2016 Honda Civic Steering Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are steering problems on the 2016 Honda Civic?
446 owners have reported steering problems on the 2016 Honda Civic, 41% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 26,000–53,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
446 complaints 41% of all 2016 complaints 40,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (132 of 446). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Steering complaints by the year the problem happened.
Steering complaints by Civic year
Related recalls
No recall covers steering problems on the 2016 Honda Civic. See all 5 recalls for this year.
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Other 2016 Honda Civic problems
Common questions
What are common 2016 Honda Civic steering problems?
Complaints most often name the steering wheel / handle bar, electric power assist system and rack and pinion.
At what mileage do 2016 Honda Civic steering problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 26,000–53,000 miles. The middle value is about 40,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2016 Honda Civic steering problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2016 Honda Civic. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Civic year has the most steering complaints?
The 2022 Civic, with 732 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.