How many steering complaints does the 2023 Honda Civic have?

NHTSA lists 191 steering complaints for the 2023 Civic, which is 75% of the 255 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2023 Honda Civic?

Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: 24V744000, covering the worm gear spring and grease in the steering system, and 23V704000, covering incorrectly installed replacement power steering racks installed during service repairs.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2023 Civic?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 10,000 miles at the time steering failures were reported.

Have steering complaints led to crashes or injuries on the 2023 Civic?

NHTSA records 8 crashes and 6 injuries associated with steering complaints on the 2023 Civic, with no fires reported.

How does the 2023 Civic compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2023 Civic's steering complaints make up 75% of that year's total complaints, lower than the 2022 Civic's 83% share but higher than most other model years in the dataset.

2023 Honda Civic Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 191 steering complaints for the 2023 Honda Civic, 75% of all complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 10,000 miles. Two related recalls (24V744000 and 23V704000) cover worm gear spring/grease issues and incorrectly installed replacement steering racks.

Steering complaints: 191; 75% of 255
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 10,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel becomes stiff or hard to turn suddenly at speed, sometimes leading to loss of control.
Steering sticks or feels stuck when driving straight, requiring a manual correction that can cause over-correction.
Steering wheel fails to self-center after a turn and must be manually returned to center.
Steering feel is described as sticky or not smooth at highway speeds, needing extra effort to keep the car straight.
Some owners report the steering firmed up unexpectedly during a highway exit or turn, resulting in a crash into an object.

When 2023 Honda Civic steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 24, 2023, latest May 16, 2026.

191 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2023 to May 2026; peak Dec 2023 (33).

Steering recalls for the 2023 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.

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 2023 Honda Civic have?: NHTSA lists 191 steering complaints for the 2023 Civic, which is 75% of the 255 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2023 Honda Civic?: Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: 24V744000, covering the worm gear spring and grease in the steering system, and 23V704000, covering incorrectly installed replacement power steering racks installed during service repairs.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2023 Civic?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 10,000 miles at the time steering failures were reported.
Have steering complaints led to crashes or injuries on the 2023 Civic?: NHTSA records 8 crashes and 6 injuries associated with steering complaints on the 2023 Civic, with no fires reported.
How does the 2023 Civic compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2023 Civic's steering complaints make up 75% of that year's total complaints, lower than the 2022 Civic's 83% share but higher than most other model years in the dataset.