2023 Honda Civic: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 261 owner complaints for the 2023 Honda Civic that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769903 (filed 10/08/2026): “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, in…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11738321 (filed 05/16/2026): “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…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11731499 (filed 04/16/2026): “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 n…”
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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