2022 Honda Civic · symptom sheet
Steering wheel clicks, clunks or grinds when I turn
- 38owner reports
- 28,676median miles
- $2,500median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report May 1, 2026 · checked Sep 29, 2026
731 of the 881 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 38 of those describe steering noise.
Tick what matches of 38 reports
Steering noise on other Civic years
No other Civic model year has enough reports of steering noise for a sheet of its own. See every Civic year.
What this problem usually is
Owners in this group hear a click, pop, clunk, grind or squeal when they turn the steering wheel. Some say it started within weeks of buying the car. Others describe a knock that comes with a stiff or sticky wheel.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the steering rack (13 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the steering system cover the 2022 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
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.
All 4 recalls on the 2022 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.
What owners paid
5 of the 38 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,245 to $2,700.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 6,000 and 40,000 miles, from the 9 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“When driving at higher speeds the car steering feels like itâs sticking or locking up slightly. It also makes a sound when turning.”
Filed Mar 15, 2024
“When driving on freeway or high speeds the steering wheel tends to get âstickyâ or harder to turn and when I turn the wheel slightly I hear a clicking noise .This only happens when I drive the vehicle at highway speeds”
Filed Feb 19, 2024
“There has always been intermittent noise related to steering, like a part needing oil, without a steering problem until now. Now, steering is sticking for sure. Entire family noticed it separately after driving. I googled, and immediately found your investigation site. Affects me staying in my lane.”
Filed Dec 6, 2023
“My car locked up the steering and then I hear a random noise and I don't have control of it so I almost crash into another car, but was able to move over into a stop sign so my front bumper got hit and I already took it into a shop to do a replacement bumper.”
Filed Nov 4, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 38 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. 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
- Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks 556 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 149 reports
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 88 reports