2018 HONDA CIVIC Steering Problems

My vehicle has a jerk in the electronic power steering. The exact same year make and model vehicles already have a verified recall. I understand my vin number says my vehicle isn’t affected. But it’s having the exact same issue and its exact same year make and model. I do not have the 170.00 dollars to get it diagnosed and Honda is saying they will not upfront cover the cost the diagnose the exact same issue the other same year make and models are already verified to be having and have already been recalled.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was sticky, making the vehicle difficult to maneuver. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering); however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was also informed that there was a TSB on certain model vehicles related to the same failure; however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

Mileage: 44,000

Have the dangerous sticky steering while traveling down the road where steering wheel needs to be “broke free” to make minor corrections. Aware that there is a recall on certain years and models of the Honda’s for the electronic steering rack recall replacement, it isn’t covered on other select years. Honda has diagnosed yet another vehicle not covered by this recall (mine) and is now wanting me to pay $4500 out of pocket for a new steering rack

The steering wheel has been sticky on our 2018 Honda Civic. We took it to a Honda dealership for evaluation and they said it needs a Steering Gearbox Replacement. Other 2018 Honda Civics have had the same issue and a recall was issued but our particular vin number is not apart of this recall. The 2018 recall states: “Due to incorrect production of the steering gearbox torque sensor, the torque sensor magnet may shift from its normal position inside the gearbox. A shifted sensor magnet may cause the steering to move left or right unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.” Because of this risk while driving, as well as it being the same issue that other cars with the same make and model were recalled, ours should also be recalled.

While driving, my steering wheel sticks in position. The steering wheel will remain in that position until I break it free using more than normal force. At speed, this can often result in overcorrection once the steering finally breaks loose. It is most noticable on the highway when trying to make micro-adjustments to the steering to maintain my lane. The micro-adjustments are not possible since more force is needed to loosen the steering wheel from it's stuck position. I've tried to look this issue up online, and it appears this is a common issue experienced by owners of this generation of Honda Civic. The issue is bad enough that steering racks are on back order due to so many being replaced.

Steering wheel sticks when traveling over 60 MPH and trying to make minor lane adjustments on the freeway. This causes the driver to over correct and jerks the car back and forth.

Sticky steering, very difficult to handle on highway. It lasted about 2 weeks, then went away.

My steering sticks at all speeds and is difficult to drive on the highway

EPS gear box Every time I drive vehicle It was recommended by Honda Dealership to replace. The steering wheel catches while going into curves and changing lanes. This is a know problem on other 2018 Honda Civics. Some have been recalled. No warning lights.

Steering is "sticky". It is only noticeable when turning toward the right. It is exactly like the steering gearbox recall Honda announced October 2024. [XXX] My vehicle (2018) doesn't fall under the years recall linked above but its definitely experiencing that same issue. It is dangerous and I can feel the same "stickiness" at low(and high) speeds like backing into a driveway. Especially driving 45+ MPH, going around a right-curve on the highway and immediately when I start to straighten the steering wheel, it quickly jerks. This symptom happens consistently and easily duplicated. I've noticed it about a month ago and still happening every since then. I've never had this steering issues with any of the other vehicles I've owned and driven. There people are in the same generation(2016-2021) civic forums and Facebook groups experiences the same symptoms. The recall linked above should've been at least for the 2018 civics too. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to make a left or right turn, the steering wheel was sticking, requiring extra force to turn the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the rack and pinion were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Mileage: 60,000

The steering is sticky, the power steering does not return the wheel to center whenever I turn. It feels jerky whenever trying to remain center in the lane, especially at highway speeds. Makes slight noise when turning

Electronic power steering is having issues. Did some research and apparently it’s some sort of torque sensor that requires a whole steering rack replacement. This is a safety concern for the driver and other drivers on the road because the steering is “sticky.” It feels like pulling magnets apart to get the steering wheel to rotate more. Sometimes sticking so bad you have to fight it to steer more or realign the steering wheel straight. This is a well documented issue, some models being recalled for it but why not all with the issue? Multiple models in this year had this issue only being recalled by VIN number. The steering rack has not been inspected yet by anyone, but research states this is the issue we are dealing with. The problems occurred after purchasing the car from a used car dealership. It is an expensive repair that should be recalled on all models especially for the safety of the driver and everyone else on the road.

The car has excessive play in the steering causing much vibrations in the seat and steering wheel while driving, the slightest movement will send you all over the road and presents itself extremely jerky and unstable handling. It should not have this much play in the steering. I see multiple complaints over the steering of this car model but oddly enough i have the opposite issue pertaining to the same components but either way it sounds like the steering system of these cars are not up to par in some way and it seems dangerous to continue driving with noticeable issues there. Im about to trade it in dispite im still paying on it and there is over 100,000 miles on it. It feels like an expensive fix that just aint that worth it to me.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was jerking to the left or the right. Additionally, the contact stated that after making a turn, the steering wheel was sticking and failed to return to center, requiring the driver to forcefully return the steering wheel to the center. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the EPS gearbox control unit assembly needed to be replaced, an alignment needed to be performed, and the steering angle neutral position learning procedure needed to be performed. The vehicle was also taken to Sons Honda (105 Sons Dr, McDonough, GA 30253), where the same assessment was made. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

Mileage: 73,000

At first when driving highway speeds small adjustments to stay in lane steering wheel sticks. It has now progressed to any speed. When making adjustments to stay in lane steering wheel sticks causing over corrections, and repetitive correction. The vehicle has been inspected by two private shops. The first shop indicated there was a recall on the steering box. Second shop found two “soft codes” C0051-62 and UO416-68, and also suggested a recall that has been placed on other 2018 Honda civics for a faulty magnet in the steering gearbox could be the issue and suggested connecting with Honda. Called Honda customer service who stated there is no recall on my car, therefore suggested placing report to NHTSA.

I was told by the Honda Service team that my Electric Power Steering rack could be failing. I went in with the complaint of my wheel not returning to center and jerking when turning left -> center. Upon further research, it seems this issue is wide spread and extremely common in the '16 - 19' models of the Honda Civics. Despite this however, Honda has yet to recall the issue, and I was denied on my goodwill claim for assistance resolving the issue. There were no warning lights or signs regarding this issue before it started occurring, and the vehicle has been properly maintained.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver, and the steering wheel was stuck in the direction turned. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact used excessive force to correct the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who confirmed the power steering assist failure, and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering), however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Steering wheel is becoming sticky, meaning it’s not returning back to the center as any car does. It tends to stick either left or right , you cannot make minor adjustments to keep your car center in the highway. You have to constantly keep fighting it either moving the steering wheel hard left or right back and forth. There has been numerous and countless people having the same issues with these cars and more models as well. With no solution the only solution is to replace the steering rack and it’s a $2,000 price tag, not cheap and not something Americans can pay up right away.

The steering wheel feels "sticky" when driving at highway speeds, as in it takes an additional amount of force to do regular and micro adjustments when driving at mostly over 45 MPH, it is more noticeable during longer trips. This feels like a very serious safety issue, since it feels like at any moment the steering wheel might just stick or lock in a position not allowing you to safely steer your car while doing 60 MPH on the highway, a recall for such a glaring safety concern needs to be addressed by HONDA.

Lots of play on the steering wheel (at all speeds). Car swerves driving down the road. Took it to the Honda Dealership. They informed me that the rack and pinion binding need to be replaced (at a $4305.02 estimated cost, with a $139.05 re-alignment). Link to Honda Diagnostics: [XXX] I am not sure how this is possible when my car is approximately 20,000 miles. I drive mainly to work which is under 5 miles a day. I rarely drive on a highway. I have not been in an accident. I distrust these diagnostics. My research shows that 2017-2018 are known to have steering issues: A Honda steering gearbox magnet, specifically related to the electronic power steering (EPS) system, has been identified as a potential issue in certain Honda Civic and CR-V models (2017-2018). The magnet, which helps control the steering assist, may not be properly secured and could dislodge during a full lock turn, potentially causing the steering to apply assist in the opposite direction. This recall is part of a larger effort to address a steering defect in several Honda models. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Steering wheel is hard to move/ steer, makes clunking noises, can feel vibration in the steering wheel, way worse at higher speeds, definitely a safety issue if the steering locks up you can't steer the car!!! I see there are recalls on this make model and year car, but mine isn't included??, it should be and why not? This car has only 15k miles.

The electric power steering (EPS) system failed/malfunctioned this past week. When going over 35 mph my steering wheel would become "knotchy/jerky" and lock up and be difficult to turn. As a result, I took it to Honda to which they stated my whole rack and pinion needed total replacement. No warning signs, messages, icons, or lights came on in my car.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at high speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was drivable. The contact stated that the failure persisted while his wife was driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering), however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Mileage: 150,000

We have noticed a clicking noise and her steering has begun to stick. Took to Honda and they told us they have been seeing this issue and even sent video telling us they see this is an ongoing problem. Filed claim with Honda. They refused to fix the faulty part because there is not recall with my VIN even though many have been recalled. Again, multiple managers at service told us they are just waiting for Honda to recall this. Car has less than 55,000 miles. We have a video they sent us but ai have been unable to attach. It is a video Honda Service sent us stating this was an ongoing issue with Honda advice at this year and a few others. That they were seeing these parts fail.

At speed the steering sticks when turning.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer and an independent mechanic were contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and then taken to an independent mechanic, where both diagnosed that the steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure Technical Service Bulletin: 18-102 (Steering Gearbox); however, the VIN was not included in the bulletin. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The contact was referred by the manufacturer to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Mileage: 80,000

Rack and Pinion steering failure. Sticking, hard to make wheel adjustments. loss of steering control. issue confirmed but Honda Dealership. Honda Dealership contacted Honda North America and was rejected as warranty issue. repair will exceed $7500. This issue corresponded with the fuel Pump recall and failure of the AC system which were covered under warranty recall. Due the High volume of failures of R & P for these Honda civics locating replacement parts is difficult if not impossible.

My complaint is similar to most of the other ones shown here. Notchy steering. I took it to the dealer. They told me that the steering rack was bad and needed to be replaced. How much? $6500! The car has under 30,000 miles on it. Got to give the service rep credit. He asked me if I wanted them to contact American Honda. I said heck yes. While they were making their decision, which took about 2 weeks, I came here and looked at all of the other similar complaints. The dealer told me that Honda would cover 100% of the replacement cost. They ordered the parts and the replacement was completed last week. Although this was resolved to my satisfaction, it's another incident for the record, and it demonstrates that the problem showed up as early as under 30,000 miles.

The steering wheel becomes sticky and stiff. There is also a clicking noise when I try to center it. It is difficult to keep the car within my lane of traffic. There is presently 38,565 miles on this vehicle. I keep up with required maintenance. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the dealership. There is a Safety Recall for 2017-18 civic: steering box . My VIN number is not included on this recall. I understand repair to the steering is close to 4,000.00. No warning lights are on the dashboard.....yet. My understanding is this problem only becomes worse in time. This constant swerving and erratic steering is not only tiresome I believe it can become dangerous.

Steering wheel gets really loose and very stiff at random while driving. I get power steering failure notifications on dash. I spoke with Honda dealership and was told my vehicle doesn’t belong to the recall. I have all the symptoms of the power steering recall issue.

We purchased the vehicle in Jan 2025. As the weather or the car warmed the steering gets stiff and hard to maneuver, making it difficult to stay in the center of the lane. There are times when it gets so bad I think a cop could pull me over for swerving. As I researched the symptoms I found that recall SB18-102 matched the symptoms and was for the same year, make, and model; however, my car’s VIN wasn’t included. I took the vehicle to a local Honda dealership on 6/16/25 who confirmed it was a power steering box failure and gave an estimate of $3,990.46 to fix it. That same day I called Honda customer care and submitted a case to try to get the costs covered due to their being a recall out on the same year, make, and model and issue as mine. They advised me to go back to the dealership and request my car be submitted for Honda’s Goodfaith assistance. I requested this on 7/9/25 and was told on 7/10/25 it was denied with no reasoning. The car has no warning signals however the issue persists. My fear is that it will lock up or not straighten up and I or my son (whom the car was purchased for) will run off the road or cause an accident. This is obviously a known issue but Honda is not taking ownership and declined to help with the cost, which is almost a third of the cost of the vehicle we paid.

Steering wheel sticks, creating an issue to keep vehicle driving in a straight line. Alignment is not out, having to bump the steering wheel back and forth to stay in lane. Feeling of "dropout" in the steering driving at higher rates of speed. No warning lights or other symptoms prior to the failure. Issue has continued since first noticed. Service center can recreate the issue easily and says that the steering rack needs replacing. Not wanting it to further to where the steering wheel is unable to turn.

The steering wheel sticks when slight turning on both sides.

Steering sticks and makes it difficult to correct or straighten the car. Feels jerky and hard to handle

Steering wheel sticks when making slight left/right adjustments at speeds of 55+ causing you to overcorrect. Most noticeable while driving on the freeway trying to maintain a straight line.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel felt like it was sticking. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed steering gearbox. The contact was informed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number 18V663000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

Mileage: 36,000

Sticky steering on highways. Takes effort to make micro adjustments on the wheel. Steering wheel makes a sound when trying to turn or change lanes, especially on the highway.

The steering wheel sticks when moving it. Can't make any subtle moves on the steering wheel because of this and have to jerk the wheel.

Steering is sticking causing car not to stay in lane properly...

We started having trouble keeping it on the road. Then on the highway, at about 73, I thought the car was going to go off the road. The steering felt sticky, and It's awful trying to hold it straight. You can also feel it when car is parked. Once parked and in park, keep it running and just turn the steering wheel. The steering wheel jerks either direction we turn it. We took the car over to our garage, so they can look at it. We were told it had to with the steering rack. Something regarding a magnet inside the gear box. Our mechanic stated they could not even do the work. With a look online we found a safety recall that my car matches all information, except, the VIN number. So our local dealership can fix it, but the cost is crazy at about $4200. My Civic has 49,000 miles, and to pay that amount is foolish. My VIN number had to have been overlooked. I don't know anyway to fight this, except this website. This car has become very dangerous.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 35–40 MPH, the steering wheel was moving to the left and right and was sticking while being corrected. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving at higher speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000. (Steering). The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, where there was a reading of erratic steering operation. The contact stated that the steering wheel was stiff. The cause of the failure was an inoperable EPS electronic power steering system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

Mileage: 35,000

The steering system randomly but frequently has an issue where it “sticks” when going straight down the road, requiring excessive pressure to make minor adjustments to remain in the lane. This causes the car to jerk and the steering to “oversteer” while to trying to maintain the lane. It is available for inspection upon request. My safety and others are put at risk because the issue makes it difficult to remain in the lane while going down the road. When the wheel “sticks” it causes the car to jump/jerk abruptly and sometimes causes the car to leave the lane because of the excessive effort required to “get through” the sticking. This is EXTREMELY dangerous at highway speeds. I had another recall done on the car (fuel pump) and mentioned it to the service manager who noted on the invoice that they could feel the “sticking” feeling and recommended steering rack replacement to correct the issue. The car has not been inspected by Honda, the police or anybody else. There are no warning lamps or active fault codes. The issue was present when I purchased the car at around 80,000 miles and is still present at 123,000 miles. I also had a 2016 Honda Civic that had the same exact issue, starting at around 25,000 miles and lasting until I traded it in at around 80,000 miles. The dealer was never able to replicate the issue when I took the car in to have the issue corrected under warranty so they could never repair the issue. I’ve done intensive research on others having the same issue and there are a LOT of others having this same exact issue on the 10th generation (2015-2023) Honda Civic.

This has been an in going issue. While driving the steering sticks as you try to make small movements to get the car straight. This is especially noticeable at highway speeds and can cause you to over correct on the sticking releases. I have seen multiple reports of this issue in several different places with most stating that Honda has been unwilling to help. There was a recall on the newer models just recently but nothing for the 2018 Honda Civic. This is a very dangerous issue making driving the car safety risk. I had my independent shop state this seems to be a steering box issue that would cost over $4000 to fix with original Honda parts.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly and was sticking, requiring the steering wheel to be manually returned to center after making a turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the steering rack. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Driving at moderate speeds causes steering wheel to become sticky, notchy and stiff. Gets stuck to the left or right when turning. Causes car to go out of lanes and overall hard to adjust the wheel

Steering is notchy, when making a turn at highway speeds, the steering will lock in the position of the turn. Takes force to get it to free up and allow you to straighten out the wheels. It also causes the car to wander and is notchy in the 12 O'clock position. Feels like it is sticking, then releases. The issue becomes worse the longer the drive time is.

The steering constantly sticks in warmer weather. Have reported to the dealer several times and they can not replicate or have any idea what I'm referring to (even though its very well reported to be an issue/recall). It is scary to drive at times because you are forced to jerk the wheel just to get it to respond making you almost swerve.

Steering gear box does not return to center

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a turn, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, and the steering wheel seemed to be sticking, requiring the steering wheel to be manually returned to center. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000. The VIN was not available.

Mileage: 129,000

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly and seemed to be sticking, requiring the steering wheel be manually returned to center after making a turn. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Mileage: 135,000

My steering wheel was sticking. At speeds above 45 it was much more noticeable. When I was driving in a strait line and had to move the steering slightly the steering wheel would stick. It would cause the car to pull to one side and when you adjust the wheel to in the opposite side it would do the same thing. You where driving in a straight road constantly over correcting , playing ping pong to keep your car in the lane. When I looked on the internet this seems to be a common problem. I had my car looked at a Honda dealership. They told me there was no recall. My only choice was to get it repaired. It cost me 4,546.35 to be repaired. I bought a Honda for dependability and feel they should take responsibility for this before someone gets seriously injured.

steering sticks while trying to stay in lane, makes driving tedious and uncomfortable Honda tech test drive found that steering sticks at 38 and 48

2018 civic ex-t has sticky steering wheel, yes it is available for inspection upon request. The sticky steering wheel which seems more severe during warmer creates severe handling problems on all roadways, especially the highway. Not sure why Honda hasn't included this year of civic in their sticky steering recall? vin# [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I purchased the vehicle December 29 of 2020 and it was already stiff and difficult to drive. When driving above 20 mph the steering wheel gets stiff/ sticky and starts making clicking noises. It becomes harder to turn and remain in the lane. You have to jolt the steering wheel. There are no visible indications that there is an issue with the steering. Dealerships have conducted many multi point inspections and fail to address this issue.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the vehicle was still drivable; however, the contact stated that the steering wheel locked occasionally. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Mileage: 60,000

When driving at highway speeds, a slight turn to left causes to steering wheel to get "stuck" where it takes more than normal force to get it back to center. It's hard to keep car going straight. Reported to Honda and they say there is a steering recall to some 10th Gen Civics but not mine. It's 3300 to fix and this issue has been happening since 50k miles. Plus turning steering wheel to left "clicks". This should be part of a recall and not force people to pay for an expensive repair that is a manufacturer defect. Plus it's a safety issue.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to steer to the left or the right. Additionally, the steering wheel failed to return to the original position as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Mileage: 55,000

There is an issue with my steering. There is a cranking/clicking noise and the wheel gets stuck when turning or switching lanes. There was a recall for the steering gear box but I my car wasn’t part not included but not sure why. I took it to the dealer when I first got it but they couldn’t mimic it. It’s not safe when driving if I can’t fully control the steering wheel. I took it to a mechanic who stated the issue was the gear box but was hoping I was part of the recall. No warnings just gradually sticking more and cranking more.

This is the transcript of a conversation with NHTSA. This is a huge safety issue that should include my VIN. Honda was also contacted, and they explained that my VIN was not covered. Does anyone care that this safety issue could result in a fatality? Info: Please wait for a site operator to respond. Info: Agent 'AnnMarie' has joined the Desktop Sharing session AnnMarie: Thank you for contacting the Dept. of Transportation Vehicle Safety Hotline, How may I assist you? I own a 2018 Honda Civic, VIN [XXX] . It has 1 unrepaired recall showing, and that is for the fuel pump module. I have another issue with this vehicle: The steering wheel will jerk at certain points, which results in overcorrection and, in my opinion, is a huge safety issue. Honda says the steering recall does not include my VIN. I've read where it is the steering gear box. How do I get Honda to make this repair as a recall? Certain VINs are covered, but for some reason, mine is not. Please advise. AnnMarie: Recalls are VIN-specific so in order for your vehicle to be included in a recall the VIN must be selected by the manufacturer as a vehicle with the potential defective problem. AnnMarie: If you are experiencing a failure with your vehicle that relates to a recall, you may file a complaint regarding your failure and reference the recall. To do so, please call our Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 and a Customer Service Representative will be happy to assist you or you may submit it online by visiting the following link: Report a Vehicle Safety Problem, Equipment Issue | NHTSA AnnMarie: You may contact your manufacturer Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit [XXX] with your VIN to determine if there are any open recalls, Technical Service Bulletin (TSB), extended warranty programs, or special campaigns or to obtain the recall, independent recalls, Technical Service Bulletin (TSB), extended warranty programs, or special campaigns repair history on your INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I’m calling about my 2018 Honda Civic the steering column is experiencing sticky and stuck positions preventing the car from turning properly. There was a recall on certain models from 2016 to 2021. I believe I took it in for service and they replaced the fuel pump when my initial Complaint was the steering. I was told that it would cost me $250 for a diagnosis to determine if the steering box is at fault I would like to speak to somebody at your soonest available time because my wife refuse to drive the car and she has gotten a rental car. Phone number is [XXX] area code [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] is listed as the owner my wife. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The steering wheel is sticky and takes some effort to steer. The issue makes the vehicle dangerous to drive, as maintaining control of the vehicle is more difficult. I brought the issue to the attention of the service department at Honda of the Avenues in Jacksonville, Fl, on 5/26/2023. The response was that they could not see the problem. Now, on 4/5/2025, I again brought up the same issue. This time they say there is an issue.

Steering wheel sticks while driving down the interstate, having to use more force to turn wheel then have to over correct. There is already a recall on this issue just not for this VIN and it needs to be included

The steering 'sticks' especially at speeds 60mph and results in over correction to move the direction of travel back to center. This makes it very difficult to safely drive and maintain lane position especially on wet or slippery roads. Coggin Honda of St. Augustine performed an inspection of the vehicle for the issue on March 27, 2025. Here is their diagnosis and identifies the Steering Gearbox be replaced: Steering Gearbox Replacement: c/s wheel sticks with small inputs turning left or right, confirmed issue, present at higher speeds when attempting a lane change. The steering wheel is attached to the steering gearbox by the steering shaft. As the driver moves the steering wheel, the steering gearbox, through a series of linkages, steers by pushing or pulling the front wheels of the vehicle.

sticky/notchy steering - this issue is the same as what is widely reported and already recalled on 11th generation honda civic and acura models. very widely reported in online forums and message boards. acknowledged by dealer service departments with recommended action of replacing steering rack. usually after warmup, the steering wheel is "sticky" or "notchy' when trying to make small inputs from a center orientation or "12 o'clock" position. this results in too much movement when the steering "breaks" from the sticky/notchy condition, often resulting in necessitating an overcorrection back to center. this results in swerving on the road and causes unpredictable and erratic steering action

component: steering rack steering sticks all all speeds including highway speeds vehicle has been inspected by a certified honda dealership they confirmed it needs a steering rack. no warnings. vehicle only has 54,000 when problem started.

I am driving south into warmer weather and the steering is suddenly sticking while driving at highway speeds. It takes more pressure that normal to overcome the resistance and results in awkward swerving.

At approximately 25k miles, the steering became "sticky" at all operating speeds. Extra effort was required to maneuver the vehicle or to simply keep it within the travel lane. The car was not safely operable prior to repair. A local dealership replaced the steering rack and pinion (at my cost). Issue was resolved.

June of 23' I took my car to the dealership Honda. My steering was locking and causing the car to drift left and right. They diagnosed the car as needing a steering gearbox. It behaves in the same manner as the previous year Honda with a magnet problemThe recall states only 54 cars have this recall which seems like there may be more out there and I am one of them. It I was quoted many thousands of dollars to repair "the electronic steering gear box assembly. I have still not fixed the car. It continues to drift left and right and feels like a locking magnet catches. Honda states they will not stand behind the part and require me to pay for the fix. I believe that the defective part was not of my doing or fault and that Honds should honor the recall for this vehicle. This is not the first time I requested your help. I have paperwork I can send as I am unable to send attachments. Please let me know what you need from me and I will get it Thanks [XXX]

The steering wheel sticks when it is at center while driving down a straight road or a slight bend and I have to push the steering wheel past the center. But I mostly experience this issue when driving down a straight road and the steering wheel is in the center position and I have to turn the steering wheel slightly to the right or left to bring the car back to the center of the lane due to car moving left or right of lane because of road crown, wind, etc. My safety is at risk when I adjust the steering wheel to the left or right of center and get resistance (sticky). When I push past the resistance the steering wheel goes further to the left or right than desired and jerks the car in that direction causing an erratic motion in the direction I'm pushing the steering wheel. The erratic motion could be a safety issue if the road conditions are not good. This could put the safety of others at risk, specifically other drivers who see the erratic movement of the vehicle and react to it. I called the Honda dealership and scheduled a service for next week. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to this. This issue appeared several months ago and seemed to go away and then returned.

I’m having a problem with my steering, the steering wheel is sticky and jerky feeling when driving, the wheel more often on highway driving will get stuck to one side causing you to have to yank and jerk it to dislodge it. I checked with a few local mechanics and do not see anything with tie rods or anything and point to the steering rack, I did some research online and saw multiple others having similar issues due to faulty steering rack magnets.

When driving at least 45 mph+, the steering wheel "sticks" in a certain position. When trying to turn the opposite way, it takes more effort than normal, and it over corrects itself to a point of serious concern. I am afraid of my daughter's safety, as this is her car, and if she over corrects too much, it jerks in a way that would be in risk of an accident. This problem has gradually increased in seriousness overtime as it is getting worse. I have contacted two different Honda dealerships. One dealership said it was an electric power steering rack and they refuse to fix for free, even though Honda put out a recall for this same issue in 2023-2024 Honda civics. Under the lemon law act, Honda is required to fix repairs if it is a manufacturing defect. This sticky wheel issue is not a owner or driver's fault. This is a manufacturing defect that I was quoted to pay $3,760.72 to fix. The other Honda dealership said that it was a manufacturing defect in the steering gearbox and that the service representative would contact a Honda Representative to discuss the repair. When the service dealership representative called me back, they said the Honda representative would not cover the cost. I am very frustrated as I see many other 2018 Honda owners having the same issue, this is manufacturing defect, and Honda has refused to put out a recall.

Two components failed safety inspection: 1. replace steering wheel assembly. Steering gear is faulty. 2. Alignment- 4 wheel alignment- required with steering gear replacement. Yes, available for inspection upon request. Diagnostics ran 12/9/2024. This is a repeat problem as this occurred in 1/2023, as well. Safety concern: I am a single mom and three instances while my child was in the vehicle the car has self corrected it’s steering towards other vehicles in traffic. Yes, problem has been reproduced. Both codes received from service center 12/2/2024 and diagnostics ran by dealer 12/9/2024 (first available appointment.) Honda dealership has diagnosed (can provide documentation) and Honda Corp has been made aware of this 12/3/2024 initial contact to NHTSA & Honda Corp with suspected issue and called both 12/9/2024 with confirmation upon receipt of diagnostics. This occurred in January 2023 and the entire steering system was replaced. Upon replacement the issue has not acted up again until around 11/29/24. The replacement did not make a full two years before reoccurring failure.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that when purchasing the vehicle, while test-driving the vehicle, the contact became aware of an issue with the steering wheel. The contact stated that the steering wheel was shaking and jerking abnormally, and the steering wheel would self-correct. The contact reached out to the Hyundai of Wesley Chapel where the vehicle was purchased, and the contact was referred to Honda of Bay County where the entire steering system was replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, after two years the failure recurred. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted after the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (STEERING) as a possible remedy for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Mileage: 78,000

I previously submitted a report to your agency on May 31, 2024 regarding my 2018 Honda Civic Sedan (VIN# provided) relating to what has been widely called a "sticky" steering action. After having one of their dealerships confirming there is a problem with my steering, I wrote Honda America on June 1, 2024 and advised them of that problem and requested my vehicle be added to a recall program that has included other Honda Civic's in the same manufacturing date range as my vehicle. Honda refused. To further confirm and document that my vehicle suffers from this problem, I took my vehicle to another local Honda dealer, who also confirmed my vehicle suffers from this problem. By letter of October 30, 2024 I again wrote Honda America and appealed for them to repair this dangerous steering problem. I must continue to drive this vehicle with this serious problem, and I am writing this to document my communications with Honda, and hope that your agency will intervene with Honda to add my vehicle to a recall program. To be clear, the internet is full of owners of the same year and make of my vehicle who are having the same problem with their steering. Thank You

The steering has suffered from a sticky or notched feeling off an on for the last 3 years. It seems to happen whenever the car is warm/in hot weather. It feels like the steering gets stuck in place, so you can't smoothly make adjustments. It's worst when you're driving straight or in gradual sloping turns in warm weather. It feels like it sort of clicks out of the rut it's stuck in, generally only to get stuck feeling again immediately. I just gifted the car to my son, and I'm concerned that this will continue to be a problem, since it's never cleared up while I've owned the vehicle. I am the original owner. The mileage is currently 56,220. If I had to guess, the problem has been occurring probably for the last 20K miles? I have asked 2 different Honda Dealerships in the DFW area (Honda Grapevine and Vandergriff Honda) to see if they could figure it out, and both times, they said they couldn't replicate the problem. I saw the recall affecting newer models of these cars and it exactly matches the problem my Honda has been having.

Steering wheel is sticking when trying to make subtle adjustments staying inside the lane. This makes it harder to keep the vehicle inside the lane without jerking the car. There is already a recall out for more recent Honda models regarding this sticking steering issue, but the steering problem is also present in my 2018 model. The sticking steering wheel can cause an accident. There are no warning lights coming up at this time.

When I’m driving at highway speeds the steering wheel feels stiff like the power steering isn’t working then it kicks in and over steers so you are going back and forth in your lane. If you don’t use both of your hands the car can get away from you and you will end up in the next lane.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was sticking. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer found no cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

Mileage: 6,000

On hot, very humid days, typically 80 degrees or hotter, the steering will lock in position which requires a very strong turn of the steering wheel to get it to turn again. This action causes the car to swerve and into other lanes of traffic causing a major safety concern. This problem has been discussed with a Honda quality assurance representative with no resolution. This has not been reproduced by a service center as it is an intermittent issue and the car has not been inspected by the manufacturer as they did not seem concerned about the problem. No warning lights are displayed before, during or after the problem.

Like many other Honda Civics 2018, I have a "sticky" steering wheel when making slight turns or changing lanes on highway, normally at 50 mph or more. it happens all the time now. seems to be a safety issue but Honda is not recalling. We bought for our new driver [XXX] old in Jan) and feel it's a true safety concern for him. Please advise. thanks INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The steering wheel sticks and requires abnormal effort to turn the wheel from the neutral (steering straightforward) to either left or right resulting in oversteering situations once the wheel has "broke-free" from the sticking. The sticking is not noticeable until the vehicle has warmed-up, usually ten to fifteen minutes drive time. The 2018 Civic has 74,850 miles and sticking began around 65,000 but has become more prevalent over time.

While driving the vehicle, only left turn direction. The steering wheel will hang when it should go back to center position such as in a curve on the road. It requires a slight jerk to get the wheel to move back to the center position. It is really noticable and could be dangerous if you don’t pay close attention.

The steering wheel sticks when traveling causing a definite safety issue. I have had some difficulty maintaining my lane on the road at times. There are a lot of folks posting on the Honda blogs about this same issue. This problem started a while back and continues to happen periodically. I can't afford the $4,500 dollars the dealer wants to fix it. Please issue a recall. Thanks.

Steering sticking at all speeds and when parked.

The steering sticks when driving, particularly at highway speeds. Steering corrections are slow and difficult and cause over correction with potential loss of vehicle control.

Steering is stiff and sticky at high speeds when trying to make small adjustments while driving. I have read on car forums this is a common issue which requires complete replacement of the steering system. My safety is at risk driving this vehicle due to over correction and being unable to properly steer. It has not been inspected by a dealer. This issue appeared about a year ago. I noticed a very similar recall on 2022-2025 models and I think this is a systemic issue with Honda civics.

When going above 20 mph the vehicle has an issue where the steering wheel will become stuck. Going around a turn you can let go of the wheel with it turned and the wheel will not go back to center. You have to physically turn the wheel the opposite direction to make the steering unstuck. The problem becomes worse the faster you are driving. On the interstate it becomes difficult to maintain the vehicle in the center of the lane because you have to fight the wheel to unstick it so your vehicle makes sudden moves. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. It only has 89,000 miles and I've never owned a vehicle develop an issue like this with relatively low miles.

The steering wheel acts as it is sticking in place when driving down the highway and requires a greater than typical force to free the wheel. This mostly causes the wheel to overcorrect and the vehicle to jolt across the lane and sometimes out of the lane. Minute changes in steering angle required to maintain lane position become virtually impossible resulting in erratic steering inputs. I am aware that this is a common issue across multiple years of Honda Civic. I was told that the dealer will diagnose this issue as a faulty steering rack with a repair cost of ~$4,000. No warning lamps illuminate indicating a problem with the vehicle.

The power steering sticks when driving at highway speed in straight line. Any steering corrections are difficult and could cause over correction and loss of vehicle control.

Car threw a p0035 code which indicates a problem with the turbo bypass valve solenoid high voltage/circuit. Car suddenly lost power and had many service lights go off. The check engine light, power steering, brakes, stability, and other lights went on. This prevents my car from going over 40 MPH without feeling like the car is struggling to accelerate. The dealership couldn't reproduce or confirm the issue when I went in for service. The code will disappear and reappear after a few starts ups. I noticed that the 2017 type R has this recall but I'm noticing a lot of other owners having this issue as well.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was sticking and jerking while turning in either direction. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel, the steering would over correct, making it difficult to keep the vehicle inside the desired lane. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 58,000.

Mileage: 58,000

See attached document for complaint.

My 2018 Honda Civic is presenting with issues related to another safety recall, but my Vin doesn't come up for that recall. I got diagnostics done for this issue at a Honda certified dealership, the wanted over $5600 to repair the safety recall issue because my Vin doesn't come up for that specific recall- only one of the safety recalls, which they do not have parts for. I got a second opinion with another mechanic who confirmed that what's going on with my car is a recall safety issue on Honda's part, not my own. My car is not safe to drive due to a rack and pinion safety issue and a fuel pump issue and the safety issues have gotten worse. Others and my own safety is put at risk because the car doesn't have a lot of power to maneuver the vehicle safely as well as the steering locking up. My vehicle shows no lights on the dash.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, observing that the steering wheel continuously jerked to the left. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the steering rack and pinion. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnosis, finding that the steering rack was binding and causing the steering wheel to jerk hard to the left. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Mileage: 77,000

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the steering wheel pulled slightly in the opposite direction and made a clicking sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Mileage: 45,000

The steering does not allow for smaller adjustments making it difficult to keep the vehicle continuing in a straight line in higher speeds (highways, freeways). When attempting to pull the wheel, it will not move until more force is used, causing the wheel to jerk and making the vehicle difficult to control. After checking with the Norm Reeves Honda Center, they suggested it was an issue with the power steering rack, however many others report they've had a similar issue but discovered it was the gearbox at fault. This problem has been occurring after around 40,000 miles but the condition worsened over time.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering failed to function as intended, with the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure occurred while driving on a major highway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

Took car in for service due to car jerking from left to right while driving at speeds above 40 mph and making a clicking sound when turning left and right. Steering wheel also feels stiff while driving and has slow reaction time.

The steering wheel keep locking I be happen to jerk the wheel back

I am having the dealer look at my car next Thursday due to my steering wheel randomly going limp. It seems the car only does it when the engine is warmed up. I’ve noticed this issue when driving straight and mainly going around curves. When the steering goes limp, it cause me to over correct in which my car swerves. There are no warning lamps. This problem started around 70k miles for me and I am at 90k now and I feel the problem has worsened. Sometimes the car is hard to keep on a straight line, it feels as if the wind is always blowing and when you turn against the wind the steering goes loose for about .2 seconds.

Ongoing issue with steering sticking near center of range when driving. This causes a constant need to oversteer in order to free it from sticking. The issue increases with speed, to that point that highway speeds require a constant level of slight swerving to correct course. Has been duplicated by independent mechanic and dealer. Dealer diagnosed "internally binding power steering rack" that requires replacement of power steering gear assembly. Parts are unavailable with no ETA. Independent mechanic (Honda specialist) says it's not the first case he's seen with these cars.

The steering wheel is very “sticky” and “jerky”. The steering wheel will momentarily get stuck in its place until enough pressure is applied to unstick it, resulting in the car jerking constantly. It is especially noticeable at high speeds which is more dangerous. Online I see a lot of owners experiencing this exact same issue. I believe there needs to be a recall or extended warranty for the part responsible for the steering issue.

The steering wheel sticks & resists movement when traveling at highway speeds. It is resistant to minor steering corrections away from or toward center. This results in a jerky ride and movement when keeping within my lane.

Steering is sticking while correcting lanes on highway at high speed

The steering rack is failing, which is confirmed by the Brandon Honda Service Department. The steering wheel sticks when in a left turn and the driver must push it back into a straight position to straighten out the car while driving. We are worried that it will not push back one day and cause problems while driving, which has prevented us from driving the car for longer distances. This problem started in April 2024. We know there is a recall for this part in Honda's, but my car does not fall under the recall because of the V.I.N. number. THIS PART IS ON BACK ORDER FOR MONTHS!

The electric power steering is bad in this model vehicle. Once the car is warmed up, it begins to have a stick/jerky steering wheel. It is difficult to make minor adjustments while driving straight, as the wheel jerks one way or the other when there is a problem. There is a recall on the EPS on 2018 Honda Civics, however my VIN does not fall into the recall, and it should because it is a faulty part and is unsafe to drive. The sticky steering wheel will even show itself when in park. Steering should be smooth and this should not be an issue on a car with such low mileage. I have taken the vehicle to a certified Honda mechanic and they recommended replacing the EPS rack. This should not be an issue on a car this new.

Over 40mph attempts to make subtle adjustments to maintain lane following, the steering seems to bind slightly. Extra pressure overcomes the resistance but overcorrects leading to weaving in and sometimes out of the lane. It seems more pronounced the longer the trip as if perhaps heat exacerbates the problem. This is dangerous and I am afraid of worsening.

Steering sticks when driving, causes over correction, and unsafe driving. Purchased the car used with 41k miles on it and just thought it was misaligned, but new tires and alignment done and issue is still VERY present. Honda needs to recall all vehicles affected and make this right because a 4k repair bill for their issue is just insane!

The electric power steering rack assembly is malfunctioning. The steering wheel becomes stuck while driving and high force is required to free the steering wheel to enable turning. This can repeat rapidly and can be very clearly heard with an audible knocking noise. This issue is most evident when driving on the highway and driving straight. Making small adjustments to stay within the driving lines is incredibly difficult, exhausting, and leads to unintended oversteering and swerving. This puts the driver and others at risk of death and/or injury. This issue occurs every time the vehicle is operated. This issue has been confirmed by a Honda dealership and there are no warning lamps to notify the user of this issue. This safety issue affects 10th generation Honda Civics and is widely known to owners of these vehicles. Honda recommends replacing the electric power steering rack assembly. Action is needed to ensure a recall of these vehicles and a safe solution is implemented. Failure to do so will likely result in more accidents, injury, and death associated with this safety issue.

There is an issue with the steering in my 2018 Honda Civic. The vehicle is available to be inspected as long as it won’t cost me anything. My steering wheel sticks after driving and the engine has a change to get warm. It seems to stick slight off center and I cannot drive straight or make the minute adjustments needed to maintain my lane. Once I go over 25 mph and the sticking begins I have to constantly over compensate to stay in my lane. This issue has made it nearly impossible to stay in my lane while driving, could cause a crash this putting myself, my child, and anyone on the road in danger. I have not been able to bring my car to a dealership to replicate the issue or to evaluate it because I can’t afford the cost of that. The car has not been inspected by any third party. There are no warning lights or messages.

At higher speeds, the steering wheel sticks when trying to maintain in a lane. You have to apply a little extra pressure to get the steering wheel to unstick and this causes the vehicle to swerve.

At highway speeds the steering sticks or hangs up. This car has an early version of electronically assisted steering and research shows Honda has recalled some models for this issue ... but not my VIN. That doesn't make sense. Honda tells me that recalls are based on manufacturing facility which doesn't make sense on a safety issue. So, when driving at highway speeds, the steering will stick, pulling to the left. I have to pull it back to the right to correct this. The result is that I am basically weaving down the road, appearing not to be able to hold my line. It is certainly a safety issue to the point that I won't let others drive the vehicle. I don't understand why Honda has repaired this issue on some vehicles but not all. I want there to be a record of this in case of the worst case scenario. The car has about 72,000 miles now and the problem started at about 55,000 miles. I have contacted Honda several times to no avail. They say there is no recourse through Honda.

Steering is sticky or notchy, usually happens above 30mph, but varies, is not consistent. Happens in the middle of a curve and causes overcorrection. Has occured many times.

After approximately 15 minutes of driving the steering becomes sticky. At highway speeds the steering does not self center. The slightest left/right movement will cause the vehicle to continue in that direction until driver input to counter the motion. Steering rack is making clicking/groaning noise when the steering wheel is turned more than 45 degrees either direction when the vehicle is sitting still. This has been an ongoing problem since approximately 2022.

When driving highway speeds (50-70 MPH) the steering wheel feels "notched" between 11 and 1 positions. This will cause me to oversteer in making minor adjustments. The problem is more consistent in daytime traffic with the temperatures at the hottest. In morning commutes, the issue arises about 15 minutes into the commute. Looking at online forums there have been many instances of other drivers experiencing the same problem however most could not have the issue resolved due to licensed dealers not fixing the faulty device but instead saying this is a compliant design.

Steering feels rough. When traveling down highway, resistance is felt when trying to make steering adjustments right or left. The pressure required to make adjustments causes the car to weave, as each adjustment right or left requires pressure to overcome resistance. I also have had steering bump against my input going around a corner. This is a dangerous defect and is well documented. Honda should recall these defective electronic steering units.

The problem I have is with the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) rack on my 2018 Honda Civic Si. My safety is at risk because the EPS rack causes the steering wheel to stick at the 12-o clock position while driving in ambient temperatures above 60F. The vehicle is difficult to keep driving straight, and the sticking causes me to have to jerk the wheel from side to side to overcome the sticky spot. This is a common issue on 10th and 11th Gen Hondas and Acuras. My vehicle has not been inspected yet by Honda as they would charge me to diagnose the issue, or simply deny any problem exists. I am a shadetree/at-home mechanic who has determined this issue from my own research and mechanical knowledge. The symptoms first appeared 1 year ago during the summer after I bought the car.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Electronic Power Steering. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? You are not able to comfortably drive in a straight line with this component not working. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No Warning

When merging over left to right my steering wheel seems to stick like a magnet is pulling it. I've taken it to 2 different shops and they say that "it's the electronic rack and pinion. Nothing to be fixed as this is normal." What I see here is a safety issue because when the steering wheel releases from the "magnet" it makes me feel like over correcting my turn because it pulls hard to whichever direction it's being pulled.

Over the past few months, I have noticed the steering wheel "sticking" while driving. It occurs most frequently on trips longer than 30 minutes or on trips at highway speeds (55+ mph) for any amount of time. The steering sticks at the 12 position and requires extra force to move it to the 11 or 1 positions. This makes it difficult to make micro-adjustments when driving straight or on slightly curved roads without wrenching the steering wheel in a way that causes the car to swerve or move further than expected/needed. The problem has been reproduced by the dealership McGovern Honda in Boston. The dealership expects the problem to become worse. The manufacturer has not inspected the vehicle or component, nor have the police or insurance agents. There were and are no warning messages or errors. The problem first became noticeable in February/March 2024.

While the wheel is centered and moving, primarily at highway speeds, the steering feels sticky in the sense where making slight corrections to the left or right causes over correction. While centered the wheel has a “hump” to overcome before steering input is registered at the wheels.

Beginning about early February 2024, the steering of this vehicle became "sticky" at certain speeds. More specifically, above about 40 MPH the steering wheel will almost lock into place and resistance is felt when the driver attempts to turn the steering wheel in a different direction. Yes, I consent to an inspection by Honda or NHTSA representatives upon request. The described condition 1) can cause the driver to concentrate on the condition, and 2) can cause the driver to over-compensate when they turn the wheel from the sticky/stuck wheel position while driving. Yes, the condition was described to a local Honda dealer on February 11, 2024 (I have a copy of their report - which I have uploaded with this writing). While their diagnosis isn't shown on that report, the dealer verbally advised this writer that the problem I described was identified and the dealer provided me an estimate to replace a steering mechanism for a price of about $2,970. The dealer advised there was no recall on this vehicle for this problem. I later called Honda and was told the same thing. No, there were no warning lights or vehicle messages, or notifications from Honda, about this condition. As noted previously, the condition appeared about early February 2024.

Car has rough steering inputs when making small corrections in a left only turn when traveling over 45 mph. The initial input to the left is smooth however when adjusting the wheel to the right to make a correction the wheel will get stuck and then have a jerk or rough correction which can cause large unwanted correction, especially at higher speeds. This issue is most likely the EPS failing in some way.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel was twitching and jerking while turning in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified to the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Mileage: 55,000

The steering is “sticky” in one area, particularly when trying to keep the car centered. I’m having to over correct to either side.

The steering gearbox needs to be replaced. Saftey risk to the driver and others is present when adjusting steering wheel from center position - to be more specific, the "sticky" steering wheel is causing overcompensation when trying to make slight adjustment from dead center position while driving straight. Documentation from the vehicle's dealership shows a general diagnosis as steering gearbox. The repair estimate shows the replacement cost at $8916.45. Currently, the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. There are no warning lamps or messages to indicate the gearbox, only physical symptoms are present while driving. At this time, the car's dealership is the only party to have inspected or investigate the issue.

I filled complaint few days ago and want to update findings. I brought car to Honda dealership due to sticking steering wheel. They right away were aware of the problem and asked the service manager to come speak to me. He said he would take the car for a quick drive around parking lot to verify problem. Upon return he said the steering rack was definitely the problem and had to be replaced. I asked how he was so sure of this, was this a common problem? He said yes, it’s a growing issue and had already replaced 5-6 in the last month on the year Civics and CRVs. They worked up a quote for replacing the rack. $6,971.60! The car only has 57,291 miles on it, it is out of warranty by 13 months. He said if had only been 6 months out of warranty he could have covered it. He said it was out of his hands. Cost of this repair is 30% of the cars value! I asked if the car was safe to drive as this is my daughter’s car. He said in his opinion it was, and he didn’t think it would get worse. My daughter said problem gets worse after about 40 minutes of driving, so I just took it on a long drive. Not only does it get worse but it’s almost uncontrollable. I gave her my car to drive until we figure out what to do. We certainly do not have the money to repair this as I’m sure 1,000’s of other owners who have the same problem. This is going to start causing accidents on our roadways. This is a very serious issue that Honda is very aware of.

The steering wheel sticks causing it difficult to keep car in lane.

When I drive the car at highway speed or any speed above 30mph, the steering of the car gets sticky, jerky feeling. When trying to make minor adjustments to keep the car straight within its lane, it would feel like the steering wheel will stick and the car doesn't respond to make those adjustments. Therefore, I have to give it a harder force but causing it to jerk more in the direction I’m trying to steer, which causes slight over steering and having to correct back the other direction. This sticky steering happens all the time.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side headlight failed to illuminate intermittently and was dimmed. The contact stated that the passenger's side headlight bulb had previously been replaced several times; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel was loose while making a left turn and seized while making a right turn. No warning light was illuminated. The contact jerked the steering wheel to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side headlight connector switch needed to be replaced. The dealer was unable to duplicate the steering failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight later failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Mileage: 30,000

Steering sticks causing over correcting and can cause an accident. It happens all the time and at different speeds

Car has power steering issue most noticeable at highway speeds. The steering sticks and has resistance to small adjustments, especially trying to go straight then suddenly the resistance gives way and the wheel snaps to the side over steering to that side. Issue has been going on for years and seems to be getting progressively worse. This issue seems to match the description of the EPS defect on 2018 Civics (NHTSA ID: 18V663000 ) but my VIN was not included in the recall, despite showing similar issues. Called corporate and was told VIN didn't match so not under recall and any repairs would not be covered.

Bumper loose, No A/C only for first day! Car shakes at stop. Low power when pressing gas peddle.

The steering wheel sticks requiring extra force while driving to stay in the lane. Particularly a problem when driving on a highway and when it is windy.

Vehicle steering sticks when turning left or right at highway speeds requiring over correcting which has become increasing worse and dangerous as the vehicle becomes unstable during the over correcting process.

The steering wheel starts sticking when going highway speed around causing me to overcompensate to adjust it to keep following the road, when done so, the car jerks along with the overcompensation. This is causing alot of strain on my arms due to me having to constantly force the wheels to turn to follow the road, took it to the dealership, quoted $4000+ for a steering rack replacement. I hope something gets done about this issue as I’m seeing many similar cases here

I recently brought in my car to Rousch Honda. They told me that my vehicle needs a new EPS rack costing $5000. My car has 95151 miles on it. After driving for about a half hour on the highway, I get a sticking steering wheel. I can move it but it takes slightly more effort to keep it straight. When it happens it occurs intermittently. Sometimes it happens often. Other times it doesn't happen at all. I think there should be a recall so that it doesn't cause an accident where people over correct and lose control.

Steering wheel “sticks” when making long sweeping left turns at any speed or when making small steering corrections at highway speeds. Steering wheel requires an extra amount of effort to move causing over corrections. At highway speeds it results in the appearance of erratic driving. The “stickyness” increases with heat, generated by both increased running time and higher ambient air temperatures. My vehicle has 86k miles, the issue has gotten progressively worse since around the 45k mile mark. Seems very similar to the issue that has resulted in a recall for the 2022-23 civics. The quality of Honda vehicles seems to be in a downward spiral. This issue is a major safety concern.

Steering has been an issue with this car from the start, when driving at highway speeds the car never drives straight. No matter how straight I keep my steering wheel, the car will still start to drift without correction- which is usually not an issue, but the civics steering has little to no resistance (firmness) so it turns very easily, thus making it nearly impossible to avoid overcorrecting. The sensitivity adds a huge fear factor for me as well considering how hard it is to control this car to begin with, if you dont manage to over steer yourself, the extremely high sensitivity settings of the steering wheel will almost guarantee an over correction... which is nonstop (and a huge distraction!!) until you arent moving. I couldn't imagine it would be easy trying to regain control under these conditions if God forbid I end up losing it.

At ~80,000 miles on the odometer, the vehicle began exhibiting stiff/unresponsive steering at highway speeds. Specifically, when driving on a level plane in a straight line, the driver's attempts to correct drifts in direction by turning the steering wheel elicit no immediate feedback from the steering rack. This, in turn, forces the driver to exert greater steering effort via the steering wheel that, in turn, leads to a sudden and somewhat dramatic reaction from the steering rack. At best, this is annoying and increases driver fatigue on long trips. At worst, it creates a steering overreaction that could result in rollover or collision. Symptoms are identical to the steering rack malfunctions described in the recall for 2022-2023 models of the Honda Civic. The numbers of complaints appear to be relatively high and consistent with steering rack issues that date back to 2016 and persist through the 2022-2023 models. NHTSA would be well within its regulatory authority to order Honda to initiate a recall for this flaw.

Vehicle has a little over 100,000 miles on it. Issue started happening on and off starting at ~85k miles. Steering will resist/stick when making small adjustments while driving on a straight road or a wide curve causing overcorrection. The amount of sticking seems to vary depending on the amount of time driven and the temperature outside. Potentially dangerous (and extremely annoying) because it happens seemingly at random and is the amount of force to correct the steering is unpredictable. Sometimes it stick hard, sometimes it sticks a small amount, and sometimes it sticks none. Sometimes the car has to be swerved to be kept straight in the lane after breaking out of one of the sticking fits. It resets every time the wheel is straightened back into the 12 o'clock position and there is no way to know if the next time the wheel is moved it will do it again. Happens at all speeds but is most noticeable when going 55+ mph. This issue isn’t able to photographed obviously so here is a good video showing the exact issue (while the vehicle is stopped.) Video is not mine. [XXX] I have seen dozens and dozens of other instances of this happening from others online on Reddit, forums and YouTube videos. The cost to replace is ridiculous at $2,000-$4,000 for the entire rack and eps. I am going to take the car into a dealership to be looked at soon. Most instances I have seen, Honda refuses to cover or even recognize this issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Steering becomes jerky while driving and sticks to the left and right. This is dangerous at higher speeds because it becomes tough to maintain my own lane. This is a documented problem in both 10th and 11th generation civics and has to do with the power steering. Vehicle was just inspected 3 weeks ago and passed tests and no warning lights related to issue have activated.

2018 Honda civic has been having sticky steering. Going down highways or even city limits (45) the vehicle pulls to one side and when trying to correct the steering wheel will stick. I thought it was just in need of an alignment but the problem wasn’t solved after researching and saw the fuel pump recall I took it to Honda for the fuel pump recall and had them inspect the steering also they stated it was the electric steering rack, steering rack bearings no warning messages or lights

A/C & Steering with another recall of the fuel pump The steering was hard to steer car in a straight line. I had to align the car three times so it could run smoother. Something is wrong with the steering. There were no warning lamps or messages. This first appeared from the day I bought it on May of 2018. I had to take the car back to dealership several times. The mechanic could not find anything wrong but I've had several leases of Honda Civic's/Accord's and this is the first that does not drive smooth and has recalls. I feel this car is a patched car/lemon and would rather have it replaced with a newer model and less serious recalls or issues. My car stalled in my carport and got it running after waiting a few minutes. There hasn't been crash or injury but if they don't repair the fuel pump sooner then fall of 2024, this car is not safe for me to drive!

While driving at highway speeds, steering sticks and pulls to one side, and remains so until I force wheel back. This problem first started in February 2024 and has continued untill this date (3/6/2024). This poses a serious safety risk as it unexpectedly pulls car out of a straight direction, and needs to be done continuously. I fear it will ultimately cause loss of control of my vehicle and serious injury. No warning lights come on, the problem happens randomly, but frequently. I am afraid to drive at highway speeds anymore, the problem is very disconcerting.I have not taken the car to the dealer as of yet. I understand Honda is aware of the problem but to date will not address the issue. I am also aware of a class-action lawsuit against Honda for the same problem in 2022-24 Civics. I am more than willing to demonstrate the problem to anyone who wishes to investigate.

Steering wheel sticks in center making small adjustments jerky feeling. And when it does unstick it causes me have to correct the other direction. Usually at highway speeds after 30-45 minutes of driving

Sticky steering while driving. It makes it difficult to maintain a straight line when making small corrections to maintain a straight line. Any small steering corrections/ inputs are met with a sticky feel in the steering and causes an over correction, making it difficult to maintain a smooth straight line. This problem had occurred once in the past and repaired by the dealer stating that there have been recalls for later year models.

Sticky steering wheel at high speeds after driving for a while. The steering wheel will stick in a spot and I have to use a little extra force to move the steering wheel.

In April of 2023 I reported to Honda corporate and a local dealership that I was having an issue with “sticky” steering. I took it to the dealer, and was told there were no recalls, and that they couldn’t replicate the problem. I just left it to even though I could still feel it. Now, as of March 2024 it has started again as soon as the weather starts to get warmer. Once you feel it it’s very obvious that it’s happening. It’s when you make small adjustments on the highway to stay in the lane and when the weather is warmer. There is a distinct point where you feel resistance moving the wheel. Almost like the power steering is failing for a brief second. Based on the amount of reports of this Honda has to know this was a flaw in design yet refuses to fix it.

After driving for anywhere between 30 minutes to 1 hour, the steering wheel becomes “sticky” in certain positions, prohibiting me from making fine adjustments at high speeds (50mph+) I’ve noticed this issue over a year ago. It interfered with highway driving but was livable. However a couple days ago this issue became amplified and the stickiness has become a lot more exaggerated. This has caused much worse over correction while steering. Issue has become so bad that it is now a major safety concern for me. Vehicles is difficult to control on the highway and results in the car swerving due to the overcorrection jerks from the sticky steering wheel.

The part i have narrowed down the problem to is the electric power steering rack. While driving down the highway at highway speeds, +50 mph, the steering will stick / hang up and then once the vehicle starts to sway / push out to one side or the other of its own lane, when you try and correct the steering to get the vehicle back to center in its lane, the steering will somewhat free up, but this happens all at once in a sudden surge and that is when your speed is the factor as to how violent you may swerve. This happens every time the vehicle is driven and it seems to be more prevalent once the vehicle hits the operating temperature or on days when mother nature decides to give us some +90° temperature days. Reading thru forums on the interweb, I have ran into several threads with others experiencing the same issue.

Electronic steering is intermittently becoming "notchy" or sticky when making steering corrections. This appears to be a known issue with 2016-2024 Civics. I'm concerned this could lead to a loss of steering. Honda service is aware of the issues, but currently there is no recall for this component (electronic steering rack).

In the middle of driving, the power steering rack had a complete meltdown which caused the steering to lockup. Luckily my wife and kids were not hurt but according to Honda, the rack broke beyond repair out of the blue.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering was inoperable. The contact stated that the steering failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed rack and pinon and stabilizer link. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion and the stabilizer link needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

Mileage: 16,000

Turning the steering wheel requires more force because there’s resistance. It’’s possible to turn the wheel to the left, let go of it and it’ll stay in that direction instead of rotating back. This causes major issues on the highway and during heavy rain. The slightest adjustment causes overcorrection. It’s also accompanied by this creaky/clicking noise.

Car has power steering issue most noticeable at highway speeds, matching the description of the EPS defect on 2018 Civics (NHTSA ID: 18V663000 ) but my VIN was not included in the recall, despite showing the exact same problem. The steering sticks and has resistance to small adjustments, especially trying to go straight in a lane, & snapping side to side or pulling in opposite direction instead of smoothly turning, intensity varies. There is an audible "clicking" or resistance sound when turning. It's getting increasingly worse overtime, and is a safety issue. Matches testimonials of many other owners of 2018 Civics online. Ive had 3 independent engineers diagnose this issue as a power steering rack problem matching the recall - I have documentation from 2 attached below, the 3rd was an in-person recommendation, document was not provided. Honda is the only diagnostic not acknowledging the EPS problem. Please help me get this replaced so I can drive safely. The contact stated after Honda giving the runaround, they did confirm that the power steering rack is faulty and needs to be replaced . However, since the VIN was not included in the recall for the 2018 Honda Civics, they will not offer me any assistance with the $4200 repair.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was sticky and would independently turn to the left or the right, causing her to lose control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred increasingly while driving 40 MPH and faster speeds, and while making a turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Mileage: 50,000

The steering wheel starts sticking when going highway speed around 60-70mph causing me to overcompensate to adjust it to keep following the road, when done so, the car jerks along with the overcompensation. This is causing alot of strain on my arms due to me having to constantly force the wheels to turn to follow the road, took it to the dealership, quoted $4000+ for a steering rack replacement. I hope something gets done about this issue as I’m seeing many similar cases here.

Steering wheel doesn’t stays straight u have to force it almost by pulling it left and then right, it also makes a click noise on any turn or even if you turn while stationary it clicks on the slightest turn of the steering wheel

Steering- the steering wheel sticks and clicks and makes it very hard to maintain a straight path. Assisted Braking- brakes randomly has caused me to almost get rear ended on highway multiple times Dropped off to to dealer today.. acted like they have never heard of these two problems

Sticky steering. Happens are speeds at 45mph and above. The steering wheel sticks slightly when turning one way or another. This has been going on for about 9 or 10 months. It is available for inspection on request. It could, or would comprise my ability to navigate safely on the road. My independent service center confirms the problem, but in the beginning he didn't notice the problem. A local Honda dealer checked for the problem in the early period, but said they didn't feel the problem. It seemed to get worse over time. No warning lamps, messages have ever appeared. My service center says the problem is not in the bearing, but probably in the electronics.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle at the residence, the vehicle started losing electrical power. The instrument cluster lights became dim, and the infotainment system turned off. The contact stated that she parked and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving and turning the steering wheel. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The "Power Steering Failure" and "Brake System Failure" messages were displayed. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owned a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while in a drive-through line with the brake applied, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The vehicle then drove over the curb, veered to the left, crashed into another vehicle, a sign, and went over four lanes of traffic. The contact was unable to control the vehicle but was able to push the ignition button to stop the vehicle. There were no reported injuries, or air bag deployments. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company and deemed a total loss.

Mileage: 35,000

Steering becomes sticky after the vehicle is warmed up. Traveling at highway speed ( 60 mph and above ) becomes challenging trying to correct for lane adjustments. The steering wheel feels or has a tighten spot from center both right or left directions. This causes an over correction while driving. Also there is a clicking sound when going though the sticky spot moving the wheel right or left. This vehicle has 30k plus. My Honda dealer denies knowing of any problems with the electronic steering in their vehicles.

My steering wheel sticks after driving and the engine has a change to get warm. Once I go over 25 mph and the sticking begins I have to constantly over compensate to stay in my lane. This issue has made it nearly impossible to stay in my lane on highways and speed above 55mph.

Is there a service bulletin for our 2018 Civic Si for sticky steering? The longer we drive, the worse the sticky spot gets. It takes enough manual force to overcome that it overcorrects when it breaks loose. Leads to a lot of heavy handed weaving when I intend to be going straight and effortless for hundreds of miles. Recurs frequently on every long trip but seems worse in summertime. Happens at all speeds. Started around 50,000 miles and has continued to the present 133,000 miles. I worked in the aerospace industry for many years, and we had a common problem that may be relevant. Electric motors in a DC system, require a capacitive circuit to build up energy to start motor movement. Liquid filled capacitors are inherently cheaper, but they dry out over time and use which leads to failure of the capacitor and degraded motor performance (especially start up delays). Higher grade capacitors for the electric motor may have been overlooked, but may be the solution to the problem.

Vehicle steering wheel sticks. I have taken to the 3 different dealerships dating back to approx. summer of 2019 for this issues. They have completed a wheel alignment to correct but it does not correct the issue. This month I researched this type of problem and found many complaints. I returned to the dealership and insisted on a thorough evaluation. They have recommended a full steering replacement for approx. $4000. They do not acknowledge the extensive complaints and that I have a recorded manufacturer issue dating back to 2019. Because is is my daughters car I am forced to complete the repairs for her safety. The dealership will not guarantee that this $4000 repair will not return over time.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel failed to respond as intended. Additionally, while pressure was applied to turn the steering wheel in the intended direction, the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but declined to assist with the repair. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Mileage: 94,000

Car steering wheel became “sticky” and “jerky” and felt like lane keeping assistance was on preventing car from turning properly. Clicking noise and scraping started. Took to dealership and was told new tires required. Aware of multiple service bulletins and March 2023 class action regarding steering. Took to different dealership who is charging $3800 to replace steering rack. Allegedly not covered under warranty or recall. Car has only 45,000 miles on it

Daughters steering wheel sticks and is jerky while driving down the road. I took it to my honda dealer and it got diagnosed with faulty rack and pinion. This car is a 2018 honda civic with only 27k miles...no way these parts should fail that quickly and the part is backordered (which tells me others are having same issue). Cost estimate is $4200 to replace. Ridiculous!!

After a visit to the Honda Dealership, my steering rack needs replaced at a cost of $4,200. The steering wheel sticks causing the vehicle to jerk and swerve causing a major safety issue. This is a known issue with my year vehicle and model. There is even a recall but am being told it doesn't cover my VIN. There is also a class action lawsuit in place against Honda because they have known about this issue since 2016 and still produce the vehicle without correction. I would like Honda to cover the cost of the replacement.

The car which has 46K miles on it started is now have steering issues. The symptoms are that when driving, especially at highway speeds, there is a 'sticking' point in the wheel. The sticking point tends to be when the car is moving straight down a road. When doing even moderate steering corrections on the highway, the 'sticking' takes extra force from the driver to move the wheel. Once you do apply force, there is generally a slight overcorrection that will occur as the force needed to move the wheel exceeds what is generally needed for the correction. As a result of the 'sticking', you must constantly battle the car and correct the steering in order to drive it. Upon my visit to Honda dealer I was told, after a very quick inspection (5 minutes), that the Rack was bad and with parts and labor, the cost to install the new Rack would exceed $4K. I understand that the bad rack could cause the steering to lock. Outside of Honda and mechanics I have spoken with, I have not had other independent verifications of the vehicle. There are no warning lights on the car stating this issue.

When the car gets hot after about 10 mins of driving in spring/summer weather the steering wheel feels like it’s sticks and the steering gets very tight. I then have to over compensate to stay in my lane and it’s constant until you stop and allow the car to cool off again.

The steering sticks when the car has been on the road for 45-60 min. which causes wandering and loss of steering adjustment to maintain lane control.

The steering is sticky. It feels like play in the steering wheel. Gets worse when driving over 45 or 50. You have to over compensate when coming around curves and it pulls left. The car has been aligned in March and I attributed it to bad alignment. Took it back to dealer in June when it was getting worse. Diagnosed with faulty EPS.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH the steering vehicle becomes stiff without any warning, and after a couple of minutes, the vehicle starts operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic and that stated that no failure was found but the failure continued. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

I am writing to bring to your attention a serious safety concern related to the steering system of my 2018 Honda Civic. I believe there is a significant defect in the vehicle's steering rack, resulting in hazardous driving conditions that could potentially lead to accidents and injuries. Description of the Incident: While turning the steering wheel in either direction, regardless of the speed, the steering rack becomes "sticky" and unresponsive. This issue forces the driver to exert additional force to correct the steering, leading to a sudden overcorrection once the resistance is overcome. The erratic behavior of the steering rack has put me in numerous situations where I narrowly avoided accidents. Impact and Concern: The erratic steering behavior has caused a severe safety hazard. The sudden overcorrection of the steering rack greatly compromises the stability and control of the vehicle, making it extremely difficult to maintain a steady course during turns. This defect creates an unpredictable driving experience that is highly dangerous not only for the driver but also for passengers and other road users. Attempts to Resolve the Issue: I have made an attempt to address this issue by taking my vehicle to authorized Honda dealerships. What is particularly concerning is that the dealerships have been unresponsive to admitting that this is a safety issue. Request for Investigation and Action: I kindly request the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct a thorough investigation into the "sticky" steering rack issue affecting the 2018 Honda Civic. It is crucial to determine the root cause of this defect and take appropriate actions to ensure the safety of all affected vehicles. I urge you to initiate a recall if necessary, to prevent further accidents and injuries associated with this steering defect.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the steering wheel was seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with an electronic steering gearbox failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 129,443.

Mileage: 129,443

While driving at > 40 mph, the steering wheel constantly gets stuck and is jerky. There is a recall issued by Honda for the exact same issue, however, the recall is vin locked and only includes 54 cars. Looking online, this looks to be a widespread problem. I took it to a Honda dealership for a diagnostic and the service department diagnosed it to the TSB about the recall, however, my car doesn't fall under the recall even though it is doing just that. The repair charge is listed at over $4,000. That's a pretty major system failure for such a young car.

At approximately 45k miles, the steering wheel started to "stick" when at highway speed. Instead of the steering being continually smooth, like it used to be, it seems like the wheel gets stuck or tight and you have to make a quick, almost jerky adjustment. It's not a one time occurrence, but happens over and over. It had been taken to the dealer and had an alignment but the problem consisted. Upon researching, this is a common problem since the 2016 Civic.

Electrical power steering is causing the steering to "stick" when trying to maintain lane. Steering sticks and when trying to correct and straighten steering to maintain lane, the power steering suddenly overcorrects. This makes it difficult to maintain lane at highway speeds.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at speeds over 50 MPH, the steering wheel was ceasing while turning in either direction. While driving in a straight line the vehicle was pulling to either side and the vehicle was difficult to control. The contact stated that the failure occurred after driving for more than thirty minutes at speeds over 50 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the steering gear box was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Mileage: 94,000

i have been experiencing issues with the rack for well over a year, it could be two honestly i cant remember. but unlike most reports mine isnt as noticeable at highway speeds. Mine is an issue at low speed or while parked. like the video of the guy with the 2016 civic, if you've been following the issue, mine is notchy and kind of delayed reaction to the steering input. in other words as you turn it slowly while it jerks in the direction you're turning slightly after you begin to turn the wheel. it also makes audible clunk/click noises at very low speed particularly while doing something like turning into a parking space. it also makes a noise at low speed while going straight and feels like the steering gear is hung up and then jerks past the hump from left to right or right to left; it just depends, it has a mind of its own. it is not my suspension as ive gone through it over and over. uninstalled, reinstalled, adjusted ride height etc etc, serviced my coil overs-still get the noise and jerkiness. I say this because the honda tech said "well its because your car is lowered, it sounds like the bushings or struts to me" as if we are all some kind of idiots that cant tell a tire from a brake pad and dont spend miles upon miles in our vehicles. we know when something isnt right. My car made zero noises and had zero issues until one day it did. all while having the same suspension set up for quite some time before. so no its not the suspension. also, mine is very climate sensitive. on hotter days it is extremely noisy and the jerky/notchy steering is very bad. in winter when it is much cooler, under 50F you have to try to notice it upon initial start up, if at all, until the car has been driven for a prolonged period and warms up the rack which sits right under the front pipe as im sure you all know.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH in a rain storm and while making a right turn the steering had malfunctioned and the vehicle did not properly turn causing the driver to nearly loose control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure would occur while making both right and left turns and while driving straight the steering wheel was off centered. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who realigned the steering assembly. The contact indicated that the failure was temperately resolved but eventually had reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Recall Campaign number: 18V663000(steering). The failure mileage was 55,000.

Mileage: 55,000

The steering rack in my 2018 Honda Civic has failed. The steering becomes notchy after 15-30 minutes of driving in temperature's above 73 degrees. When making a turn, the steering will not auto-center. Also, when driving in a straight line the steering will initially resist any correction and will sometimes cause me to over correct the steering. This is the same exact issue that is being investigated on the 22-23 model year civics. This needs to be investigated.

Steering starts to get sticky over approximately 45 mph. Hard to stay straight and is difficult to correct without over correcting.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel started jerking to the left and the right. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel to correct the movement, the steering felt loosened and non-responsive. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway but observed no issues with the tires. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Mileage: 62,000

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while turning the steering wheel in either direction, the steering wheel would hold and pull in the opposite direction without warning. Additionally, an abnormal, clicking sound would emit from the steering wheel after driving for an extended period. The vehicle was taken to two separate independent mechanics where one found no issue with the vehicle and the other stated that there was an issue with the axle. The contact had a repair performed on the axle; however, the failure returned. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering) which he linked to his failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Mileage: 80,000

The steering is sticky. When this issue is happening, the car will not drive in a straight line without the driver actively trying to hold it in place but in trying to hold it in place, the steering sticks and you have to give it a slight jerk of the wheel to get it out of the correction. It's a constant battle with the steering. Any lengthy turning (on-ramps, etc) results in the steering holding itself in that position and requires the driver to make a slight jerk to release the position of the wheel. It's been happening for over a year, it started sporadically. In the past three months, it has increased in frequency and 'stickiness' to where it's now happening almost daily. Frustrated not to see a recall on this as it is difficult to replicate at a dealership during a short test drive. Currently at 51, 069 miles

When driving my steering has "sticking" issues to where it takes both of my hands to keep my steering wheel in line or straight.

This vehicle has what sounds like the "Honda Civic Sticky Steering" issue that I've read about. I thought I was imagining the problem. At times, after the vehicle is warmed up and has been driven for 30 to 60 minutes, when small corrections are made to the steering wheel the wheel resists a little and additional force must be applied to the wheel to get the car to respond. This can cause the car to jerk slightly in the direction that the force is being applied by the steering wheel. The car will travel a bit too much and require a small amount of force to be applied to the steering wheel in the opposite direction. This causes the car to jerk back and forth a small amount. All appears to be good till the next change in the direction of travel is required and the same response occurs. I read last week about a lawsuit involving 2022 and 2023 Civics for this same type of issue. Online searches over the weekend turned up numerous complaints on 2016 - 2023 Honda Civic vehicles for this type of problem. Appreciate any feedback related to this issue from a safety standpoint. In my car this has been going on for quite some time, but, I thought I was imagining it till I noticed that other people have a similar problem. No warning lamps light up in the car at this point. Once it starts happening this happens repeatedly at speeds over 30 mph.

Failed component/system: Some portion of the steering system. Vehicle is available for inspection. When the vehicle warms up and is driven 20 to 40 mins, power steering becomes "sticky," requiring additional effort for driver input in order to overcome, which causes excessive oversteer (in either direction). At highway speeds, while making "micro-corrections" to the vehicle's trajectory, driving becomes unsafe as the unintended oversteer can get quite pronounced and often results in oversteer both in directions, in rapid succession. This issue has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center and would require a service tech to drive the automobile for up to 40 mins to confirm. The issue has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police insurance representatives or others. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms associated with this issue have occurred. This issue occurs 100% of the time it's driven more than 20-40 minutes.

The contact’s daughter owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked abnormally while turning to the left or the right. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while making a left or a right turn, the steering wheel seized and required an aggressive turn of the steering wheel in the opposite direction to keep the vehicle straight. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to cover half the cost of the repair. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Mileage: 89,000

At highway speeds, the steering wheel sticks in the center position. When turning to the right or left, it has a 3-4 inch free travel after the initial “stickiness” is broken. Honda dealer was unable to find any issues and recommended an alignment. Nothing changed. On second trip to the dealership they determined it was a faulty EPS which would require the replacement of the entire EPS rack at a cost of $4,200. The vehicle currently has 81,000 miles. The problem first appeared around 50-60K miles.

Steering wheel is starting to stick at high speeds, typically while driving on the highway. When you make small adjustments to stay straight/in the lane there is momentary resistance as if the power steering isn't working. I know this has been reported on 22-23 Civics, but if you look on forums it is happening in 16-18 models, and people are being told they need a whole new steering column for $3000 since it's out of warranty.

While driving at high speeds (>40mph) without turns, the steering wheel sticks at the center. It then requires relatively significant force and results in a jerk and steering overcorrection. The steering overcorrections is very dangerous when on high speed roads with oncoming traffic right next to you. The problem is reproducable at these speeds. No warning signals for this has occured. This has been occuring for a ~a month now 3/1/23.

I currently have 29, 078 MI on the car. It's an excellent condition. About a thousand miles ago it started to have a problem where the steering starts to stick in place and requires extra effort to turn it sometimes causing overcorrection. I started to look up online to see if there was a way to reset the power steering and found several other reports that alarmed me about the pattern of this issue. I'm still trying to figure out more detailed pattern to the problem and hopeful solution without having to replace the entire steering rack. The worst incident was on the highway in dry weather in which the steering kept sticking in place and would require extra pressure to adjust the steering wheel which repeatedly was causing overcorrection and near loss of control.

At highway speeds, the steering 'sticks' - thus requiring more significant effort to make minor adjustments (sometimes leading to over-correction). The problem is difficult to reproduce for a dealer or service center as it only happens at highway speeds and seems to be most prevalent when holding a straight steering path for a period of time and then trying to make a minor adjustment.

When I attempt to make minor adjustments at highway speeds to remain within the lines on straight roads it feels like the steering wheel is sticky and resists steering adjustments. In order to make steering adjustments due to this issue, I must greatly increase the pressure that I am exerting on the steering wheel to the left or right direction. Once the steering wheel finally gives to the pressure necessary that I have to exert to turn it, the pressure ends up being so great that it causes the vehicle to jerk in the direction I am steering. I then have to overcorrect back the opposite direction. This has been happening for several months at minimum and the vehicle has less than 26000 miles on it. When I purchased the vehicle 8 months ago it only had 12500 miles on it. This also has been occurring when turning through curves lately, however instead of resisting my attempt to turn the wheel it feels as though it pulls harder into the direction that I am turning. After some research it appears as though the malfunction comes from the EPS system. No warning lights have illuminated for the duration that I have owned or driven the car. I am concerned that this problem could cause an accident due to not being able to control the car or react effectively in a defensive driving scenario. The car has not been inspected by any dealership or manufacturer.

Steering wheel is sticking in position. Seems to become worse as the car heats up. Happens every time the car is driven and intensifies as the car gets more miles. Potential for a dangerous situation if unable to maneuver from another object or situation. Have not yet received service to correct steering stickage. There is no visual signal stating a problem with the steering system. Started noticing slight problems around 50k miles but had definitely progressed to interfere with everyday driving.

Steering gets sticky with more effort to keep straight in lane. The contact stated that there is an investigation on Honda Civic 2022-2023 but not for older models 2016-2021 which seems to be where the steering issue started.

Steering difficult to control during highway driving. Steering wheel did not respond correctly. Also when making a slow turn either direction, steering wheel pulses or thumps.

Around 30-40k miles, the steering in my car started becoming notchy while driving and even at a stop. This is especially noticeable when driving on the highway when I'm trying to make small corrections to stay centered in the lane. On the highway, if I need to bring the car slightly to the right in a lane, rather than being able to smoothly turn the wheel to the right, it doesn't turn until a certain amount of force is applied and then it will move past that "Notch" and sometimes turn more than intended due to the excess force that I had to apply to get over the notchiness in the steering wheel. This has led to me almost hitting cars in the lane to my right. I have not brought this issue to the dealership because my car is currently out of warranty. No indicators, messages, lights are showing on the dash. Based on the many other people who have this similar problem, it appears it may be due to a steering rack, as that is what the dealership has been replacing for other people who faced this problem.

The steering gearbox automatically drifts and swerves (Notching) when at high speeds (>45mph) and after 30 minutes of running time. The problem does not occur on low speeds and within the 1st 30mins of starting the car. The Notching is very dangerous as the steering veers automatically driving in the highway and the driver has to make over compensating control to bring it back which can result in high speed collisions and RISK OF LIFE. The safety of the vehicle is compromised. We had the vehicle inspected by a dealer/mechanic who confirmed our assumption and suggested that the Steering gearbox assembly need to be replaced. No warning messages on the vehicle. WE CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA AND all they said that it has passed warranty (36k miles) and they cannot help. We noticed the problem during 35700 miles and currently it has 36200 miles..

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and making a slight turn, the steering wheel became stiff. Additionally, there were abnormal sounds coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the steering wheel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 44,000.

Mileage: 44,000

Steering is sticky at highway speeds while making minor adjustments to stay in the lane. I see multiple other reports online and with the NHTSA about this with 2016-2018 Civics. It happens mostly on warmer days after driving a few miles. It causes overcompensation when making adjustments left or right in the lane, which could cause the car to come out of the lane into another lane. I do not feel safe driving my car on long trips anymore. Honda thinks it is the electric power steering rack, and it will cost over $3000 to replace! Please investigate this and all the other reports of this! It is very unsafe! Make Honda do a recall on this please! Look at all the other reports on it!

When I drive down the road at certain times the steering sticks which does not allow me to make the minor adjustments needed to stay in the center of a lane. This causes a jerkiness and overcorrection when driving at higher speeds. This has occurred on long trips and short drives, but sometimes the steering seems fine. I have confirmed that it is not the lane assist kicking in. It is a problem with the steering wheel sticking.

Car suddenly lost power steering and resulted in the car swerving and losing control causing the car to turn in opposite direction of travel. The car crashed into the wire guard rail on interstate 40. No waring lamps were on the dash at the time of incident. Allstate reported to me 4 recalls with the car.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that when attempting to make a right turn at approximately 25 -30 mph, the vehicle failed to successfully turn right. The vehicle continued in a forward motion until it crashed into a nearby sign. The air bag did not deploy. There were no injuries. Medical attention was received and confirmed that no injuries occurred. The sign was damaged. There was no police report. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,128.

Mileage: 51,128

It was raining. I was driving on the highway at approximately 60-65 MPH range. I was coming out of a long gradual curve and the steering would not center. It started to have a slight fish tail feel. Normally I let off the throttle and it will level out. This time it acted like i had yanked the steering wheel to the right. I dont recall feeling pressure or resistance from the steering wheel reflecting from the tires actually being turned, but i cant confidently say there wasn't. Nonetheless, it caused me to spin into the ditch. If it would have decided to go the other direction I would have gone into the car next to me or oncoming traffic. It gradually started getting a loose feel on the highway up to that point. Prior to the accident, when in inclement weather she would have a fishtail feel coming out of turns (Sometimes while just traveling straight). I tried not to drive on the highway during inclement conditions afterwards because she still had the same symptoms. I think the best way to describe it: Somewhere in the steering components it is initially resistant to return to center. Instead it teeters back and forth like a pendulum before finally returning to center.

I’m having a problem with my steering. The steering has a sticky and jerky feeling when driving, causing me to have to overcorrect left or right when making slight adjustments to center. It is even worse and more difficult to manage when driving on the highway.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that when she started the vehicle and shifted into drive (D), the power steering failed. The contact stated numerous warning lights were illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off and on and she was not able to recover the power steering function. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The vehicle was she not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

Mileage: 64,000

I was driving on the freeway, at roughly 65 mph as I began s switching lanes my steering wheel had locked up! Nearly causing me to crash on the freeway. Barely made it over. Steering wheel was stiff with 4 lights coming on my dash Electric power steering light Traction control light Tire sensor light Brake sensor light I’ve been seeing this is a recurring thing with this car all online ! And needs ti be taking care of ASAP !! My life was in danger.

When driving the steering catches and is very hard to turn causing over correcting and a potential safety hazard. The steering feels like it sticks. The problem has not been inspected yet - the dealership wants to charge over $100 just to assess. There are no warning lamps on in the vehicle. There are several other reports of the same problem in other Honda Civics. This needs to be opened for potential recall. It could be very dangerous.

The electric power steering is getting hard to steer properly.

Steering sticks when driving on the highway. When make small steering adjustments it has resistance, then suddenly becomes easy. This can cause oversteering when correcting.

When driving at highway speeds the steering is stiff or notchy when trying to return the steering wheel to center. It binds, then breaks free which causes the steering wheel to move further than intended and the car to swerve. We have not brought it to the dealer for this problem yet but plan to in the coming days. It seems this is a very common issue and in my opinion creates a dangerous situation and could cause an accident. The NHTSA site asks for a specific date but it has been happening regularly for quite some time.

The steering will stick at 50 or more MPH requiring frequent adjustments

The contact's son owns a 2018 Honda Civic equipped with Hankook tires, Tire Line: Unknown, Tire Size: 215/55/R16, and DOT Number: 7R11BH3620. The contact stated while his son was driving at 50-55 MPH, the rear passenger's side tire blew up on its side. The contact's son veered to the side of the road. The contact's son was able to replace the tire with a spare tire with the assistance of AAA. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer who replaced the spare tire with a new tire. The tire manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated while his son was reversing in the driveway, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. The steering, the traction control, and the brake warning lights illuminated. The contact's son then parked the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The tire failure mileage was approximately 17,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

Mileage: 37,000

The steering wheel has become very glitchy. The driver must over compensate while shifting lanes and going around turns. It’s like the steering wheel gets stuck. Very unsafe! I noticed a recall that was for 2018 Honda civics in regards to the malfunction of the EPS gear box; however when I contact Honda dealership and the corporate office both say they vin number/vehicle isn’t part of the recall. But seems that it has the same problem.

After the vehicle has warmed up or been driven at least 20 minutes there is a dead spot in the steering where it becomes "sticky" to turn the wheel hard enough to get outside of the dead spot. Driving around a city at low speeds it is hardly noticeable, driving on a highway it is very noticeable and you're constantly overcorrecting the steering to try and get it to go straight. Once you break over the sticky part in the steering you're turning further than you need to for minor course corrections on a highway. It is dangerous and difficult to manage.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while his daughter was driving 60-70 MPH, the lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering wheel was sticky. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact’s daughter was able to continue driving the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be responsible for the cost of the cost of the repair because the VIN was not included in a recall associated to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Mileage: 30,000

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The steering function failed. It is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The steering wheel is very heavy to turn. I can turn it at most 10 degrees to the left and right. Basically, I couldn't make a left turn or right turn and could only go straight. The vehicle is not drivable. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. The problem persists and confirmed by my repair shop. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? The vehicle has been inspected by the repair shop and a Statefarm representative. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Not prior but a lot of warning light simultaneously turned on when the problem appeared (off-road light, electronic power steering, to name a few) I'm aware there is a recall for Honda Civic in 2018 related to steering gearbox but my car is not among the recalled. I'd like to have the manufacturer examine this situation and determine whether my car should be recalled as the issue is related to the steering part. The insurance representative believes this should be part of the recall.

When driving at highway speeds, the steering appears to be sticky. Trying to keep the car centered in the lane is difficult as there is increased resistance in steering. When applying more pressure, there seems to be a break-over point in which the steering grabs. This causes an over correction of steering. Problem occurs in both directions. Very difficult to maintain the center of the lane.

Failed component: electronic steering gearbox and Steering Electric Power Assist System Safety: The steering wheel maneuverability is compromised by continuously pulling to the left and requiring the driver to pull the wheel to the right for correction or vehicle will drift into the left lane, increasing the risk of a crash. This back and forth movement to correct the steering wheel pull requires the driver to constantly move the steering wheel back and forth to keep the vehicle in the current lane. Problem brought to Slidell Honda dealer 3/9/2022. Dealer did a sensor relearn but unsuccessful. Dealer recommends replacement of electronic steering gearbox, for which there is a current Honda recall C2N, P20 but does not include my VIN#. Reported to Honda, case no. [XXX]. Honda offers to pay 75% of my repair cost which is unacceptable for a defective part that is under a recall. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V663000 INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”

The steering wheel sticks, so if traveling at highway speeds and you need to do a subtle course correction to stay centered in your lane, the force necessary to 'unstick' the steering wheel causes an oversteer condition and can cause you to exit your lane unintentionally. This is apparently a known issue but Honda is not addressing.

Traveling straight, I could not make small corrections in the steering. It would resist then over compensate. I took it to a dealer who told me the sensor problem was a recall covering other VINs but none covering my vehicle. The dealer also said they have had several other 2018 civics with same problem with VINs not included in recall. The dealer test drove my car and agreed it was the sensor, The dealer worked with Honda and got me a discount on parts and said it was the same problem other VINs have recall for but not mine. It was still an expensive repair after the discount that I should not have had to pay.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the power steering had failed and the vehicle was difficult to steer. The tire pressure monitoring, brake system, electronic power steering, and stability assist warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to turn off the vehicle and turn it back on to correct the failure. The power steering was corrected after restarting the vehicle; however, the warning lights were still illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with lost communication with the steering angle sensor. The dealer calibrated the steering angle sensor and cleared the DTC, then test drove the vehicle. The failure recurred a week later with an additional unknown warning light. The vehicle was towed a second time back to the dealer, who diagnosed that rodents were chewing the steering column wires. The dealer replaced the steering column wires and wrapped them in a tape produced by the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the steering column wires were soy-insulated, which could attract rodents. The failure mileage was 31,879.

Mileage: 31,879

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the power steering assist failed to function as needed and the steering wheel was difficult to steer. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with steering rack failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the independent mechanic. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact there was no recall associated with the VIN, and there was no warranty for the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 32,015.

Mileage: 32,015

On or about 8-23-2021 I noticed that the vehicle’s steering wheel would stick when going on a curve or when suddenly changing lanes. The steering wheel does not return to center and not anticipating this I almost went off the road. I took the vehicle to koons honda Manassas,VA and they diagnosed a bad Rack Assembly. The vehicle is a 2018 civic with only 28k miles on it; the rack should not be failing this early. The cost for the repairs is $3500; I need the vehicle but cannot afford the repairs and on top of that I have a newborn and 7 year old that will be in the car. I do not feel the car is safe and Honda is giving me the runaround to fix it. I also feel that they know about the issue because not only have I read about similar complaints online but they diagnosed the issue within a couple of hours; when such issues would normally start being diagnosed with the simplest fixes like an allignment. I checked online and saw a recall from 2018 and think that this vehicle could have the same issue. I have been trying to address this with Honda but I don’t want to wait to have an accident for them to take me seriously.

2018 Honda Civic racking pinning steering needs replaced at 44,000 miles. My steering gets stuck turning right to left and worsens at higher speed. Honda dealership states its not under recall and will cost me $3,587.85. The manufacturing power steering rack costs $ 2,455.28. I have researched the internet and numerous consumers have complained and needed racking pinning replaced prior to warranty expiration and thereafter. This is definitely a safety concern. I cant believe that Honda Manufacturer has not recalled this defect. Other consumers complaints found for the same defect: #2 I just got this car in November 2020 (I-��m the second owner and it was originally a lease). It only has 27,400 miles on it. Within the past week I-��ve started feeling and hearing a clicking and jerking in the steering wheel when I turn/correct instead of a smooth transition. This starts 20 to 30 minutes after I first start driving, and it-��s worse at highway speeds (>50 mph) and gets worse the longer I drive the car. I brought the car to the dealership today and was told that the power steering rack is failing and needs to be replaced. No warning lights or messages appeared at any time. Thankfully I caught the problem early, but it made it difficult to steer the car and keep it straight on the highway, and had the problem progressed, my and others' safety could have been in grave danger. It is unacceptable for the power steering to fail and require major, costly repair in a vehicle that is only 3 years old. #3So.. i have this Honda Civic 2018.. just under 25K Mileage.. for past few weeks the steering is getting stiff and not responding .. it gives a sound of TAK TAK TAK..like jerks when the steering is turned fully either side .. no matter in reverse or in Drive Mode.. i went to Honda Centre and told them and they immediately started making video of steering and taking pics of engine no and chasis.. and didnt even ask me a single question.. and said that your car is in warranty..

I just got this car in November 2020 (I’m the second owner and it was originally a lease). It only has 27,400 miles on it. Within the past week I’ve started feeling and hearing a clicking and jerking in the steering wheel when I turn/correct instead of a smooth transition. This starts 20 to 30 minutes after I first start driving, and it’s worse at highway speeds (>50 mph) and gets worse the longer I drive the car. I brought the car to the dealership today and was told that the power steering rack is failing and needs to be replaced. No warning lights or messages appeared at any time. Thankfully I caught the problem early, but it made it difficult to steer the car and keep it straight on the highway, and had the problem progressed, my and others' safety could have been in grave danger. It is unacceptable for the power steering to fail and require major, costly repair in a vehicle that is only 3 years old.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V663000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.

Mileage: 30,000

I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS AFTER YOU'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR A BIT ON THE HIGHWAY. THE STEERING STARTS TO STICK AND IT TAKES A BIT OF EFFORT TO TURN (LIKE IT'S STUCK) AND WHEN YOU DO END UP TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, YOU OVERCORRECT. THIS IS EXTREMELY AGGRAVATING AND DOESN'T FEEL SAFE. ALSO, THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HONDA'S "LANE KEEP ASSIST." THIS PROBLEM DID NOT HAPPEN AFTER A 5 OR 10 MINUTE TEST DRIVE, OR I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT THE CAR. WHERE I LIVE IT'S FAIRLY HOT, SO HEAT MAY PLAY A FACTOR INTO THIS. THE PROBLEMS SEEMS MORE PRONOUNCED THE FASTER YOU GO. DEFINITELY MORE OF AN ISSUE DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING.

Mileage: 19,500

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD, THE STEERING FEELS LIKE IT A HICK IN IT AND ACTS LIKE IT KINDLY LOCKS STEERING WHEEL WHILE IN MOTION WHILE IN ALL SPEEDS, MAKE IT HARD TO DRIVE IN TRAFFIC.LIKE THIS ISN'T ANY PLAY IN STEERING LIKE MOST OTHER CARS HAVE. JUST WONDERFUL IF I SHOULD BRING IT TO HONDAS OF CLEVELAND AND LET THEM LOOKED AT IT SITTING STILL TO GAS IT GAS AND GO FRONT TIRESBOUNCE AND SHAMY AS YOU TAKE OFF FROM NOTHING

Mileage: 31,000

STEERING WOULD BECOME "STUCK" AND YOU WOULD HAVE TO FORCE THE VEHICLE TO TURN WHILE IN MOTION AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD MAKING A CLICKING SOUND. WOULD HAPPEN ABOUT 20-30 MINUTES AFTER BEING DRIVEN. TOOK INTO A HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT IS THE POWER STEERING RACK IS FAILING

Mileage: 50,000

TURNED CAR ON WHILE PARKED, AND STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. SAW THESE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON: TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR PROB, BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, BRAKE HOLD SYSTEM PROBLEM, POWER STEERING PROBLEM, VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST PROBLEM, AND HILL START ASSIST PROBLEM.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL RESUMED BACK NORMAL OPERATION AFTER A FEW MOMENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO APPLE TREE HONDA (242 UNDERWOOD RD, FLETCHER, NC 28732) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V663000 (STEERING) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000. *DT*JB

Mileage: 55,000

AFTER ABOUT 10-20 MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE CAR STARTS TO PULL TO THE LEFT WHEN GOING STRAIGHT ON THE ROADWAY. THE STEERING CHANGES FROM ALLOWING SMOOTH, SLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS, TO BEING STICKY AND JERKY. THEN THE CAR OVERCORRECTS TO THE RIGHT, AND THE STICKY STEERING OVERCORRECTS TO THE LEFT. IT BECOMES A CONSTANT STRUGGLE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE CAR TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. ONCE THIS ISSUE STARTS, IT HAPPENS WHETHER TRAVELING AT LOW OR HIGHER SPEEDS, BUT IS MUCH MORE OBVIOUS AND DANGEROUS AT HIGHER SPEEDS. I TOOK THE CAR INTO HOLLER HONDA WINTER PARK FL, AND EXPLAINED THE ISSUE IN MARCH 2020.THEY PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT. THE CAR CONTINUED TO HAVE THE ISSUE AND THE ISSUE BECAME WORSE. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO HOLLER HONDA ON 6-12-20 AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM AGAIN. I ASKED FOR A ROAD TEST. THEY TOLD ME THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR AND THEY MADE A 'FEW ADJUSTMENTS." I TOLD THEM I WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY AND THAT I KNOW THERE IS A SEVERE PROBLEM. THEY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING FURTHER. I AM STARTING TO BELIEVE THAT IT IS BECAUSE MY CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON VARIOUS YEARS OF THE HONDA CIVICS ON THE INTERNET. A RARE FEW APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN RESOLVED BY REPLACEMENT OF THE EPS RACK. I LEFT A MESSAGE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER ABOUT MY DISSATISFACTION, AND HE HAS NOT RETURNED MY CALL. THE NATIONAL HONDA PHONE LINE HAS BEEN DOWN FOR TWO DAYS NOW. MY SON AND I ARE BOTH AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ON MAIN ROADWAYS AND HIGHWAYS NOW. THE STEERING STICKS, REQUIRES AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO ADJUST, THEN 'JUMPS' TOO FAR, MAGNIFYING THE ADJUSTMENT AND MAKING AN OVERCORRECTION. THIS ISSUE CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE DRIVE WHILE HAVING TO ADJUST STEERING LEFT, THEN RIGHT, THEN LEFT CONSTANTLY. THIS IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO STEER THE CAR INTO ANOTHER LANE OR OFF THE ROADWAY! *TR

Mileage: 12,000

ON MARCH 27, 2020, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN MY CAR'S ABS LIGHTS, BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHTS, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHTS, AND ANOTHER LIGHT I DID NOT RECOGNIZE ALL LIT UP AT THE SAME TIME. MY CAR BEGAN TO SWERVE AND SUDDENLY MY CAR'S STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND WASN'T ABLE TO CORRECT ANYTHING BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT WHEELS WERE BOTH LOCKED. I HIT A FARM FENCE WITH THE LEFT SIDE OF MY CAR, AND SLID ACROSS THE ROAD INTO A DITCH. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DESPITE THE SUDDEN IMPACT TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CAR WHEELS WERE SO LOCKED UP THAT THE TOW TRUCK DRIVERS HAD DIFFICULTY LOADING THE CAR ON/OFF THE TOW TRUCK. THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS STAYED ON, EVEN WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON. A WEEK PRIOR TO THIS, MY CAR TURNED ITSELF OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING, BUT I WAS ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND THEN BACK ON. I'VE ATTACHED A PICTURE OF MY DASHBOARD AFTER THE ACCIDENT TO SHOW WHAT EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE LIT UP. MY INSURANCE COMPANY IS IN THE PROCESS OF INVESTIGATING THIS CLAIM, BUT I WANTED TO REPORT THIS IN CASE THIS IS A RECALL THAT NEEDS TO BE SENT OUT.

Mileage: 31,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE'S STOP WARNING ALERT NOTIFIED THE DRIVER TO PULL OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SCOTT ROBINSON HONDA (20340 HAWTHORNE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90503) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER TURNED OFF THE SYSTEM SENSOR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DCH GARDENA HONDA (15541 S WESTERN AVE, GARDENA, CA 90249, 301-660-7286) WHERE THE FAILURE INITIALLY COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. DURING THE THIRD TEST, WITH THE CONTACT IN THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT SPECIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY WERE WAITING FOR HONDA'S CORPORATE OFFICE TO RESPOND. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 09732156. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,200.

Mileage: 11,200

A RED TOYOTTA COROLLA SWURVED AND PUSHED ME TO THE UNPAVED SIDE OF THE ROAD NOT CHECKING THE LEFT SIDE. I WAS NOT EVEN ON THE BLIND SPOT LANE AND I WAS FORCED TO BE PUSHED TO THE UNPAVED ROAD ON THE LEFT SIDE. IT WAS A SCHOOL ZONE AT 15 MILES PER HOUR. DRIVER WAS ON HER PHONE AND WASN'T LOOKING WHEN TURNING LANES.

Mileage: 15

ELECTRIC STEERING LOCKED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. AS I WAS TURNING THE WHEEL SEEMED TO LOCK AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WENT THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION I WAS TURNING AND I ALMOST SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD. MOST OF THE TIME ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M GETTING ON THE FREEWAY, IT FEELS LIKE I HAVE A LITTLE CONTROL OVER THE STEERING AND IT FEELS LOOSE. THE STEERING ALSO GIVES ME PROBLEMS WHEN I PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE I CAN'T ESTIMATE HOW MUCH I HAVE TO TURN THE WHEEL.

Mileage: 10,000

2018 HONDA CIVIC, HATCHBACK SPORT TOURING. AFTER ARRIVING AT MY DESTINATION THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND LOCKED. WHEN I CAME BACK TO THE CAR, I DISCOVERED THAT THE CAR WOULD NOT START. ALL THE LIGHTS WERE ON IN THE DASH AND STAYED ON.. HAD THE CAR JUMPED, AND IT STARTED. ON MY ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME, THE CAR WAS PULLING HARD TO THE RIGHT AND I HAD TO FIGHT TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT. THE CAR WAS PICKED UP BY THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. SO, I RESEARCHED ON LINE AND FOUND A RECALL A RECALL (#18V663000) FOR THE ELECTRICAL POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. I INPUT MY VIN#, BUT IT CAME BACK WITH ZERO RECALLS. ALTHOUGH MY VIN WAS NOT EFFECTIVE, I'M HAVING THE SAME ISSUES DESCRIPTED.

Mileage: 5,500

WE PURCHASED A 2018 HONDA CIVIC SPORT HATCHBACK IN LATE SPRING OF LAST YEAR. WHILE DRIVING IT IN SNOWY CONDITIONS, IT CONSISTENTLY COLLECTS SNOW AND ICE IN THE WHEEL WELLS TO THE POINT WHERE IT HAS ACTUALLY CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE INNER WHEEL WELL AND CAUSES CONSISTENT RUBBING AND BURNING SMELLS DUE TO THE ICE RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE. THE RESPONSE FROM THE DEALERSHIP (GARBER HONDA IN ROCHESTER) AND THE AUTO MANUFACTURER (AMERICAN HONDA FINANCE COMPANY) IS THAT THIS IS DUE TO 'OUTSIDE INFLUENCES' AND IS THEREFORE NOT COVERED BY THEM. THE ISSUE IN QUESTION IS REGARDING THE MATERIAL DESIGN AND THE INABILITY TO ACTUALLY DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS IN WESTERN NEW YORK. THE INNER WHEEL WELL IS MADE OF SOME TEXTURED, ALMOST 'CLOTH LIKE' MATERIAL THAT ALLOWS FOR SNOW AND ICE TO STICK AND BUILD UP VERY QUICKLY. AFTER DRIVING JUST A FEW MILES IN SNOWY CONDITION, WE NEED TO PULL OVER TO TRY AND KNOCK SOME OF THE SNOW OFF SO THAT IT DOESN'T RUB AGAINST THE TIRE. THE COLLECTION OF ICE AND NOW HAS ACTUALLY RIPPED OFF THE INNER WHEEL WELL ON ONE SIDE AND IS STARTING TO AFFECT THE OTHER SIDE. I FEEL THAT THIS COULD BE A POTENTIAL ISSUE TO ANYONE DRIVING IN SNOW. WHILE DRIVING UNDER THESE CONDITION, MY CONCERN IS FOR THE DRIVERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THE NEGATIVE WAY THAT IT AFFECTS THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE SOUGHT OUT ADVICE FROM BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND HONDA REGARDING ADDING DIFFERENT RIMS AND TIRES, BUT THEY HAVE COME BACK AND SAID THAT IT WOULD NOT AFFECT IT MUCH AND THAT IT WAS AN ENVIRONMENT ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIP MENTIONED THAT THEY HAVE MANY PEOPLE COMING IN WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND CHARGES THEM EACH AND EVERY TIME TO HAVE THIS RESOLVED. I DO HAVE A SMALL VIDEO THAT SHOWS EXACTLY WHAT THIS IS DOING TO THE VEHICLE. IS THERE A LOCATION WHERE I CAN UPLOAD THIS? I HAVE UPLOADED A PICTURE.

Mileage: 13,300

MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 2018 HONDA CIVIC SPORT HATCHBACK ON BASE AS HE IS IN THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD WHEN HE CAME TO A BEND IN THE ROAD. HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, THEN HEARD AND FELT A POP AND THE CAR BECAME UNABLE TO BE STEERED IN THE DIRECTION THAT HE WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WENT LEFT EVEN THOUGH HE WAS TRYING TO TURN RIGHT INTO THE BEND. HE WENT ACROSS THE ROAD AND INTO A DITCH CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THANKFULLY HE WAS UNHURT. THERE WERE OTHERS WHO WITNESSED THIS BECAUSE HE WAS DRIVING IN A MILITARY CONVOY AT THE TIME IT OCCURRED. THE NHTSA HAS ISSUED A RECALL #18V663000 FOR 2018-1017 HONDA CIVIC'S ON SEPT. 27, 2018 FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE DESCRIBING EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MY SON; UNFORTUNATELY, HIS VIN HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. SOMEONE NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE THIS. THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND AMERICAN HONDA HAVE BOTH BEEN INFORMED OF THIS ACCIDENT AND AN ISSUE REPORT WAS FILED WITH HONDA BY US DETAILING WHAT HAPPENED. HOWEVER, THEY WILL NOT PAY TO OPEN UP THE POWER STEERING GEARBOX TO SEE IF THE MAGNET ON MY SON'S CAR DID IN FACT BECOME DISLODGED AS IN THE OTHERS. WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO INVESTIGATE AND SINCE WE ARE LOSING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF MONEY ALREADY BECAUSE THEY'VE DEEMED THE CAR TOTALED, WE ARE UNABLE TO INVESTIGATE IT ON OUR OWN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS TO SEE IF OTHER VIN NUMBERS NEED TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL! MY SON COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR HE COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE ELSE BECAUSE OF THIS!

Mileage: 17,000

RODENTS ATE THROUGH THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WIRES. MY SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN POWER STEERING LOSS OCCURRED. HE COULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND OR KILLED. AMERICAN HONDA WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS AND SOMEONE NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING!!

Mileage: 2,100

WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE STREET (SPEED LIMIT 35) WHEN SUDDENLY NEITHER THE BRAKES NOR STEERING WORKED. IT WAS ALMOST LIKE I WAS HYDROPLANING, BUT THE ROADS WERE NOT WET AND IT WASN'T RACING. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR. FINALLY THE STEERING REENGAGED AND I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE THE CAR SO I DIDN'T HIT ANOTHER CAR. FORTUNATELY I WAS ON A SIDE ROAD AND NOT GOING VERY FAST.

Mileage: 2,300

THE ISSUE IS WITH THE "ROAD DEPARTURE MITIGATION" (RDM)SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN WORKING AS DESIGNED: BUT IF SO IT CREATED A CORRECTION THAT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE ISSUE OCCURRED AT A POINT WHERE THE ROAD ABRUPTLY CHANGES FROM A SINGLE LANE TO A THREE-LANE ROAD. THE THREE-LANE ROAD HAS A SOLID DIVIDER BETWEEN THE THREE WEST-BOUND LANES AND THE THREE-EAST BOUND LANES. THE NORMAL PROCEDURE IS TO ENTER THE THREE-LANE GOING STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN MOVE TO THE RIGHT AS DESIRED TO GET INTO THE MIDDLE OR RIGHT-HAND LANE. IN OTHER WORDS THE SINGLE-LANE ROAD MERGERS INTO THE LEFT-HAND LANE IF YOU KEEP THE STEERING STRAIGHT AHEAD. AS I APPROACHED THE TRANSITION POINT THE RDM SUDDENLY PULLED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT (CREATING ABOUT A 30 DEGREE CHANGE IN DIRECTION) AND APPLIED HEAVY BRAKING. IF THAT ACTION HAD OCCURRED ON A TWO LANE ROAD WITH A CAR ON MY RIGHT IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A COLLISION. SINCE THERE WAS AN ABRUPT CHANGE IN LANE MARKINGS AND THE SOLID CENTER DIVIDER CLOSE AHEAD; I SUSPECT THE RDM INTERPRETED THAT SITUATION AS "I WAS ABOUT TO CRASH INTO SOMETHING". THE OWNER'S GUIDE SAYS IT WILL DO EXACTLY WHAT IT DID. BUT IN THIS CASE IT COULD HAVE REPLACED ONE TYPE OF CRASH WITH ANOTHER TYPE OF CRASH; OR MORE IMPOTENTLY CREATED A CRASH THAT WOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED AT ALL !!

Mileage: 400