This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I bought my Civic new on 2016. The car starts to have steering become jerky and tends to stick in the center position after driving on the highway more than 20 minutes on 03/15/2020. When that happens the car drifts to the left side and I have to use a extra force to pull it out of that sticking point back to the center steering. I did researched this problem on carcomplaints.com and found 107 complaints on Honda Civic 2016 eps jerky problems. I also found Honda recall 18V663000 ( power steering assist fails ) on Civic and CRV 2017-2018 but not included 2016 while Civic 2016-2018 use same eps assembly part no.53650-tba-A01 that fix the eps fails. I brought my car to Honda dealer to diagnostics the problem on 05/2020 was 52K miles but they can't confirmed it because it appears after at least 20min drives so they don't want to spend that much time to drive on highway! I noticed the problem intermittently relative to the weather temperatures and the problem appears few month after I brought my car to dealer for Honda recall vsa and parking brake software updated. It's challenging to drive a straight line when the problem appears. Today 04/28/2021 my car has 57K miles and still have same problem but can't afford to pay over $2500 to replace the eps assembly due to out of manufacture warranty. I am deeply disappointed to own a car has less than 60K miles with major safety issues on eps unpleasure to drive.
Steering is very uncontrollable at 40 plus mph. Overcompensation is required and makes it hard to steer car. Appears that 2017 and newer Honda Civics are being recalled but not 2016's. this is dangerous and needs to be recalled, tons of complaints on 2016.
At highway speeds after driving a long distance (when engine is hot), power steering sticks, making it difficult to drive straight and stay within the lane. Smooth steering is not possible. More likely to occur when ambient temperatures are high, and not likely to occur when the weather is cold. This has been happening for years.
This issue seems to occur at highway speeds. The steering system seems to have a slight 'sticking' point that requires a slight, additional pressure to correct. Type of road surface (asphalt, concrete, etc.) seems to have some affect on this issue. It is somewhat disconcerting to have this occur while driving...not a good feeling!!!
Steering sticks. It is impossible to drive straight on the freeway forcing you to zig zag continuously in a lane. Problem is most notable at speeds over 40mph. Problem started was first noted in summer of 2017 (while driving on the freeway) and continues to today.
Steering wheel sticks or catches when driving on the highway at speeds greater than 40 mph. Steering wheel will not move without extra force from driver. Driver has to yank on the steering wheel to get the vehicle to move. Steering is not fluid as it should be and can cause the driver to overcorrect if issue is not fixed. This is a safety concern.
Steering sticks while driving and sometimes causes driver to overcorrect. This is dangerous and could lead to a major accident. This issue is happening to many Civic owners and for some reason isn't being recalled. Has been happening for months, but it seems to be getting worse.
At highway speeds the steering sticks when making minor adjustments to stay in lane, in other words, the steering sticks hard and the vehicle stays in the turn. Because the steering can't return to center without additional opposite force, breaking the steering free often causes an overcorrect. Both scenarios (stuck in the turn, and overcorrecting) represent a serious hazard to drivers and road users. These are not road crown or alignment issues: These are physically stuck steering issues related to Honda eps rack 53650-tbc-A01/02. Please investigate this before someone gets hurt. There are over 115 complaints about this exact issue on the NHTSA database for the 2016 Civic alone, that's without the thousands that almost certainly go unreported.
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated while turning the steering wheel in both direction, the steering wheel failed to return to center, without warning. The contact took the vehicle to norm reeves Honda superstore port charlotte (1252 tamiami trail, port charlotte, fl 33953) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a sticky steering wheel. The contact was unable to reach the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000.
After being on the road for 30-40 minutes the steering becomes jerky and sticky. Feels like the car is trying to over correct when it shouldn't. I have my car in the dealer since last week where the service guys drove my car and and felt the problem, they submitted a claim under my extended warranty and now the warranty guy can't find a problem with my car and denied my claim. This is really unprofessional on Honda's part for not addressing this issue that we are all having. I swear I used to love driving my car, now I'm so scared to drive it that I can't enjoy it. Please investigate this because it is really unsafe. I think they want us to crash our cars rather fixing a simple issue and change the eps rack and pinion.
Steering sticks after driving for 20-30mins. Usually wheels forward/straight. Tends to occur more often on highways, less often on curvy roads. When making slight adjustments to maintain lane position, it takes an unusual and uncomfortable amount of force to get it out of its stuck position. Once it breaks free, it is a slight over adjustment. Does not seem to stick while in turns. I have replaced factory tires with another brand and performed an alignment, still have the same issue. Vehicle has no aftermarket parts. The issue seems to come and go, and I have not noticed a specific pattern.
While driving on the highway steering wheel sticks when changing lanes very dangerous also because I have an extended warranty the cost was not $3,000 or more this should be a recall
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that after driving approximately 30 minutes, the steering wheel became stiff and jerky and did not operate as designed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer russell Honda located at 6100 landers rd, North little rock, ar 72117 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Our Civic's steering became very 'sticky' around 6 months ago and the problem develops at speed. The steering gets jerky and momentarily gets locked in a position that we need to fight against. We had a service scheduled at Honda and asked them to inspect the issue and they are not able to diagnose the problem correctly. They are deflecting and are suggesting it could be caused by us running over something that could have damaged the steering setup. There is no alignment issue and the car has only been driven 16K miles in 4.5 years (it's our second car).
The steering wheel sticks when over 40mph. The car pulls to one side and happens over 40mph. The car will not drive straight and the steering wheel sticks
At highway speeds the steering wheel sticks so when you are trying to make small adjustments to keep the car centered within your lane you end up over correcting. When driving long distances it seems to get progressively worse. The dealership has told me that I meed to spend $3800 for a new steering rack but considering the number of complaints for other owners with the same issue, this should be a recall and Honda should pay for this mistake.
The steering is sticky. When I try to make minor adjustments to direction, it sticks. When it finally let's go, the car overcorrects causing dangerous conditions.
Stearing wheel is sticking after it is held in one position. The sticking can be noticed at all speeds even when stopped. When thestearing sticks it causes the driver to over compensate when trying to make small adjustments at highway speeds.
At approx 36K miles, the vehicle began exhibiting a behavior where, at highway speeds, the steering sticks while driving straight. To make a minor steering adjustment, the amount of force required to initiate a steering change would cause steering to become unstuck and then over steer. Minor steering adjustments are not possible and the vehicle is difficult to control and maintain within the driving lane. This issue initially would occur randomly but has progressed and is occurring more often.
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