How many steering complaints does the 2013 Honda Civic have?

NHTSA lists 38 steering complaints for the 2013 Honda Civic, which is 12% of the 319 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2013 Honda Civic?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recall listed for the steering problem area on this model year.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2013 Civic?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Civic is 25,000 miles.

Have steering problems caused crashes in the 2013 Honda Civic?

NHTSA records 4 crashes and 1 injury connected to steering complaints for the 2013 Honda Civic.

How does the 2013 Civic compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2013 Civic's steering complaints make up 12% of its total complaints, lower than the 41% and 42% shares seen in the 2016 and 2018 model years.

2013 Honda Civic Steering Problems

Steering complaints account for 38 of 319 total complaints (12%) filed against the 2013 Honda Civic, with a median failure mileage of 25,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 crashes and 1 injury tied to this problem area, but no related recall exists for it.

Steering complaints: 38; 12% of 319
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 25,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel suddenly locks or seizes up while the vehicle is in motion, sometimes leading to a crash.
A 'check power steering system' warning appears on the dash and the wheel becomes stiff or hard to turn, especially during low-speed turns.
Power steering assist cuts out unexpectedly on curves or turns, causing the driver to momentarily lose control.
Multiple warning lights for brakes, power steering, ABS, and VSA illuminate together, often described as a known issue by repair shops.
Vibration is felt through the steering at highway speed and later occurs at all speeds, initially blamed on tires.
Steering seizes at startup, with the power steering warning indicator turning on before any diagnosis is made.

When 2013 Honda Civic steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 24, 2013, latest Aug 29, 2026.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2013 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Civic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20056 (2%)
200644 (3%)
200726 (2%)
200824 (3%)
200913 (3%)
201019 (5%)
20114 (2%)
201274 (16%)
201338 (12%)
201415 (5%)
201521 (6%)
2016444 (41%)
2017170 (29%)
2018311 (42%)
2019109 (25%)
202029 (13%)
202164 (44%)
2022731 (83%)
2023191 (75%)
202460 (49%)
202527 (39%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Honda Civic have?: NHTSA lists 38 steering complaints for the 2013 Honda Civic, which is 12% of the 319 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2013 Honda Civic?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recall listed for the steering problem area on this model year.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2013 Civic?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Civic is 25,000 miles.
Have steering problems caused crashes in the 2013 Honda Civic?: NHTSA records 4 crashes and 1 injury connected to steering complaints for the 2013 Honda Civic.
How does the 2013 Civic compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2013 Civic's steering complaints make up 12% of its total complaints, lower than the 41% and 42% shares seen in the 2016 and 2018 model years.