2021 Honda Civic Steering Problems

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

55Steering complaints

41.4%Of all 133 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

STEERING55 · 41.4%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING25 · 18.8%

SERVICE BRAKES17 · 12.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16 · 12%

Unspecified / other12 · 9%

Share of the 133 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Honda Civic overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owned a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel became…”NHTSA complaint 11650520 — filed 03/25/2025

“Sticky steering due to faulty eps gearbox. Recall is for 2022-2025 but many 2021 are affected. Steering is stiff and difficult, constant corrections being made…”NHTSA complaint 11646846 — filed 03/06/2025

“The steering system in my 2021 Honda Civic appears to be malfunctioning, causing the steering wheel to feel "sticky" when making small adjustments while driving…”NHTSA complaint 11646128 — filed 03/03/2025

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Honda Civic have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2021 Honda Civic: 55 of 133 complaints on file (41.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Honda Civic have in total?

133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 2 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.