The air conditioner compressor failed on my car at about 85,000 miles. My mechanic told me that they are noticing many 2019-2022 Honda Civics with the exact same problem, with the A/C compressor failing at about the same mileage. My mechanic replaced the compressor with a new Honda compressor. The cost was about $2,700. I've attached the invoice. The failure of the A/C compressor is a threat to safety for the following reasons: Loss of Windshield Defrosting: If the windows fogged up and I could not clear them because the AC failed, this blocks my vision and is a direct safety hazard. Engine Stalling or Serpentine Belt Failure: If the compressor locked up (seized) and broke my car's belt, it could cause me to lose power steering, battery charging, or engine cooling while driving. Extreme Heat Risk: If the AC failed in extreme summer heat (which is exactly what happened to me - it failed in July and I was without A/C for more than 6 weeks in the summer) it would put vulnerable passengers (like children or elderly family members) at risk for their health. Given the testimony of my mechanic that this same failure is happening to many Civic owners (2019-2022) at about the same engine age, I'd like it considered whether a recall is appropriate.
2019 Honda Civic: loss of power steering
8 of the 444 complaints about the 2019 Honda Civic describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 30,000
- recalls
- 0
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the steering wheel became significantly difficult to turn. No warning light was illuminated. An unknown local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
I was driving straight going 35mph on a 2 lane rd when my steering wheel starting making a weird noise & almost was shaking. The steering wheel then locked up to the left & wouldn’t move. This caused my driver side tire to go into the curb, & at this point my steering wheel was spinning in circles & all I could do was brake. After bumping off the curb I then was thrusted back over to the right lane (due to having no steering control) where I came to a stop grazing another vehicle. My insurance performed diagnostics on the vehicle & determined the steering rack housing assembly part failed, causing the accident. There was no damage at all to the vehicle that would indicate this part was damaged as result of the incident, therefore they are calling it “pre existing damage” even though Honda did a multipoint inspection on my car 08/03/2024 (not even a whole 3 months prior) that did not mention a single steering problem. It was ultimately determined this failure is what caused the incident. Upon further research I have found millions of Civics are recalled for this issue but not my year of the vehicle. However, I have found countless stories exactly like mine with steering failure all regarding the 2019 Honda Civic. I am now without a vehicle, insurance refused to pay for the failed part, and I have reached out to Honda over 10 times trying to get in contact with someone about this to no avail. I truly was terrified for my life and feel this needs to be addressed because as previously mentioned, there are countless other 2019 Honda Civic owners with the same horrifying stories. This puts not only owners at risk but all other drivers.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel inadvertently seized. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and steering to the right or the left, the steering wheel felt loose. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with power steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle was started after three attempts. The contact stated that her husband was not aware of any warning lights. The contact stated that the start-up failure was intermittent but was occurring at different times of the day. Additionally, the contact stated that her husband had reported that the vehicle was losing power steering functionality. The contact stated that her husband reported that the failure was intermittent and occurred at various speeds. The contact stated that her husband became aware that the check engine and battery warning lights had illuminated. The contact’s husband had reported that the steering function was returning to normal operation independently. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel inadvertently lost power steering functionality. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle while driving to her residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
2019 Honda Civic EX was running normally. Next day I start it up and nearly every warning light on the dash illuminates—no power steering, lane assist, adaptive cruise control, braking system, and more. Car is not drivable. At 39K miles Honda says it’s out of warranty.
All warning lights illuminate, have lost power steering, followed by complete loss of acceleration. This has occurred more than 8 times since purchasing the vehicle "new" on march 19, 2019. Have towed vehicle to dealer four times. Have sent still, and video documentation. Dealer service manager has told me they do not know how to fix this very serious problem. Contacted honda corporate customer service, and they have been very slow to respond & resolve this issue. In addition, all warning light illumination issue has occurred when starting vehicle cold, without motion. Warning lights stay illuminated. Vehicle is unsafe to drive.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2019 Honda Civic power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2019 Honda Civic?
8 of 444 owner complaints about the 2019 Honda Civic (2%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2019 Honda Civic?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2019 Honda Civic
Fuel pump 46Stalling 40Jerking 31Loss of power 14Lane assist 13Adaptive cruise 11Check engine light 11Collision warning 10Engine failure 8Fuel gauge 8Hesitation 8Warning lights 7Won't start 7ABS 6Steering noise 6Airbag light 5Brake failure 5Fuel smell 5Phantom braking 5
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