2018 Honda Civic steering problems
303 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2018 Honda Civic — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering catches and sticks while driving and you have to tug to get it to release to get control back. This has happened several times that has caused me to almost wreck numerous times. I do not feel safe driving it but it is my only vehicle. Dealership said it is more than likely the epf system…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“Steering sticks when driving in straight line for extended time. Requires extra effort to make small adjustments Also becomes jerky when making adjustments”
filed Jul 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering…Campaign 18V663000 · Sep 27, 2018
Steering problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 4 | 17% |
| 2025 Civic | 25 | 38% |
| 2024 Civic | 57 | 49% |
| 2023 Civic | 191 | 76% |
| 2022 Civic | 728 | 83% |
| 2021 Civic | 61 | 44% |
| 2020 Civic | 27 | 12% |
| 2019 Civic | 102 | 25% |
| 2017 Civic | 165 | 29% |
| 2016 Civic | 436 | 41% |
| 2015 Civic | 20 | 5% |
| 2014 Civic | 15 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.