2018 Honda Civic: pulls to one side

Filed May 29, 2025 · Steering · NC

Steering is notchy, when making a turn at highway speeds, the steering will lock in the position of the turn. Takes force to get it to free up and allow you to straighten out the wheels. It also causes the car to wander and is notchy in the 12 O'clock position. Feels like it is sticking, then releases. The issue becomes worse the longer the drive time is.

Filed May 12, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · IN

My steering wheel was sticking. At speeds above 45 it was much more noticeable. When I was driving in a strait line and had to move the steering slightly the steering wheel would stick. It would cause the car to pull to one side and when you adjust the wheel to in the opposite side it would do the same thing. You where driving in a straight road constantly over correcting , playing ping pong to keep your car in the lane. When I looked on the internet this seems to be a common problem. I had my car looked at a Honda dealership. They told me there was no recall. My only choice was to get it repaired. It cost me 4,546.35 to be repaired. I bought a Honda for dependability and feel they should take responsibility for this before someone gets seriously injured.

Filed Jun 26, 2024 · Steering · KY

At highway speeds the steering sticks or hangs up. This car has an early version of electronically assisted steering and research shows Honda has recalled some models for this issue ... but not my VIN. That doesn't make sense. Honda tells me that recalls are based on manufacturing facility which doesn't make sense on a safety issue. So, when driving at highway speeds, the steering will stick, pulling to the left. I have to pull it back to the right to correct this. The result is that I am basically weaving down the road, appearing not to be able to hold my line. It is certainly a safety issue to the point that I won't let others drive the vehicle. I don't understand why Honda has repaired this issue on some vehicles but not all. I want there to be a record of this in case of the worst case scenario. The car has about 72,000 miles now and the problem started at about 55,000 miles. I have contacted Honda several times to no avail. They say there is no recourse through Honda.

Filed Mar 28, 2024 · Steering · GA

2018 Honda civic has been having sticky steering. Going down highways or even city limits (45) the vehicle pulls to one side and when trying to correct the steering wheel will stick. I thought it was just in need of an alignment but the problem wasn’t solved after researching and saw the fuel pump recall I took it to Honda for the fuel pump recall and had them inspect the steering also they stated it was the electric steering rack, steering rack bearings no warning messages or lights

Filed Mar 7, 2024 · Steering · FL

While driving at highway speeds, steering sticks and pulls to one side, and remains so until I force wheel back. This problem first started in February 2024 and has continued untill this date (3/6/2024). This poses a serious safety risk as it unexpectedly pulls car out of a straight direction, and needs to be done continuously. I fear it will ultimately cause loss of control of my vehicle and serious injury. No warning lights come on, the problem happens randomly, but frequently. I am afraid to drive at highway speeds anymore, the problem is very disconcerting.I have not taken the car to the dealer as of yet. I understand Honda is aware of the problem but to date will not address the issue. I am also aware of a class-action lawsuit against Honda for the same problem in 2022-24 Civics. I am more than willing to demonstrate the problem to anyone who wishes to investigate.

Filed Jun 27, 2023 · Steering · CA

The steering sticks when the car has been on the road for 45-60 min. which causes wandering and loss of steering adjustment to maintain lane control.

Filed Jun 26, 2023 · Steering · FL

The steering is sticky. It feels like play in the steering wheel. Gets worse when driving over 45 or 50. You have to over compensate when coming around curves and it pulls left. The car has been aligned in March and I attributed it to bad alignment. Took it back to dealer in June when it was getting worse. Diagnosed with faulty EPS.

Filed Mar 10, 2022 · Steering · MS

Failed component: electronic steering gearbox and Steering Electric Power Assist System Safety: The steering wheel maneuverability is compromised by continuously pulling to the left and requiring the driver to pull the wheel to the right for correction or vehicle will drift into the left lane, increasing the risk of a crash. This back and forth movement to correct the steering wheel pull requires the driver to constantly move the steering wheel back and forth to keep the vehicle in the current lane. Problem brought to Slidell Honda dealer 3/9/2022. Dealer did a sensor relearn but unsuccessful. Dealer recommends replacement of electronic steering gearbox, for which there is a current Honda recall C2N, P20 but does not include my VIN#. Reported to Honda, case no. [XXX]. Honda offers to pay 75% of my repair cost which is unacceptable for a defective part that is under a recall. the federal safety agency Campaign ID Number: 18V663000 INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”

Filed Jun 13, 2020 · Steering · 12,000 miles · FL

After about 10-20 minutes of driving, the car starts to pull to the left when going straight on the roadway. The steering changes from allowing smooth, slight adjustments, to being sticky and jerky. Then the car overcorrects to the right, and the sticky steering overcorrects to the left. It becomes a constant struggle with the steering wheel to keep the car traveling in a straight line. Once this issue starts, it happens whether traveling at low or higher speeds, but is much more obvious and dangerous at higher speeds. I took the car into holler honda winter park fl, and explained the issue in march 2020.they performed an alignment. The car continued to have the issue and the issue became worse. I took the car back to holler honda on 6-12-20 and explained the problem again. I asked for a road test. They told me that nothing was wrong with my car and they made a 'few adjustments." I told them I was very concerned about safety and that I know there is a severe problem. They refused to do anything further. I am starting to believe that it is because my car is still under warranty. I have researched and found numerous similar complaints on various years of the honda civics on the internet. A rare few appeared to have been resolved by replacement of the eps rack. I left a message with the service manager about my dissatisfaction, and he has not returned my call. The national honda phone line has been down for two days now. My son and I are both afraid to drive the vehicle on main roadways and highways now. The steering sticks, requires an abnormal amount of pressure to adjust, then 'jumps' too far, magnifying the adjustment and making an overcorrection. This issue continues throughout the drive while having to adjust steering left, then right, then left constantly. This is extremely hazardous and has the potential to steer the car into another lane or off the roadway!

Filed Apr 4, 2019 · Steering · 5,500 miles · FL

2018 honda civic, hatchback sport touring. After arriving at my destination the vehicle was turned off and locked. When I came back to the car, I discovered that the car would not start. All the lights were on in the dash and stayed on.. Had the car jumped, and it started. On my attempt to drive the car home, the car was pulling hard to the right and I had to fight to keep it straight. The car was picked up by the dealership, but they could not find what caused the problem. So, I researched on line and found a recall a recall (#18v663000) for the electrical power assist system. I input my VIN#, but it came back with zero recalls. Although my VIN was not effective, I'm having the same issues descripted.