillside, NJ 07205). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not…

    NHTSA complaint #11643297 · source
11. Filed Feb 14, 202538,000 miNCSteering

    The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11642820 · source
12. Filed Feb 6, 202558,000 miGACrash2 injuredTowedSteering

    The contact owned a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving on a neighborhood street at 20 MPH when the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the vehicle began to drift to the right causing the contact to crash into a mailbox. No warning lights were illuminated. There was property damage to the mailbox. The vehicle came to a stop upon crashing into the mailbox. The air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to a local junkyard. A police report was…

    NHTSA complaint #11641160 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology