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2023 Honda Civic: Too new to judge

The 2023 Honda Civic has been on the road for 47 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 329 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 4.0× the rate other Civic years drew in their first 47 months, per vehicle sold.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the steering (78% of complaints, median 12,000 miles).

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rated after five years
Complaints
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Recalls
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11th generation, 2022–today · 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. Steering78% · 256 complaints · median 12,000 miles
  2. Driver assistance11% · 36 complaints
  3. Air bags2% · 8 complaints
  4. Brakes5% · 16 complaints
  5. Electrical6% · 19 complaints
  6. Engine3% · 11 complaints
  7. Powertrain2% · 6 complaints
  8. Wheels and tires3% · 10 complaints
  9. Seats and belts2% · 5 complaints
  10. Speed control1% · 4 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 a mix of steering that sticks or resists correction and driver-assistance systems, like adaptive cruise, lane keeping, and automatic braking, that behave unpredictably. Several report the steering issue tied to a recall, while others say dealers struggled to diagnose or duplicate the problems.

Warning signs:
Owners report steering becoming stiff, sticky, or stuck at speed requiring hard force to correct, sudden dashboard warnings, and unexpected braking or acceleration with no obstacles present.
What shops did:
Dealers often could not replicate the steering issue, sometimes recalibrated or replaced cameras, replaced power steering racks or EPB/ABS sensors, and in some cases blamed aftermarket windshields or spilled liquid.

“the cars adaptive cruise control with randomly slowdown/brakes extremely hard”

Steering

Owners of this Civic commonly describe the steering wheel sticking or binding at higher speeds, forcing them to apply extra force and sometimes overcorrect to stay in their lane. Dealers often struggled to reproduce or permanently fix the problem, even after recall or bulletin-related repairs, and some owners report the issue recurring.

Warning signs:
Many report a sticky, notchy, or twitching sensation in the steering wheel at highway speeds, especially above 40-50 mph, sometimes with clicking or clunking noises, usually with no warning light.
What shops did:
Dealers often could not duplicate or diagnose the issue, though some replaced the steering rack, EPS gearbox, or performed recall repairs, with parts frequently on backorder and failures sometimes recurring.
Mileage:
most between 5,000 and 25,000 miles, among 24 complaints that give it

“After driving down the highway at highway speeds for about 30 miles, the steering becomes "sticky" or takes extra effort to pull the steering from its position.”

“I had to grab the wheel with both hands and jerk forcefully to free the wheel up.”

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

Recalls (5)

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  • NHTSA 24V859000November 2024121 vehicles

    Seats: critical fasteners

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

    Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, 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 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.

  • NHTSA 23V430000June 2023386 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

    Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.

    Risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 23V229000March 2023640 vehicles

    Seats

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat cushion frame to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

    Risk: A broken seat cushion frame may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the front driver seat cushion frame assembly, 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 106 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2023 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.
  • 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.
  • A24-006 · February 2024Customers are seeing the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator on the instrument panel due to the 12-volt battery degrading.
  • ONL6GT01292024 · January 2024Owner Notification Letter - Due 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.

All 2023 Civic bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2023 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2023 Honda Civic has been on the road for 47 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 329 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 4.0× the rate other Civic years drew in their first 47 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 2023 Civic problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the steering (78%), driver-assistance features and cameras (11%) and the air bags (2%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2023 Honda Civic been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda Civic, the most recent in November 2024 (seats). 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 2023 Honda Civic on NHTSA.gov · How we rate