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2018 Honda Civic Steering Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are steering problems on the 2018 Honda Civic?

314 owners have reported steering problems on the 2018 Honda Civic, 42% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 30,000–79,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.

314 complaints 42% of all 2018 complaints 51,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Rack and pinion 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (59 of 314). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Steering complaints by the year the problem happened.

Steering complaints by Civic year

2008 Civic 24
2009 Civic 13
2010 Civic 19
2011 Civic 4
2012 Civic 74
2013 Civic 38
2014 Civic 15
2015 Civic 21
2018 Civic 314
2020 Civic 30
2021 Civic 65
2024 Civic 61
2025 Civic 30
2026 Civic 7

Related recalls

Electric power assist system

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. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction. The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

Recall 18V663000 · Sep 2018
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Other 2018 Honda Civic problems

Common questions

What are common 2018 Honda Civic steering problems?

Complaints most often name the rack and pinion.

At what mileage do 2018 Honda Civic steering problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 30,000–79,000 miles. The middle value is about 51,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2018 Honda Civic steering problems?

Yes: 18V663000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

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.