2017 Honda Civic · symptom sheet
Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks
- 123owner reports
- 56,817median miles
- $3,500median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 27, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
171 of the 596 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 123 of those describe sticky steering. Only A/C failure is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 123 reports
Sticky steering on other Civic years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2015, 2020, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Sticky steering is a wheel that catches or hangs for a moment before it turns, then moves in a small jerk. It's different from a wheel that's simply heavy: owners here describe a notch, and many say it's worst when making small corrections at highway speed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the steering rack (29 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the steering system covers the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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.
All 6 recalls on the 2017 Honda Civic, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the Civic
Momentary increased steering effort. Closed jan 28, 2025, led to recall 24V-744.
Momentary increased steering effort. Closed nov 30, 2023.
Alleged steering lockup. Closed dec 30, 1994.
None of these investigations covers the 2017 model year.
What owners paid
6 of the 123 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,300 to $3,516.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 41,000 and 99,180 miles, from the 27 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The steering wheel has started to jerk left then comes center and goes right. (Likely sticky steering). Under 100k miles and happens mostly on the highway but has started to be on slower roads. No accident as of now, but common issue with this vehicle.”
Filed May 5, 2026 · 100,000 miles
“The steering wheel has sticky spots and still continues to require extra effort to do small movements to remain on center. Iâve noticed this has happened to other Honda Civics. I would like my vehicle to get recalled to replace my steering. My car is under 100,000 miles and should not be having issues this early. Itâs also a safety issue and needs to be recalled. I have complained about this before.”
Filed Apr 18, 2026 · 100,000 miles
“Car has only 45,000 miles. Steering suddenly âsticksâ on the highway. You have to apply pressure to break it out of sticking in the middle position. Seems to be EPS system. Saw on line that itâs a known issue.”
Filed Mar 10, 2026 · 45,000 miles
“I have a 2017 Honda Civic 90594 miles and within the last month; I have noticed when I reach highway speeds my steering sticks as I change lanes. This is a danger to anyone who drives on highways and Interstates.”
Filed Jul 16, 2023 · 90,594 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 123 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 134 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 38 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 37 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 28 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 27 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 26 reports