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2016 Honda Civic Complaints

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1063

Total

36

Crashes

4

Fires

16

Injuries

0

Deaths

Most Reported Components

STEERING
415
OTHER
199
ENGINE
119
BRAKES
93
ELECTRICAL
59

Recent Complaints

ODI #11751728

STEERING — Filed 06/30/2026

When driving on the highway or making a turn the wheel feels like it is sticking and it is making it difficult to drive long distance and it feels unsafe.

ODI #11751457

STEERING — Filed 03/15/2026

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn to the left or the right. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

ODI #11750172

AIR BAGS — Filed 07/03/2026

N/a

ODI #11749875

STEERING — Filed 07/12/2026

Sticky steering causing overcorrecting while highway driving and presenting a dangerous condition in relation to the control of the vehicle. Honda recalled approximately 1.7 million newer vehicles—including 2022–2025 Honda Civic models—due to an improperly produced steering gearbox worm wheel that can swell, increasing internal friction and causing a "sticky" steering wheel. This year model is also a 10th generation Honda why was it not included in that recall?

ODI #11748583

STEERING — Filed 06/18/2025

EPS sticks once engine is up to temperature and car is moving at or just below highway speeds. Same symptoms as in 11th gen Civic.

ODI #11748590

STEERING — Filed 05/04/2026

Unknown, 2016 Honda Civic, Sticky Steering on the highway

ODI #11746421

STRUCTURE — Filed 01/03/2025

The paint on my car has been chipping nonstop and I have called Honda multiple times about the issue and they will not correct nor acknowledge the problem. This issue has been occurring before 2025, it got even worse in 2025

ODI #11746051

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — Filed 04/01/2026

Honda civic is stalling while driving due to faulty fuel pump or fuel delivery component. Computer not coordinating correct power.

ODI #11745531

UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 05/29/2020

The A/C evaporator core failed completely on my vehicle due to a known manufacturing and design defect in this climate control system architecture. Because the system cannot hold refrigerant, the vehicle has entirely lost its moisture-removal capability. This makes it impossible to effectively defrost or defog the windshield during rain or high-humidity conditions, severely obstructing driver visibility. This creates an imminent safety hazard and collision risk on the road. The failure has been confirmed by an authorized dealership diagnostic.

ODI #11745223

STEERING — Filed 06/01/2024

Steering becomes “sticky” when operating at high speeds, especially in the summer months. This makes intended small adjustments into large, jerky movements, creating a huge safety risk. This issue has been recalled for newer Honda Civics, but not older models, and has been an issue for years now. The issue has been brought up to Honda Dealerships, but no solution has been provided. No warning messages appear.

About This Data

Complaints are filed by vehicle owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). They represent individual consumer experiences and do not necessarily indicate a widespread defect.

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