2017 Honda Civic: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 175 owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Civic that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770312 (filed 10/10/2026): “After driving for 20 minutes or more and especially on hotter days my steering sticks. it is very noticeable when going in a straight line. it feels as if it gets stuck in a notch and i have to give it extra pressure to move the car which results in overcorrecting.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769402 (filed 10/06/2026): “Sticking steering wheel…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768049 (filed 09/30/2026): “Sticky steering. more effort required to move steering wheel. ongoing.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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