2022 Honda Civic: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 804 owner complaints for the 2022 Honda Civic that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771164 (filed 10/14/2026): “Sticky steering has returned after the safety recall repair. the steering intermittently sticks and requires extra effort to turn, mostly at highway speeds after driving for a while. no warning lights or messages come on. this is the same defect covered by safety recall 24v744 (honda bulletin 24-119…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771245 (filed 10/14/2026): “My 2022 honda civic sport is affected by nhtsa safety recall 24v-744 (honda campaign sjs) for the steering gear. on sxxx, an authorized dealership (honda city chicago) officially diagnosed my vehicle with an "internal failure causing a knocking type of sound" within the steering rack assembly, indic…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11758188 (filed 08/20/2026): “There is a recall on the power steering box, honda attempted repairing, but the issue was not resolved. honda is now requesting i purchase a new power steering rack and will not replace the faulty one on recall.…”
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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