Eleventh generation (FE/FL)
2023 Honda Civic
The most reported problem on the 2023 Honda Civic is sticky steering, with 129 complaints, usually around 10,000 miles.
- 255owner complaints
- 4recalls
- 19involved a crash
- 10,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 23, 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 2023 model year.
Is the 2023 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2023 Honda Civic has 255 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 2.3 times the median of 113 for 2023 sedans on this site. Of the 13 Civic model years since 2014, it has the 8th 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 2022 and 2024
- Complaints ease off across these three model years. Counted per year on the road, the 2022 draws 176, the 2023 64 and the 2024 41.
- Top problem
- One problem takes up much of the file: sticky steering, named in 129 of the 255 complaints (51%). Sticky steering tends to show up early. Of the 32 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 10,000 miles and a quarter under about 6,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 19 of the 255 complaints (7%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 19 reports mention a crash and 12 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 7 of 19, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- sticky steering and power steering loss all have recalls on the same system, and the same campaigns cover them: 23V-704 and 24V-744. 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 2024 at 107 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 25. So far in 2026, 18 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, 129 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
255 complaints is 1.7 times the median 2023 model on this site and 2.3 times the median 2023 sedan. Among the 13 Civic model years here it ranks 8th 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 2023 Honda Civic
Honda filed 93 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2023 Honda Civic. 3 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 · 36 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.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 1 bulletin · 5 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.
Complaints filed by year
107 complaints came in 2024. 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 2023 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 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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 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.
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
All 4 recalls on the 2023 Honda Civic, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2023 Honda Civic?
Sticky steering, with 129 of the 255 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 10,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2023 Honda Civic problems start?
Of the 62 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 6,000 miles and half by about 10,000.
Is the 2023 Honda Civic better or worse than the 2022 and 2024?
Counted per year on the road, the 2023 has fewer complaints than the 2022 and more complaints than the 2024: 64 a year against 176 and 41.
How many 2023 Honda Civic complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
19 of them (7%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for sticky steering on the 2023 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.