Steering wheel is hard to move/ steer, makes clunking noises, can feel vibration in the steering wheel, way worse at higher speeds, definitely a safety issue if the steering locks up you can't steer the car!!! I see there are recalls on this make model and year car, but mine isn't included??, it should be and why not? This car has only 15k miles.
2018 Honda Civic: steering wheel locks up
7 of the 750 complaints about the 2018 Honda Civic describe steering wheel locks up.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 37,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Steering wheel locks up by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the vehicle was still drivable; however, the contact stated that the steering wheel locked occasionally. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
My 2018 Honda Civic is presenting with issues related to another safety recall, but my Vin doesn't come up for that recall. I got diagnostics done for this issue at a Honda certified dealership, the wanted over $5600 to repair the safety recall issue because my Vin doesn't come up for that specific recall- only one of the safety recalls, which they do not have parts for. I got a second opinion with another mechanic who confirmed that what's going on with my car is a recall safety issue on Honda's part, not my own. My car is not safe to drive due to a rack and pinion safety issue and a fuel pump issue and the safety issues have gotten worse. Others and my own safety is put at risk because the car doesn't have a lot of power to maneuver the vehicle safely as well as the steering locking up. My vehicle shows no lights on the dash.
The contact’s daughter owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked abnormally while turning to the left or the right. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while making a left or a right turn, the steering wheel seized and required an aggressive turn of the steering wheel in the opposite direction to keep the vehicle straight. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to cover half the cost of the repair. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact's son owns a 2018 Honda Civic equipped with Hankook tires, Tire Line: Unknown, Tire Size: 215/55/R16, and DOT Number: 7R11BH3620. The contact stated while his son was driving at 50-55 MPH, the rear passenger's side tire blew up on its side. The contact's son veered to the side of the road. The contact's son was able to replace the tire with a spare tire with the assistance of AAA. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer who replaced the spare tire with a new tire. The tire manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated while his son was reversing in the driveway, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. The steering, the traction control, and the brake warning lights illuminated. The contact's son then parked the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The tire failure mileage was approximately 17,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda civic. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle's stop warning alert notified the driver to pull over. The vehicle was taken to scott robinson honda (20340 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90503) to be diagnosed, but they were unable to replicate the failure. The dealer turned off the system sensor. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized. The contact took the vehicle to dch gardena honda (15541 s western ave, gardena, ca 90249, 301‑660‑7286) where the failure initially could not be replicated. During the third test, with the contact in the vehicle, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired and the cause of the failures was not specified. The contact stated that they were waiting for honda's corporate office to respond. The manufacturer provided case number: 09732156. The failure mileage was 11,200.
Electric steering locked while making a left turn. As I was turning the wheel seemed to lock and then all of a sudden it went the opposite direction I was turning and I almost skidded off the road. Most of the time especially when I'm getting on the freeway, it feels like I have a little control over the steering and it feels loose. The steering also gives me problems when I pull into a parking space I can't estimate how much I have to turn the wheel.
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 2018 Honda Civic steering lock-up
Is steering wheel locks up a common problem on the 2018 Honda Civic?
7 of 750 owner complaints about the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Honda Civic
Jerking 74Fuel pump 45Stalling 41Check engine light 21Fuel smell 17Power steering loss 17Hesitation 16Loss of power 13Misfire 12Key fob 10Pulling 10Steering noise 9Won't start 9Backup camera 7Battery drain 7Door locks 7Engine failure 7Sunroof shattered 6Airbag light 5No deployment 5Collision warning 5Fire or smoke 5Lane assist 5Warning lights 5
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