Service Bulletin - Due to a manufacturing error, certain service part electric power steering (EPS) gearbox assemblies were not made to proper specification which may affect the rack stroke. An incorrect rack stroke may cause changes in driving dynamics.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2022 Honda Civic steering problems
moderate Owners of the 2022 Honda Civic have filed 728 NHTSA complaints about the steering, typically surfacing around 28,000 miles at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
728
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Civic | 224 |
| 2019 Civic | 80 |
| 2020 Civic | 27 |
| 2021 Civic | 56 |
| 2022 Civic (this page) | 728 |
27crashes
9injuries
What stands out
Of the 18 model years of Honda Civic we track for steering problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 728.
Steering accounts for 83% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 10 categories tracked.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, customers may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - Customers are seeing the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator on the instrument panel due to the 12-volt battery degrading. It can cause low voltage to be detected during an ignition cycle. This causes the steering angle calculation to stop, which leads to DTC U3000-49 for the EPS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Owner Notification Letter - Due to a manufacturing error, certain service part electric power steering (EPS) gearbox assemblies were not made to proper specification which may affect the rack stroke. An incorrect rack stroke may cause changes in driving dynamics.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - Due to a manufacturing error, certain service part electric power steering (EPS) gearbox assemblies were not made to proper specification which may affect the rack stroke. An incorrect rack stroke may cause changes in driving dynamics.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2022 Honda Civic steering complaints center on a sticky, notchy feel that worsens the longer a car runs at highway speed. Owners consistently describe the steering wheel locking in place when held steady, then suddenly releasing, forcing them to overcorrect and swerve. The problem emerges between 8,500 and 40,000 miles and usually shows up 2–12 months after purchase; it's worse in cool temperatures (35–55°F) and improves in very cold or warm weather.
Ninety-one owners report the sticking occurs with or without lane-keep assist engaged, ruling out driver-assist systems as the cause. At higher speeds (50+ mph), even small steering corrections become a fight—the wheel sticks, then snaps free, jerking the car unpredictably. Multiple owners had near-accidents or actual crashes because they couldn't steer quickly enough or lost control during the release jerk.
Honda issued recalls for an "improperly assembled" EPS gearbox (23V-704, 24V-744), but many owners report the problem returns weeks or months after the dealership replaces the part. Dealerships blame parts availability—some quoted 4–9 month wait times. Owners say techs often can't replicate the issue on short test drives because the sticking takes 30–45 minutes of highway driving to develop. Some dealers initially denied recall coverage or claimed the vehicle wasn't affected, even when the owner's VIN matched the recall list. No diagnostic trouble codes appear, so shops and manufacturers have little to go on except the driver's word and a long test drive.
Same Honda Civic steering reports on nearby years: 2019 · 2020 · 2021
Failure modes owners describe
Sticky/Stiff Steering at Highway Speed
Steering wheel becomes sticky, notchy, or stiff when held in a constant position, especially above 40–50 mph on highways. Owners report the wheel requires excessive force to move, then suddenly releases, causing overcorrection and swerving. The problem worsens after prolonged driving and in cooler temperatures.
When: Typically 20,000–40,000 miles; onset 2–12 months after purchase. Worsens with time and duration of highway driving.
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel sticks or locks in place when held steady; Excessive force needed to break stiction; sudden release causes overcorrection; Difficulty maintaining lane on highways without constant corrections; Notchy or jerking sensation, especially after 40–45 minutes of driving; Worse in cooler temperatures (35–55°F); improves or absent in very cold (10–15°F) or warm weather; Occurs with or without lane-keep assist enabled
Repairs/costs cited: Owners report Honda dealerships ordering replacement electric power steering (EPS) gearbox or steering rack; parts on backorder 4–9 months. Some owners quoted $2,200–$3,300 out of warranty. One owner had EPS system replaced and reported issue resolved after 3,000 miles; another had replacement at 25,527 miles with recurrence.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda issued service bulletin describing 'certain service part electric power steering (EPS) gearbox assemblies were not made to proper specification.' Two recalls mentioned: NHTSA 23V-704 (steering rack) and subsequent steering gearbox recall (24V-744). Some dealerships claim vehicles not covered by recall despite VIN match. Recalls aimed at 'improperly assembled steering rack' but owners report issue continues or recurs after repair.
Loss or Severe Reduction of Steering Control
In extreme cases, owners report temporary complete loss of steering control or inability to turn the wheel while driving, leading to accidents. Steering wheel locks or becomes unresponsive to input, forcing vehicle off-road or into barriers.
When: Variable; can occur early (8,500–11,000 miles) or after extended ownership. One incident at 28,676 miles after recall repair; recurrence at 38,957 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel locks up or becomes completely unresponsive to turning input; Loss of directional control while vehicle in motion; Wheel suddenly 'releases' after being forced, causing violent correction; Crash, near-miss, or vehicle leaving roadway
Codes mentioned: C0041-14 (brake switch circuit code; noted in one complaint but unrelated to steering)
Repairs/costs cited: Owners report steering rack or EPS gearbox replacement attempted. One owner cited $8,000 in repair estimates due to collision damage secondary to steering failure. One accident involved cement barrier impact with front-passenger damage; another involved ditch and guard-rail impact.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recalls 23V-704 and 24V-744 issued. Owners report dealerships unable or unwilling to cover accidents that occurred before recall repair was scheduled. No warranty coverage if outside 36-month/36,000-mile window.
Steering Wheel Does Not Return to Center
After a turn, steering wheel gets stuck off-center and does not return smoothly or quickly. Requires extra force or jerking motion to straighten the wheel, creating loss of lane control.
When: Typically mid-ownership (20,000+ miles); can occur intermittently or become constant.
Symptoms owners cite: Wheel remains in turned position after cornering, does not auto-center; Requires jerking or extra force to return wheel to center; Unsafe lane drift during turns and straights; Problem worse on banked curves
Repairs/costs cited: Owners describe needing replacement steering rack or EPS components. No specific repair costs cited for this mode alone.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No specific manufacturer action noted for this symptom in narratives; appears covered under general steering recall (23V-704, 24V-744).
Creaking or Grinding Sound with Steering
Owners report clicking, grinding, or creaking noises when turning the steering wheel, particularly during parking or cornering maneuvers.
When: Can occur early (first service intervals) to mid-ownership.
Symptoms owners cite: Clicking sound when turning wheel; Grinding or creaking noise during steering input; May correlate with stiff or sticky steering
Repairs/costs cited: One owner reports EPS gearbox replaced; another describes a crack sealed with tape by dealership, followed by reoccurrence and eventual hood hinge replacement (unrelated).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No explicit TSB or recall action cited for noise alone; typically addressed during steering rack/EPS replacement.
Steering System Warning Lights or Electrical Failures
In a few cases, owners report the entire dashboard lighting up or power steering warning indicators appearing simultaneously with steering loss.
When: Rare; one incident at 9 days of ownership; another after battery discharge from left flashers.
Symptoms owners cite: Entire dashboard lights illuminate without steering warning lights typically present; Steering failure occurs alongside electrical event; May follow battery discharge or electrical reset
Repairs/costs cited: One owner had rack and pinion replaced after dashlight event. Another had multiple electrical system diagnostics and warning-light clears attempted.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No specific manufacturer response; treated as part of broader steering/electrical investigation.
Synthesized from 728 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 19 most recent
10/19/2023 NHTSA recall 23V-704, Manufacturer recall YFW 10/28/2023--I rented a 2022 Honda Civic from National at airport. Leaving the airport initially I didn't notice an issue. But after traveling several miles at highway speeds, on changing lanes or making minor adjustments in direction, I noticed the steering wheel felt like it would stick, then release allowing the car to change direction,…
Same issue as 400 other people the steering sticks when Turing and I have to apply force to get it it go back to center, can’t drive straight down the road past 50 it’s like I’m a drunk driver anytime I’m on the freeway I’ve had the alignment checked and it’s in spec manager at Honda approved rack replacement but no eta it has been 2 months now and I’ve already almost crashed the car and a police…
Factory Ordered 2022 Civic Touring Sedan summer of 2021. Took delivery October 27th 2021. Vehicle has 17,600~ miles roughly today. Around mid to late summer of 2022 I started noticing the steering becoming semi-stiff, notchy only in centerline position of 3-5 degrees on Highway driving. All driver aides are turned off LKAS etc. Tried with on or off. Basically, any speed in excess of 40+ mph,…
At highway speeds there starts a sticky sensation in the steering. If I’m holding the steering to the left it also feels like it sticks and fails to come back to the middle, but if I apply a little pressure it loosens immediately.
I’ve been having issues few months after I bought the car from Honda dealership. I took it back and forth to them and they said there was an issue but did nothing. The recalls about the steering came up and I don’t feel safe driving the car but last week I took it and they said there was nothing wrong. Steering is sticky. I’m all over the road having to make corrections 90% of the time I’m…
Steering is binding at highway speeds. I am unable to keep the vehicle in between one lane steadily because every time I make small corrections the steering wheel sticks and causes an over correction which is extremely dangerous. The problem has been inspected and diagnosed by a Honda dealership. I have been told I need a new steering rack and pinion. Upon researching this issue I have found…
Steering feels weird and the car just can’t drive STRAIGHT. It’s been like this since I bought the car and I thought it was the alignment but it wasn’t
Steering requires unusual effort. This feels completely different than a car without power steering - it's as if the steering is a bit rigid when steering right or left but loosens up once the initial rigidity is overcome by the driver. Risk is that I didn't know whether I had full control of the car. Quite scary. Problem has not been reported to Honda. No inspections have taken place. No…
Steering wheel gets stuck momentarily while driving. It feels like it skips/steps after getting released. As a result small adjustments to the steering wheel are not smooth when the problem occurs. While not touching the steering wheel, it makes a slight move unintentionally. The problem seems to occur at any speed, but less noticeable at high RPMs. The problem puts me and passengers at risk…
Vehicle have major steaming issues. Over correcting constantly at highway speed. Very dangerous to drive. Brought to dealer. Cannot duplicate the problem. Car curently has 35k miles as I commute everyday with this vehicle. Steering is getting stuck in certain positions. Causing myself to oversteer the vehicle. Does it most at 60-70mph going straight
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2022 Honda Civic?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 728 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Across the 38 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most steering failures cluster between 18,000 and 47,000 miles, with the median around 28,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 18,000; a quarter make it past 47,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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