2018 Honda Civic Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 311 steering complaints for the 2018 Honda Civic, 42% of all complaints filed for the model year, with 8 crashes reported. A related recall (18V663000) covers a torque sensor magnet in the electronic power steering system that may not be properly secured. Median mileage at failure is 50,564.
- Steering complaints
- 311
- 42% of 741
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 50,564 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering fails to respond during turns at low speed, sometimes continuing straight into an obstacle instead of turning.
- Steering wheel becomes extremely heavy or restricted, limiting turning range and making left or right turns difficult.
- Sudden loss of power steering assist causes the car to swerve or turn opposite the intended direction.
- Steering fails to self-center at highway speed, drifting or fishtailing especially in curves or wet conditions.
- Steering feels sticky or notchy at highway speeds, requiring overcorrection to keep the car straight.
- Steering stiffens and demands more force for small corrections, with dealers diagnosing worn internal steering components.
When 2018 Honda Civic steering complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 29, 2017, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2018 Honda Civic
- NHTSA 18V663000Sep 27, 2018Steering54 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
Risk: The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
Steering complaints by Civic model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are steering complaints on the 2018 Honda Civic?
- NHTSA has logged 311 steering complaints for the 2018 Civic, which is 42% of all 741 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2018 Honda Civic?
- Yes. Recall 18V663000 covers 2017-2018 Civic and CR-V vehicles where the magnet controlling the electronic power steering torque sensor signal may not be properly secured. Honda dealers replace the steering gearbox assembly at no charge.
- Have steering problems caused crashes in the 2018 Civic?
- NHTSA records 8 crashes tied to steering complaints for this model year, with no reported fires or injuries.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically appear on the 2018 Civic?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 50,564 miles.