YearToAvoid

2014 Honda Civic Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2014 Honda Civic, 5% of its 291 total complaints for the year, with 5 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 46,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Steering complaints
15
5% of 291
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
46,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist while driving at highway speeds, making the wheel very difficult to turn.
  • Some describe the steering wheel locking up or becoming rigid without warning, in one case at 65 mph leading to a crash into a barrier.
  • Several report a "check power steering system" or similar dashboard warning appearing before the steering became hard to control.
  • A few describe the steering wheel jerking or cranking back and forth on its own, sometimes tied to braking or low-speed maneuvers, causing loss of control.
  • One owner reported the steering and brakes seizing together during a low-speed turn, resulting in a collision.
  • Isolated reports mention steering wheel position sensor faults triggering airbag warning lights unrelated to any collision.

When 2014 Honda Civic steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 9, 2015, latest Jun 5, 2026.

2014 Honda Civic steering complaints: complaints filed per month1Nov 2015Nov 2016Nov 2018Mar 2019May 2021Sep 2023Nov 2023Jun 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2015 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2015 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 201019 (5%)
  2. 20114 (2%)
  3. 201274 (16%)
  4. 201338 (12%)
  5. 201415 (5%)
  6. 201521 (6%)
  7. 2016444 (41%)
  8. 2017170 (29%)
  9. 2018311 (42%)
  10. 2019109 (25%)
  11. 202029 (13%)
  12. 202164 (44%)
  13. 2022731 (83%)
  14. 2023191 (75%)
  15. 202460 (49%)
  16. 202527 (39%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2014 Civic, which is 5% of the 291 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2014 Honda Civic?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the steering complaints on the 2014 Civic.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2014 Civic?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Civic is 46,000 miles.
Have steering problems on the 2014 Civic caused crashes or injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 3 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2014 Civic, with no fires reported.
Is steering a bigger issue on the 2014 Civic than other model years?
The 2014 Civic's 5% share of steering complaints is lower than years like 2016 (41%), 2022 (83%), and 2023 (75%), suggesting steering was a smaller concern for 2014 relative to later model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.