The contact ownED a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at 30 MPH, there was an abnormal clicking sound, and the steering wheel locked up, causing her to lose control and crash into an electrical pole. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering). The yearly inspection was completed two weeks prior with no indication of an issue. The driver sustained a scratch on her leg, and medical attention was provided at the emergency room. All the air bags deployed. There was no reported fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair center. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 69,600.
2017 Honda Civic: steering wheel locks up
6 of the 606 complaints about the 2017 Honda Civic describe steering wheel locks up.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Steering wheel locks up by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. Additionally, the parking brake warning light and the power steering assist warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that after she started the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift into neutral. The contact stated that the parking brake warning light was illuminated; however, the parking brake was not engaged. The contact then stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the parking brake needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the failure could be two separate switches related to the parking brake. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Steering wheel locked up and could not steer. Vehicle hit a guard rail.
Power steering locked up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda civic. While the vehicle was in motion, the warning indicators and gauges flickered on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized when the failure occurred. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to findlay honda (7494 w azure dr. Las vegas, nv 89130, (702) 982-4200) who was unable to replicate the failure after several test drives. A video that showed how the failure occurred was shown to the dealer, but still no diagnosis was made. In addition, while connecting the bluetooth to the vehicle's electrical system, it failed to connect. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on in order for the bluetooth function to connect. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that a field technician would be sent to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer to determine if they could provide a remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 5,500.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
- Risk
- The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
Recall number 18V663000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2017 Honda Civic steering lock-up
Is steering wheel locks up a common problem on the 2017 Honda Civic?
6 of 606 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda Civic (1%) mention steering wheel locks up. The model year with the most reports is 2022.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 Honda Civic?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2017 Honda Civic
Jerking 39Stalling 17Check engine light 15Wipers 13Key fob 12Warning lights 10Won't start 9Adaptive cruise 8Battery drain 8Engine failure 8Lane assist 8Loss of power 8Power steering loss 8ABS 6Grinding brakes 6Collision warning 6Door locks 6Fire or smoke 6Fuel smell 6Misfire 6Brake failure 5Fuel pump 5Headlights 5Seat belt 5
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