2019 Honda Civic Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

99Steering complaints

24.3%Of all 408 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING99 · 24.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM70 · 17.2%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE61 · 15%

Unspecified / other54 · 13.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33 · 8.1%

Share of the 408 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Honda Civic overview page.

What owners report

“I turned on my vehicle and randomly had multiple warning lights come on including power steering, ACC, VSA, Hill start assist, LKAS, ABS. The power…”NHTSA complaint 11478605 — filed 08/10/2022

“Steering wheel locked while driving vehicle and was unable to turn wheel. Dealer confirmed steering failure caused by faulty electronic power steering motor. Dealer corrected…”NHTSA complaint 11440137 — filed 11/11/2021

“Steering wheel is not centered. Even though alignment is good”NHTSA complaint 11432134 — filed 09/08/2021

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Honda Civic have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Honda Civic: 99 of 408 complaints on file (24.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Honda Civic have in total?

408 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.