10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,198 miles

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2014 Honda Civic steering problems

steering problem

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2014 Honda Civic Owner Comments

problem #13

Nov 052023

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was approaching a green light, and engaged the brakes to slow down. As I approached the light reaching approximate 10MPH. The car shuddered, and the alternator must have glitched again.The wheel cranked itself back and forth, causing the car to spin and turn into oncoming traffic. This issue has been recalled for this vehicle but not this VIN. I have notified 3 Honda repair shops of this issue, and have been turned away. The problem is with the electromagnet in the electric steering column. It is well documented, and I have video of several instances of thi issue occurring. Additional witnesses of the problem are available. And the incident itself resulting in property damage and bodily harm. Honda was made aware of this problem on multiple occasions, and did nothing to remedy the problem.

- North Liberty, IA, USA

problem #12

Aug 022023

Civic

  • miles
Honda Civic 2014 - The right CV axle (drive shaft) was corroded and detached causing the vehicle to become immovable while in traffic. Fortunately, we were near a stop light and traffic was going slow and able to go around the vehicle without causing a crash. The vehicle had to be towed. This same issue is already a recall for the Honda Accord 2013-2015. We had this same thing happen to our 2013 Honda Accord at a major traffic intersection. Again, the vehicle had to be towed and repaired. The remaining side was replaced via Honda recall. We are asking that there be a mandatory recall of this issue for the 2014 Honda Civic as it is a safety risk. We are just lucky that both of these incidents occurred while near stop lights and no one was injured. However, there is one side remaining on our Civic that needs replaced and hopefully the recall will be issued before the car breaks down and causes a crash and possible deathly injury. We contacted Honda and they said we can take the car in for a diagnostic inspection at a personal cost to us of $100-$500 depending on the dealer. This is unacceptable.

- Fayette City, PA, USA

problem #11

Aug 302023

Civic

  • miles
On August 30, while driving the power steering warning activated and the steering wheel become extremely hard to move. Stopped the car and followed the troubleshoot procedure; however, the failure persisted and had to request a tow truck. When the tow truck showed up several hours later, the steering operated normally and warning lights were gone. The car was towed to the Honda dealership Klein Honda 10611 Evergreen Way south, Everett, WA 98204. As the car was offloaded the tow truck, the steering operated normally and without any warnings. After few minutes at the dealership, I started the car and got the steering warning and the steering was extremely hard to move. The next day I got a call from the dealer and was told that the Electric Power Steering module was filled with water and was completely burned. The Service Manager provided the DTC fault codes 33-01 and 33-06. The dealership brought an expert to trace the water source on Friday Sept 8. The water expert investigated the water leak source. The water leak was caused by deteriorating insulation material on the right-hand side of the car and ended up in the Electric Power Steering module, causing the loss of steering. This raises significant concerns as a customer and as a person sharing the road with other Honda cars for the following facts: The car has low miles, less than 78000, The car is 9 years old, The car has been in mild climate/weather, Honda does not require inspection/removal and replacement of such components, There have been a significant number of events like this for this model. I'd like to request your department to open an investigation to this matter. This potentially impacts any vehicle sharing the road with Honda. In simple terms: Loss of steering = Loss of lives. Due to pure luck this did not ended in a fatal accident. 1/2 down the road it would have! Attached are pictures from the determination of the expert on how the water entered into the Electric Power Steering module.

- Mukilteo, WA, USA

problem #10

Sep 082021

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

1- vsa mod Yes we hav the part. still in the car as it is costly ti repair. 2- the break is stiff and doesn't work on first try at times. But not always. have ended to use emergency brake a few times. 3- confirmed by a Honda dealer. 4 - Honda dealer 5- no.

- Sandiego , CA, USA

problem #9

Apr 292021

Civic

  • miles
Automatic steering keeps going off (warning light is coming on the dash) and he has to steer manually; unable to do so in a safe manner; steering essentially locked

- Overland Park, KS, USA

problem #8

Sep 202020

Civic

  • 83,000 miles
On al SR149 "green springs highway, " southbound, less than 500 feet from the oxmoor rd intersection, in the right lane, I hit a pothole with my front passenger tire. I did not notice the pothole while driving, but that didn't stop it from knocking the wheel out of allignment and bursting the tire. I had to use the emergency tools to change the tire on the side of I-65 after my TPMS sensor went off. If I had not decided to buy a spare tire months ago, I would be set back at least $150 dollars. Please be more vigilant in ensuring safe driving conditions in the future.

- Calera, AL, USA

problem #7

Mar 062019

Civic

  • 46,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have started to get a "check air bag system" warning light on my dashboard. It doesn't happen when I start the car, but occurs at some point while driving. The diagnosis is a bad steering wheel position sensor. The car has never been in an accident; there's no problem with the rack and pinion; and the air bag has never deployed.

- Penfield, NY, USA

problem #6

Dec 262018

Civic

  • 50,000 miles
While driving 65 mph on the highway, vehicle steering/wheels locked up causing the car to slide into a barrier, resulting total loss of vehicle.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #5

Nov 132018

Civic

  • 8 miles
Honda Civic 2014 LX brake and steering problem I was pulling out our Honda Civic LX 2014 from the parking lot. After reversing I changed to drive gear and was moving forward at 5 to 8 mph. There was a left turn and when I tried to make the turn, suddenly the steering and brake got stuck and the car hit a building, airbags got exploded and my wife who was pregnant for 6 months was severely injured. The car got totaled. Request an investigation so that this should not happen to anyone else in the future. Thank you

- Chatsworth, CA, USA

problem #4

May 072018

Civic

  • miles
2014 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure. Consumer sent additional correspondence. The consumer stated the vehicle lurched forwad and hit a building. The vehicle failed to respond to the brakes. The consumer was advised a sensor in the steering column was put into reverse. The consumer stated the throttle may have been stuck according to other consumer reports.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #3

Nov 122016

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vermin chewed up my engine bay wiring harness wires and the initial potential fix will cost $360, if the damage is worse it will cost another $1500 at least.

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

problem #2

May 212016

Civic

  • 41,560 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the check power steering system light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The contact coasted into a service station, restarted the vehicle then resume driving at 30 mph but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,560. The VIN was not available.

- Maryville, TN, USA

problem #1

Sep 222015

Civic

  • 16,000 miles
The contact owned a 2014 Honda Civic. While driving at 40 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle started stall and lose steering ability. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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