2022 Honda Civic Steering Problems
Steering complaints account for 731 of 881 total complaints (83%) filed on the 2022 Honda Civic, the highest share of any model year. NHTSA lists 27 crashes and 9 injuries tied to steering, plus two related recalls (24V744000 and 23V704000), with a median failure mileage of 26,263.5.
- Steering complaints
- 731
- 83% of 881
- Crashes reported
- 27
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 26,264 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel suddenly fails to respond or locks up at highway speeds, sometimes leading owners to swerve or hit medians and curbs.
- Steering pulls to one side above 30 mph, making the car hard to keep in its lane and causing arm fatigue.
- Electric power steering rack failures reported after replacement parts go on backorder, leaving the vehicle undrivable for months.
- Steering becomes hard to turn or sticks at 45 mph and above, sometimes accompanied by a popping noise from a front tire.
- Steering wheel independently shifts direction while driving, causing loss of control and collisions with fixed objects.
- Owners report crashes tied to steering failure occurring both before and after receiving recall notification letters.
When 2022 Honda Civic steering complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 4, 2021, latest Aug 20, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2022 Honda Civic
- NHTSA 24V744000Oct 3, 2024Steering1,693,199 vehicles
Steering
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
- NHTSA 23V704000Oct 19, 2023Steering264,567 vehicles
Steering:rack and pinion
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
Steering complaints by Civic model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is steering a common problem on the 2022 Honda Civic?
- Yes. Steering complaints make up 731 of 881 total complaints filed for the 2022 Civic, or 83% of all complaints, the highest share among Civic model years listed.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2022 Honda Civic?
- Yes, two recalls cover steering on the 2022 Civic: 24V744000, which addresses a worm gear spring needing grease, and 23V704000, which covers incorrectly installed replacement power steering racks.
- How many crashes or injuries are linked to 2022 Civic steering complaints?
- NHTSA data lists 27 crashes and 9 injuries associated with steering complaints on the 2022 Civic, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2022 Civic?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2022 Civic is 26,263.5 miles.