2020 Honda Civic steering problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2020 Honda Civic — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering system failed and started to jerk -- Contacted Honda and while there was a recall on the NEWER models, we experienced a similar issue on our 2020 Civic.”
filed Apr 27, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel became sticky and jerked while turning in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the electronic steering rack needed to be…”
filed Apr 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2019 Civic | 102 | 25% |
| 2018 Civic | 303 | 42% |
| 2017 Civic | 165 | 29% |
| 2016 Civic | 436 | 41% |
| 2015 Civic | 20 | 5% |
| 2014 Civic | 15 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.