2023 Honda CIVIC SI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
62 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
21,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 57 of 62 complaints (91.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 57 | 91.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 57 |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 5 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Steering: 57; Lane Departure: Assist: 5; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 1; Lane Departure: Warning: 1; Seat Belts: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 60 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2023: 35; 2024: 20; 2025: 3; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 57 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11512111 · 2023-03-16 (March 16, 2023)
Sticky steering , difficult to stay in line
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11512111 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11513489 · 2023-03-23 (March 23, 2023)
This issue occurs shortly after 5000 miles on my 2023 Honda Civic Si. The steering of the vehicle will become inconsistently firm, especially when making minor corrections at highway speeds. It almost feels as if the steering gets stuck, and only after applying more pressure in your steering direction does the stickiness give way, and normal steering feel resume. (until the next minor correction) The issue is intermittent and seems it most often presents itself after prolonged driving at highway speeds, but it has happened on short drives a…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11513489 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11562868 · 2023-12-31 (December 31, 2023)
The steering on the Honda Civic has issues after driving for 5K miles. The steering currently has a sticky/locking feeling when driving highway speeds (55+ mph) which feels unsafe to drive at high speed. The vehicle is currently at the local Honda dealership and was assessed that the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) gearbox requires replacement. There is currently a backorder on the EPS gearbox with an unknown ETA. My vehicle has currently been sitting at the local Honda dealership for over 5 weeks (since Nov 25, 2023).
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11562868 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11714647 · 2026-01-31 (January 31, 2026)
While driving I'm having difficulting staying in the center of my lane because my steering wheel is not allowing minor steering adjustments without sticking in place temporarily. I need to apply more pressure than expected to turn the wheel before it unsticks. My local Honda dealer recently replicated this behavior on a test drive and is recommending I replace my EPS gearbox, outlined in a service bulletin issued by Honda related to this symptom (Service Bulletin/Manufacturer communication: 23-037). Honda has agreed to pay 50% of the rep…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11714647 at NHTSA ↗