2025 Honda Civic: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints for the 2025 Honda Civic that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11724754 (filed 03/16/2026): “I’ve been having some strange steering issues with my car. it feels like i’m driving something with a bent frame, especially when i go over 40 mph. the front driver’s side wheel pulls to one side, and sometimes it feels like the rug is being pulled out from under me. it really freaks me out. i hav…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11703504 (filed 12/07/2025): “On november 8, 2025,at approximately 9:00 a.m. , i was driving on the freeway at approximately 60 to 65 mph. all of a sudden the steering wheel stiffened and locked up and car pulled to right, at same time the engine malfunction light flashed on. this lasted for a moment then steering felt normal a…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771465 (filed 10/15/2026): “Sticky steering possibly caused by the issues stated in the recent recalls for honda vehicles of my make and model. however looking up my vin does not show me the active recall for my vehicle…”
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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