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2022 Honda Civic: Too new to judge

The 2022 Honda Civic has been on the road for 59 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 957 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 9.6× the rate other Civic years drew in their first 59 months, per vehicle sold.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the steering (84% of complaints, median 26,000 miles).

Complaint index
9.6×
partial: first 59 months
Rank
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rated after five years
Complaints
957
in 59 months so far
Recalls
4
campaigns
11th generation, 2022–today (first year of the generation; redesign years often run worse) · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2022 Honda Civic EX sedan

Photo: 2022 Honda Civic EX sedan · Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Steering84% · 802 complaints · median 26,000 miles
  2. Driver assistance14% · 132 complaints
  3. Electrical4% · 40 complaints
  4. Speed control4% · 43 complaints
  5. Suspension3% · 25 complaints
  6. Air bags1% · 11 complaints
  7. Brakes2% · 22 complaints
  8. Wheels and tires2% · 15 complaints
  9. Body and structure1% · 13 complaints
  10. Engine1% · 12 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Driver assistance

Owners describe two related driver-assistance issues: cruise control that suddenly shuts off and won't reset without restarting the car, and steering that becomes sticky or locks up, especially with lane keep assist on. Many say dealers struggled to reproduce or permanently fix these problems, sometimes referencing a recall or parts backorder.

Warning signs:
Many report a beep and "Cruise Control Off" message, a stiff or notchy steering feel especially above 40 mph, and occasional dashboard warnings for brake or collision mitigation systems.
What shops did:
Dealers often could not duplicate the cruise control issue, while for steering many replaced or ordered the electric power steering rack, sometimes citing long backorders; some mention a related recall or service bulletin.

“the cruise control abruptly shut off causing a safety risk of driver's behind me coming close to rear end collision”

“It all started at about 40,000 miles, with a noise and a very slight steering problem”

Electrical

Owners describe cruise control and ADAS features cutting out unexpectedly, often requiring the car to be stopped and restarted, along with steering that sticks or locks up. Some also report warning lights, door lock glitches, or sudden loss of power, with dealers sometimes unable to reproduce or fully fix the problem.

Warning signs:
Many report a beep or warning tone, dashboard alerts for cruise control, collision mitigation, or ADAS systems, and a steering wheel that feels stiff or sticky before locking up.
What shops did:
Some dealers replaced parts such as the electronic power steering assembly, brake switch, or door latch, updated software, or said they could not duplicate the intermittent issue.

“the steering wheel seized in the 12 o' clock position”

“Adaptive Cruise Control will shut of randomly and for no reason. Must wait for it to re-engage Adaptive Cruise Control or power off/on vehicle.”

Steering

Owners describe the steering wheel sticking or binding, especially at highway speeds, sometimes requiring extra force to correct and causing the car to wander or pull to one side. Many say dealers identified a steering rack or gearbox problem, but parts shortages or recall repairs often failed to fix it.

Warning signs:
Many note stickiness or resistance when returning to center, most noticeable at highway speeds, sometimes with clunking, ticking, or rattling sounds and no warning light.
What shops did:
Dealers often diagnosed a faulty steering rack, gearbox, or EPS assembly needing replacement, but many report parts were unavailable or repairs, including recall remedies, did not resolve the issue.
Mileage:
most between 15,000 and 45,000 miles, among 44 complaints that give it

“Brought it to the dealership yesterday and they actually acknowledged the problem and recommended “a whole steering gearbox replacement””

“the steering will get stuck in the middle position causing me to use extra force to free the wheel. This causes an over compensation and swerving.”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (4)

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  • NHTSA 26V332000May 202698,892 vehicles

    Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 24V744000October 20241,693,199 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.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 24V064000February 2024750,114 vehicles

    Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

    Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 23V704000October 2023264,567 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.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Honda sent NHTSA 121 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2022 Civic. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • ATI&04082026901 · April 2026Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • ATI&03252026907 · March 2026Dealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • ATI&03172026902 · March 2026Dealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • ATI&03032026906 · March 2026Dealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • A25-070 · August 2025When the vehicle is put into reverse, the rear camera may display a black and white image.
  • A25-024 · February 2025Under certain circumstances when reversing near a chain link fence or highly reflect surfaces, a back-up sensor system abnormal message may be displayed in the multi-information display (MID).
  • A23-089 · December 2024Due to a manufacturing error, certain service part electric power steering (EPS) gearbox assemblies were not made to proper specification which may affect the rack stroke.
  • A24-095 · August 2024While driving at highway speeds, customers may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.

All 2022 Civic bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2022 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2022 Honda Civic has been on the road for 59 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 957 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 9.6× the rate other Civic years drew in their first 59 months, per vehicle sold. Ratings compare Civic years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2022 Civic problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the steering (84%), driver-assistance features and cameras (14%) and the electrical system (4%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2022 Honda Civic been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Honda Civic, the most recent in May 2026 (air bags). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Honda. The 2022 Honda Civic on NHTSA.gov · How we rate