2022 Honda Civic
Common Problems
Ranked from 566 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 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.
- 1
Steering Notchiness or Resistance
495complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel feels notchy or resistant, requiring extra force to make minor adjustments, especially at highway speeds.
Related recalls: 23V704000, 24V744000
- 2
Steering Wheel Sticking and Jerking
34complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes stiff and jerks when making small adjustments, especially at higher speeds, posing a significant safety risk.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V704000, 24V744000
- 3
Steering Jerking and Overcorrection
14complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel jerks and overcorrects when making small adjustments, leading to erratic driving behavior and potential accidents.
Related recalls: 23V704000, 24V744000
- 4
Lane Departure Assist Malfunction
10complaintsMedium severityOtherLane Keep Assist pulls the car to one side or the other, causing the car to leave the lane or enter another lane of traffic.
- 5
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) randomly shutting off
9complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe ACC randomly turns off during driving, posing a safety risk as it can cause sudden deceleration and loss of speed control.
- 6
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunctions
9complaintsHigh severityOtherThe Forward Collision Avoidance system activates unexpectedly without a vehicle in front, causing sudden braking and potential accidents.
- 7
Steering Locking Up During Turns
5complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up during turns, requiring excessive force to move, potentially causing loss of control and accidents.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V704000, 24V744000
- 8
Steering Rack Issues
5complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering rack gets stuck in position, requiring excessive force to turn the wheel, posing a significant safety risk.
$900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V704000, 24V744000
- 9
Adaptive Cruise Control Malfunctions
4complaintsMedium severityOtherAdaptive Cruise Control unexpectedly disengages, causing the car to slow down or stop without warning, requiring the driver to restart the system.
- 10
Electrical System Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system can fail, causing intermittent issues such as loss of power, warning lights, and communication failures.
- 11
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
2complaintsLow severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle when using the stop-start system, preventing the vehicle from starting again.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Powertrain Malfunctions
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe powertrain can experience issues such as clutch failure, leading to loss of power and difficulty shifting gears.
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.