2023 Honda Civic Si Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2023 Honda Civic Si ranks 2nd-worst of 17 model years, with a complaint index of 94 and 62 complaints, 92% about steering. NHTSA lists no recalls for this year, but the steering pattern drives its Avoid verdict.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 94/100
- #2 of 17 Civic Si years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 62
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Steering
Top 2023 Honda Civic Si problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering57 (92%)
- Lane Departure5 (8%)
- Electrical System1 (2%)
- Engine1 (2%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (2%)
- Other1 (2%)
- Seat Belts1 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering wheel becomes inconsistently firm or sticky when making minor corrections at highway speeds.
- Steering resistance builds suddenly when turning, sometimes forcing a jerk of the wheel.
- Drivers report the wheel feels stuck mid-turn and requires extra force to straighten out, in one case pushing the car toward another lane.
- Steering stiffness has appeared during acceleration, feeling like the power steering assist cut out.
- Issue reportedly started around 3,500 to 5,000 miles and grew more persistent over time.
2023 Honda Civic Si recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2023 compared with other Civic Si years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Honda Civic Si reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2023 Civic Si a complaint index of 94, the second-highest among 17 model years tracked, with steering complaints making up 92% of all reports. That places it in the Avoid category relative to other Civic Si years.
- What is the main problem with the 2023 Honda Civic Si?
- Steering is the dominant issue, accounting for 57 of 62 complaints (92%). Owners describe the steering wheel sticking or becoming abnormally stiff during turns, with a median failure mileage of 6,500 miles.
- Does the 2023 Honda Civic Si have any recalls?
- No. NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2023 Civic Si, so the Avoid verdict comes from the volume and pattern of owner complaints, not recall activity.
- How does the 2023 Civic Si compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 94, the 2023 model trails only the 2022 Civic Si, which has an index of 100. Both years rank worse than earlier Civic Si years like 2012, which scored a Good verdict with an index of 44.