Eleventh generation (FE/FL)
2022 Honda Civic
The most reported problem on the 2022 Honda Civic is sticky steering, with 556 complaints, usually around 20,000 miles.
- 882owner complaints
- 4recalls
- 34involved a crash
- 20,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 29, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Civic doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2022 model year.
Is the 2022 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2022 Honda Civic has 882 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 7.7 times the median of 114 for 2022 sedans on this site. Of the 13 Civic model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2021 and 2023
- The 2022 stands out from the model years on either side. It draws 176 complaints for each year on the road, while the 2021 draws 24 and the 2023 64.
- Top problem
- One problem takes up much of the file: sticky steering, named in 556 of the 882 complaints (63%). A quarter of the 108 owners who gave a mileage for sticky steering saw it by about 10,000 miles, and half by about 20,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 39 of the 882 complaints (4%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 34 reports mention a crash, 3 mention a fire and 19 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Sticky steering and power steering loss share a recall on the same system (23V-704 and 24V-744). Driver assist has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2023 at 404 and have dropped every year since, to 50 in 2025. So far in 2026, 28 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks, 556 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
882 complaints is 4.8 times the median 2022 model on this site and 7.7 times the median 2022 sedan. Among the 13 Civic model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2022 Honda Civic
Honda filed 119 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2022 Honda Civic. 5 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 2 bulletins · 149 complaints
Customers are seeing the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator on the instrument panel due to the 12-volt battery degrading. It can cause low voltage to be detected during an ignition cycle.
Today December 8, 2023, American Honda is announcing a product update for certain model year 2022-2024 Civic units which may have improperly manufactured Electronic Power Steering (EPS) service parts installed.
Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 1 bulletin · 88 complaints
Cruise control is not working and all the ACC lights are illuminated with DTC B2A60-96, Multipurpose Camera Unit Hardware Malfunction. Software issues with the multipurpose camera.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 2 bulletins · 10 complaints
When the vehicle is put into reverse, the rear camera may display a black and white image. This could occur intermittently, and can change between color display to a black and white display.
A buzz or ticking sound is heard from the center display. There is a gap between the center display unit and the dashboard causing vibrations.
Complaints filed by year
404 complaints came in 2023, 3.8 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Momentary increased steering effort. Closed jan 28, 2025, led to recall 24V-744.
NHTSA summary
Momentary increased steering effort. Closed nov 30, 2023.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2022 Honda Civic
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
All 4 recalls on the 2022 Honda Civic, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2022 Honda Civic?
Sticky steering, with 556 of the 882 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 20,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2022 Honda Civic problems start?
Of the 181 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 10,000 miles and half by about 20,000.
Is the 2022 Honda Civic better or worse than the 2021 and 2023?
Counted per year on the road, the 2022 has more complaints than both the 2021 and the 2023: 176 a year against 24 and 64.
How many 2022 Honda Civic complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
39 of them (4%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for sticky steering on the 2022 Honda Civic?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls on the same system: 23V-704 and 24V-744. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.