2022 Honda Civic Hatchback
Common Problems
Ranked from 560 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
47 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Steering Wheel Sticking at High Speeds
243complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes stiff and difficult to move at high speeds, requiring excessive force to correct minor steering adjustments.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Sticking
115complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes stuck and requires extra force to turn, posing a significant safety risk.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
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Steering Locking Up During Turns
64complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up during turns, requiring extra force to move and causing overcorrection.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Jerking During Turns
50complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up and requires jerking to make adjustments, especially during turns at high speeds.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Jerkiness and Notchiness
39complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel feels jerky and notchy, especially when making small adjustments, causing difficulty in maintaining a straight path.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Lock-up at High Speeds
37complaintsHigh severitySteeringAt high speeds, the steering wheel locks up and becomes difficult to control, posing a significant safety hazard.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
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Steering Rack Failure
28complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering rack intermittently locks up and becomes difficult to turn, posing a significant safety risk.
$900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
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Lane Keeping Assist System Malfunction
22complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe lane keeping assist system interferes with the driver's ability to make minor steering adjustments, causing overcorrections and potential lane departure.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Becoming Unresponsive at Low Speeds
20complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes unresponsive and requires excessive force to make adjustments, even at low speeds.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Becomes Notchier at Higher Speeds
19complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes harder to move and requires more force, especially at higher speeds, leading to difficulty in making precise adjustments.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Windshield Wiper Ineffectiveness in Winter Conditions
19complaintsLow severityOtherThe windshield wipers fail to clear large portions of the windshield, especially in winter conditions, reducing visibility.
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Overcorrection During Steering Adjustments
18complaintsMedium severitySteeringMinor steering adjustments result in overcorrection, causing the vehicle to veer in the opposite direction.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Jerkiness and Unpredictability
18complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel jerks and becomes unpredictable, requiring constant adjustments to maintain control.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Jerking or Notching at Highway Speeds
18complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel feels jerky or notches, requiring extra effort to turn, especially at highway speeds.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Jerking or Locking During Driving
17complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks or jerks during driving, making it difficult to maintain control of the vehicle, especially at high speeds.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
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Lane Departure Assistance Issues
16complaintsMedium severityOtherLane departure assistance systems fail to function properly, causing the vehicle to drift out of its lane without warning.
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
15complaintsHigh severityOtherForward collision avoidance system activates unexpectedly without a vehicle in front, causing potential accidents.
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Steering Wheel Becomes Notchy or Resistant at High Speeds
14complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes notchy or resistant, requiring extra force to make minor adjustments and causing difficulty in maintaining a straight path.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Locks or Sticks During Long Drives
14complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks or sticks during long drives, requiring significant force to move and causing difficulty in maintaining a straight path.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
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Lane Departure Assistance Malfunction
12complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe lane departure assistance system intermittently fails, causing the vehicle to drift or steer unexpectedly, increasing the risk of accidents.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Gets Stuck During Lane Changes
11complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel gets stuck during lane changes, requiring extra force to move it, leading to potential overcorrections.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Locks Up During Curves
11complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up during curves, requiring forceful movement to unlock, posing a significant safety risk.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
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Steering Jerking and Overcorrection
10complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel jerks and overcorrects, causing the vehicle to veer off course and increasing the risk of accidents.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Becomes Stiff and Requires More Force
10complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes stiff and requires more force to move, especially at higher speeds, leading to difficulty in controlling the vehicle.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Feels Heavy and Difficult to Move
10complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel feels heavy and difficult to move, especially at lower speeds, requiring more force to make adjustments.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Makes Clicking or Popping Sounds
10complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel produces clicking or popping sounds when making minor adjustments, indicating a potential mechanical issue.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Lane Departure and Steering Jerking
9complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel jerks and the car veers off course, making it difficult to maintain lane position and increasing the risk of accidents.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering System Failure During Driving
9complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering system fails suddenly during driving, causing the vehicle to pull to one side and requiring immediate corrective action to maintain control.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) randomly shutting off
8complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe ACC randomly stops working without warning, posing a safety risk to the driver and others.
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Steering System Failure Causing Near Accidents
8complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering system fails, causing near accidents and loss of vehicle control, posing a significant safety risk to the driver and passengers.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering System Malfunction After Recall Repair
8complaintsMedium severitySteeringAfter receiving a recall repair for steering issues, the vehicle continues to experience steering malfunctions, indicating a persistent defect.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering System Malfunction During Cruising
8complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering system malfunctions during cruising, causing the vehicle to pull to one side and requiring the driver to make frequent corrections.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Jerking and Uncontrollable Vibration
8complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel jerks and vibrates uncontrollably, especially at highway speeds, making it difficult to maintain proper vehicle control.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Adaptive Cruise Control Malfunction
7complaintsMedium severityOtherAdaptive cruise control unexpectedly disengages or stops working, requiring the car to be restarted.
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Steering Locks and Requires Forceful Maneuvering
7complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up and requires forceful movement to unlock, creating a dangerous situation and potential loss of control.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
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Steering System Issues Leading to Lane Departure
7complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering system issues cause the vehicle to drift out of the lane, increasing the risk of a collision with other vehicles or obstacles.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Cruise Control Randomly Disengaging
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe cruise control randomly turns off without warning, making it difficult to maintain a consistent speed.
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Steering Locking Up at Higher Speeds
5complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up at higher speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle and potentially leading to accidents.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
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Electrical System Failure
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle's electrical system can fail, causing intermittent issues such as loss of power, warning lights, and communication failures.
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Steering Wheel Jerkiness and Notchiness at Highway Speeds
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel feels jerky and notchy, especially at highway speeds, requiring extra effort to make minor adjustments.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Recall Repair Issues
3complaintsHigh severitySteeringRecall repairs for steering issues can fail, leading to persistent steering problems and a higher risk of loss of control.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Feeling Stiff and Not Responding Correctly
3complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel feels stiff and does not respond correctly to minor adjustments, making it hard to control the vehicle at high speeds.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Steering Wheel Not Returning to Center Position
3complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel does not return to its original position after turning, causing difficulty in maintaining a straight path.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Failure
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe electronic power steering system fails, making the steering wheel difficult to turn and causing the car to feel unstable.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
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Lane Departure Assist Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe lane departure assist feature engages unexpectedly, causing the car to veer out of the lane and requiring constant corrections.
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Steering Wheel Jerking Back and Forth
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel jerks back and forth uncontrollably, making it difficult to maintain control of the vehicle.
Related recall: 24V744000
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Suspension Component Failure
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionSuspension components can fail, leading to uneven tire wear or loss of control, especially during sharp turns or bumpy roads.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.