2023 Honda CIVIC: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
252 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 191 of 252 complaints (75.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 184 | 73.0% |
| Braking behavior | 24 | 9.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 10 | 4.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 2.0% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 1.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.4% |
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 | 191 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 9 |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 9 |
Steering: 191; Electrical System: 15; Lane Departure: Assist: 15; Unknown Or Other: 14; Service Brakes: 13; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 9; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 9; Lane Departure: Warning: 9
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 16 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 16; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 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 (16). 231 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 | 105 |
| 2024 | 107 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 15 |
2023: 105; 2024: 107; 2025: 25; 2026: 15
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 184 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 24 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 10 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11503328 · 2023-01-24 (January 24, 2023)
Steering feels stuck at higher speeds highways speeds 60+ Is making it dangerous to drive the vehicle
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11503328 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11503956 · 2023-01-27 (January 27, 2023)
While driving at about 60 mi/hr my car veered suddenly to the right and the power steering seemed to not work. The steering required vigorous correcting to maintain vehicle control.This continued for several minutes and it felt like the power steering was not working.when I finally stopped the car in a parking area I got out and checked the tires. Originally It had felt like one of my tires going flat. I turned off the engine and when my tire were checked they were fine.This happened on 1/25/23. When I restarted my car it ran normally after tha…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11503956 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11509298 · 2023-02-27 (February 27, 2023)
While driving in a straight line or in turns where the steering wheel stays in the same position for more than a few seconds; the steering wheel sticks at times. As mentioned previously, it happens when I don't make corrections for a few seconds. It is a slight stick but is noticeable. It requires a more than normal/reasonable amount of pressure to make the steering wheel unstuck. This has led to some over-corrections. The problem seems happens at various speeds but I find more noticeable between 40 to 70 MPH. Lane Keep Assist is turned OFF.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11509298 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11510893 · 2023-03-08 (March 8, 2023)
The week of February 26, 2023 I was sitting at the traffic light and when I went to press the gas the car wouldn't move and it shut off. So it appears that the auto start stop did not re-engage. I had to put on my blinkers so that traffic could go around me. I pressed some buttons and it finally started up after a minute or so. Pretty alarming considering that I only had the car for 2 months and it's a brand new 2023. Also, on 3/6 I went to start my car and it wouldn't start. It asked me to place my key fob on the start stop button. Then the c…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11510893 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11513348 · 2023-03-23 (March 23, 2023)
Steering feels weird and has over corrected. Sometimes sticky and wandering. Car has 25 miles on it. Odd steering feedback . I am very concerned about the safety of a car I just paid 60K for.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11513348 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11513412 · 2023-03-23 (March 23, 2023)
I was driving on the freeway my car alerted me to hit the break as there was someone in front of me breaked. I hit my break and my airbags went off. There was no damage to the car in front of me at all that it felt unnecessary for an air bag to go off. my windshield cracked and airbags under my feet and front went off.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11513412 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11513553 · 2023-03-24 (March 24, 2023)
The car wouldn’t turn then it went past the lane into the wall at 60 all pass airbags deployed
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11513553 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11513729 · 2023-03-25 (March 25, 2023)
The lane keeping assistant is glitchy. When driving with lane keeping assistant turned on if I pass a turning lane the car tends to want to veer of into the turning lane. The biggest problem is that it takes a really firm tug on the wheel to actually stay in the correct lane and has caused me to over correct a few times veering slightly into the opposite lane. This has happened multiple times.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11513729 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V430000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Reported: 2023-06-15 (June 15, 2023)
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V704000 · Steering:Rack And Pinion
Reported: 2023-10-19 (October 19, 2023)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Consequence: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V744000 · Steering
Reported: 2024-10-03 (October 3, 2024)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Consequence: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V859000 · Seats:Critical Fasteners
Reported: 2024-11-14 (November 14, 2024)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
NHTSA campaign record ↗