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2019 Honda Civic Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 109 steering complaints for the 2019 Honda Civic, 25% of its 430 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 2 injuries reported. There is no related recall listed for this year. Median mileage at failure is 57,219 miles.

Steering complaints
109
25% of 430
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
57,219 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the steering wheel sticking or catching during small adjustments, especially when driving straight at highway speed, forcing them to overcorrect.
  • Some describe a clunking, clicking, or grinding sensation in the front steering components, particularly at low speeds when turning.
  • Several owners say the sticky feeling appears more after the car has been running for a while and worsens above 60 mph.
  • One owner reported the steering wheel became loose and spun freely while driving in traffic, resulting in a loss of control and a crash.
  • A few owners note the issue resembles a known Honda steering rack lubrication problem discussed with dealerships, though no recall covers the 2019 model.

When 2019 Honda Civic steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2019, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2019 Honda Civic steering complaints: complaints filed per month8May 2019May 2022Jun 2023May 2024Dec 2024Jun 2025Mar 2026Sep 2026
109 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2025 (8).

Steering recalls for the 2019 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 2019 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 109 steering complaints for the 2019 Honda Civic, which is 25% of the 430 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2019 Honda Civic?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2019 Honda Civic, even though some owners report symptoms similar to those covered by recalls on other model years.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2019 Civic?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2019 Civic is 57,219 miles.
Have steering problems on the 2019 Civic caused crashes?
NHTSA data tied to steering complaints for the 2019 Civic includes 3 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
What does the sticky steering feel like on the 2019 Civic?
Owners describe the steering wheel sticking or catching during small adjustments, requiring them to forcefully recenter it, along with clicking or clunking sounds at low speeds.

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.