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2022–present (11th generation)

Steering dominates owner reports for this generation, and the 2022 has drawn hundreds of NHTSA steering complaints. Owners describe a momentary sticky feeling or extra effort when making small corrections, mostly at highway speeds, and CarComplaints shows steering as the leading 2022 category. In 2024 Honda recalled 2022–2025 Civics after finding that the steering gearbox worm wheel could swell and the spring preload was set too high, raising friction. Dealers replace the spring, spring seat and end cap and redistribute or add grease. Outside steering, owner complaints are comparatively light. [1] [2] [3]

2016–2021 (10th generation)

On the 2016, steering is again the largest NHTSA complaint category. Owners describe steering that feels sticky or notchy around center at highway speeds, often after 15 to 20 minutes of driving, and on CivicForums and Reddit 2016 owners say dealers replaced the steering gearbox. A recall for some 2017–2018 Civics addressed a torque sensor magnet that could come loose and apply assist in the wrong direction during a full lock turn. CarComplaints lists failed air conditioning as the top 2016 problem, and NHTSA complaints mention compressor, condenser and evaporator repairs. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

2012–2015 (9th generation)

This generation draws fewer complaints than the two after it. On the 2012, air bag reports lead the NHTSA list, many describing the passenger air bag indicator showing off with someone seated or the air bag warning light staying on. CarComplaints ranks paint chipping first for 2012, followed by brake complaints and stalling. Recall 15V574 covers 2014–2015 Civics built in 2014 whose CVT software could damage the drive pulley shaft, which could break and cause a loss of acceleration or front wheel lock-up. For 2014, CarComplaints shows mostly minor items such as seat comfort. [9] [10] [11] [12]