2023 Honda Civic Problems
What owners have reported about the 2023 Honda Civic, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2023 Honda Civic a good year?
It's one of the better years for the Civic. Owners have filed 256 complaints with NHTSA, the 13th most of 19 Civic model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, lane assist and electrical system.
256 complaints 4 recalls, 1 injury risk 13th worst of 19 Civic years
Top 2023 Honda Civic problems
Steering problems
192 complaints (75%) name the steering.
Lane assist problems
19 complaints (7%) name the lane assist, most often the assist and warning.
Electrical problems
16 complaints (6%) name the electrical system.
Emergency braking problems
16 complaints (6%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (21 of 256). The amber line is the middle value, about 10,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2023 Honda Civic recalls
Driver's seat may come loose
Injury riskThe driver's seat frame may not have been tightened properly, so the seat can become unsecured. In a crash, an unsecured seat may not hold the driver in place, which raises the risk of injury.
Fix: The dealer will replace the driver's seat cushion frame free of charge.
Recall 24V859000 · Nov 2024Steering
The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Recall 24V744000 · Oct 2024Rack and pinion
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. A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge.
Recall 23V704000 · Oct 2023Control unit / module
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. Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
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Civic years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2023 Honda Civic problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2023 Honda Civic a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the Civic. Owners have filed 256 complaints with NHTSA, the 13th most of 19 Civic model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, lane assist and electrical system.
What are the most common 2023 Honda Civic problems?
Owners most often report problems with the steering, lane assist, electrical system and emergency braking system. 192 complaints (75%) name the steering.
At what mileage do 2023 Honda Civic steering problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 7,000–25,000 miles, with a middle value near 10,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Civic have?
4. Driver's seat may come loose (24V859000); Steering (24V744000); Rack and pinion (23V704000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2023 Honda Civic?
Ask for service records covering the steering, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2025 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.