2022 Honda Civic
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 883
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
83% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 883 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 39 |
| 1988 | 48 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 92 |
| 1991 | 111 |
| 1992 | 100 |
| 1993 | 155 |
| 1994 | 161 |
| 1995 | 199 |
| 1996 | 305 |
| 1997 | 373 |
| 1998 | 435 |
| 1999 | 338 |
| 2000 | 287 |
| 2001 | 1,079 |
| 2002 | 702 |
| 2003 | 499 |
| 2004 | 350 |
| 2005 | 315 |
| 2006 | 1,402 |
| 2007 | 1,204 |
| 2008 | 916 |
| 2009 | 395 |
| 2010 | 397 |
| 2011 | 169 |
| 2012 | 455 |
| 2013 | 318 |
| 2014 | 292 |
| 2015 | 378 |
| 2016 | 1,080 |
| 2017 | 598 |
| 2018 | 744 |
| 2019 | 434 |
| 2020 | 225 |
| 2021 | 144 |
| 2022 | 883 |
| 2023 | 255 |
| 2024 | 124 |
| 2025 | 75 |
| 2026 | 30 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
83% · 731 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion.
Show complaint excerpts
Steering pulls to the side making it very hard to steer. Will stay in lane when going straight but makes your arms sore trying to steer it. Does not happen at all speeds usually above 30mph. Duplicated by dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-18
Also filed under Lane departure
My 2022 Honda Civic has developed an intermittent sticky steering condition. The steering wheel becomes difficult to turn around the center position and requires additional force before it moves normally again.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-08
Also filed under Suspension
Forward collision avoidance
10% · 90 reportsMost commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
I owned 2 of these 2022 civics equipped with Honda's Collision mitigation braking technology. This is the year they removed the forward radar and relied only on a single camera unit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-23
Lane departure
9% · 81 reportsMost commonly citing assist and warning.
Vehicle speed control
5% · 42 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
Electrical system
4% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing adas.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2022Complaint volume 883 complaints filed for this model year.
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2023-03-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2023-11-30 Momentary Increased Steering Effort
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2023-11-29Engineering analysisClosed 2025-01-28 Momentary Increased Steering Effort
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2023-12-04Steering23V704000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
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2024-03-28Air bags24V064000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid,...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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2024-11-18Steering24V744000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138.
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2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 731 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 90 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 81 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V704000 · Steering
- Recall 24V064000 · Air bags
- Recall 24V744000 · Steering
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2022 Honda Civic reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Honda Civic is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Civic?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 83% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Civic have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.