Sticky steering and it makes micro adjustments at highway speeds dangerous. Hard to keep in my chosen driving line safely. Not as noticeable at slower speeds. Theres plenty of complaints mentioned in forums. Glad im not the only person its happening to. Some dealers are replacing steering racks supposedly. I havent taken mine i…
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Sticky steering and it makes micro adjustments at highway speeds dangerous. Hard to keep in my chosen driving line safely. Not as noticeable at slower speeds. Theres plenty of complaints mentioned in forums. Glad im not the only person its happening to. Some dealers are replacing steering racks supposedly. I havent taken mine in yet because i need my vehicle for work. Not sure what i should do honestly. Low oil pressure light has randomly come on 4 times since ownin car also. Pull over let it sit and check oil, its fine and it doesnt come back on.
NHTSA ODI #11550508
Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 2023
Steering
Above roughly 50mph, the steering wheel “sticks” to a centered/neutral position, and requires a light amount of force to initiate movement to the left or right. This results in degraded ability to maintain lane position, and the driver constantly fighting overcorrections. If the issue becomes worse over time, it could potentiall…
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Above roughly 50mph, the steering wheel “sticks” to a centered/neutral position, and requires a light amount of force to initiate movement to the left or right. This results in degraded ability to maintain lane position, and the driver constantly fighting overcorrections. If the issue becomes worse over time, it could potentially lead to hazardous swerving or oscillation at highway speeds. The condition was first observed around 15,000 miles, and has persisted through 25,000 miles. On 14 Oct 2023, I took the vehicle into a Honda dealer for a diagnostic test drive. The dealer confirmed the resistance in steering, but stated this was due to normal operation of the Lane Keep Assist System, and turned it off. Having driven the vehicle for 18 months, I was already familiar with how LKAS felt, both on and off, and how to operate it. No attempt was made to inspect or troubleshoot the electrical/mechanical components of the steering system. The dealer did not seem familiar with any steering-related issues on this vehicle. On the drive home, with LKAS off and verified off, the problem persisted. There are no warning lamps, messages, or codes associated with this issue. I suspect the affected component is either the electric power steering system or a mechanical failure in the steering rack.
NHTSA ODI #11550077
Mileage unknown · Aug 24, 2023
Lane DepartureSteering
Hello, My concern lies with the Electronic Power Steering. My car physically is all over the play when it comes to making minor adjustments to the steering. The steering goes from being quite difficult to make minor adjustments to overreacting, causing me to ping pong side to side on the highway. This issue is magnified with the…
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Hello, My concern lies with the Electronic Power Steering. My car physically is all over the play when it comes to making minor adjustments to the steering. The steering goes from being quite difficult to make minor adjustments to overreacting, causing me to ping pong side to side on the highway. This issue is magnified with the use of Lane Keep Assist, which cannot keep me centered on the road. This is a major issue. My lane keep assist and blind spot system keep failing and warning me to visit a dealer.
NHTSA ODI #11540629
Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 2023
Steering
Steering is stiff when making minor adjustments at higher speeds.
NHTSA ODI #11525321
Mileage unknown · May 5, 2023
SteeringVehicle Speed Control
Steering occasionally becomes extremely difficult at highway speeds, so stiff unable to make quick maneuvers to avoid potential accident.
NHTSA ODI #11520541
Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 2023
SteeringSuspensionUnknown Or Other
For about 4 months now my steering in my Honda has been not keeping my vehicle straight going down the road and pulls to the left alot. The dealer said it was nothing but I do remember many years ago I had problems with another vehicle and it turn out the Rack wasn't working propertly and the dealer seems to not know anything pr…
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For about 4 months now my steering in my Honda has been not keeping my vehicle straight going down the road and pulls to the left alot. The dealer said it was nothing but I do remember many years ago I had problems with another vehicle and it turn out the Rack wasn't working propertly and the dealer seems to not know anything proper in steering of a vehicle. There have been many times it seems jerky and like the front end is lifted off the ground and not proforming like it should be. Also I having noticeable trouble keeping the car in the lane at speeds of 30-70 mph. A few time I almost hit another vehicle on my left side due to this problem.
NHTSA ODI #11516678
Mileage unknown · Mar 23, 2023
Steering
While driving down the highway the steering feels like it sticks in place. When I put more pressure on the wheel to correct in my lane it unsicks and the vehicle over corrects sometimes causing me to go outside of my lane. This is a safety risk for myself and others because when the stearing wheel sticks it is difficult to mak…
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While driving down the highway the steering feels like it sticks in place. When I put more pressure on the wheel to correct in my lane it unsicks and the vehicle over corrects sometimes causing me to go outside of my lane. This is a safety risk for myself and others because when the stearing wheel sticks it is difficult to make fine corrections on the highway going 55mph+ resulting in me going outside of my lane. The dealership says they don't notice anything. No components have been inspected No warning lights or anything alerted me.
NHTSA ODI #11513503
Mileage unknown · Mar 23, 2023
Steering
The steering becomes unusually notchy and stiff at mid to high speeds (~ >45 MPH). It is more noticeable when driving in a straight or nearly-straight line. I will try to make a minor adjustment to steering angle, and because it is so stiff, I will sometimes push too hard and over-correct. This can make driving in a straight lin…
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The steering becomes unusually notchy and stiff at mid to high speeds (~ >45 MPH). It is more noticeable when driving in a straight or nearly-straight line. I will try to make a minor adjustment to steering angle, and because it is so stiff, I will sometimes push too hard and over-correct. This can make driving in a straight line difficult for extended periods. This problem also seems to give the Lane Keep Assist some trouble remaining in the lines at highway speeds (although the problem also occurs with LKA off). The problem is inconsistent when trying to reproduce. Sometimes it will be present for several days, and then seems to go away for a few days, etc. I feel as if this could eventually cause a collision at high speeds if I'm driving with extra awareness or if the problem worsens. The car has 9,900 miles on it and I would say this problem has been noticeable for about the last 1,000 miles. The problem has not yet been investigated by a dealer. No warning lights or anything have appeared to indicate a problem. The problem is present across all driving modes (Normal, Sport, and Individual).
NHTSA ODI #11513466
Mileage unknown · Mar 22, 2023
Steering
Steering sticks and requires more effort at high speeds to steer. This makes minor steering adjustments unsafe at freeway speeds because the malfunction often makes me oversteer and sway from side to side in the lane. I noticed the issue with under 1000 miles on the car and have taken the car to the dealer I purchased the vehicl…
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Steering sticks and requires more effort at high speeds to steer. This makes minor steering adjustments unsafe at freeway speeds because the malfunction often makes me oversteer and sway from side to side in the lane. I noticed the issue with under 1000 miles on the car and have taken the car to the dealer I purchased the vehicle from. They have replicated the error but deemed it safe to drive. I have been waiting 6 months for the replacement part to come in due to it being on backorder. There are no warning lights from the malfunction but the steering sticks everytime I drive the car and is most noticeable at high speeds
NHTSA ODI #11513326
Mileage unknown · Mar 21, 2023
Steering
Steering wheel seems sticky when making minor adjustments in wheel causing over correction often.
NHTSA ODI #11513085
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EA23003 · Momentary Increased Steering Effort
Opened Nov 29, 2023 · Closed Jan 28, 2025
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
On November 29, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaints received by ODI alleged that the subject vehicles experienced a momentary increase in required steering effort (described as “sticky steering”) occurring mostly at highway speeds after driving for an extended amount of time; these complaints could not be duplicated during dealer service technicians’ quick test drives. The complaints had been received over the previous two years with most occurring with low vehicle mileage. The steering gear of these vehicles is aided by an electrical power assist unit. This power assist unit inputs force on the steering rack via a worm gear and worm wheel assembly. During PE23005, Honda stated this condition of momentary increase in steering effort occurs due to two factors within this power assist unit. First, during manufacturing, the steering worm wheel goes through annealing and component conditioning processes. These processes cause internal stress and strain within the steering worm wheel. This strain is slowly released over the first few months of the vehicle life. Over time, the released strain causes deformation of the teeth on the worm wheel, causing the worm gear to catch on the worm wheel. This catching results in the driver’s momentary increased steering effort. Second, the manufacturing process did not guarantee consistent grease application and, therefore, some subject vehicles received insufficient grease which contributed to the momentary increase in steering effort. During EA23003, ODI further analyzed the potential safety related consequences of the momentary increase in steering effort. NHTSA’s Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) duplicated the allegations of increased steering effort. In addition, VRTC discovered the steering worm wheel and worm gear tended to push grease out of the meshing area, resulting in large amounts of grease resting on top of the worm wheel. Information Request responses collected and reviewed by ODI showed Honda had also discovered this additional root cause during NHTSA’s EA. In addition, Honda discovered the preload of the worm wheel gear spring was set too high, increasing the gear slide load and resulting in higher friction and increased torque fluctuation when steering. The number of consumer complaints made to ODI continued to increase with the expansion of scope from the PE to the EA. Additionally, during EA23003, ODI received ten complaints alleging a crash, in addition to the 13 complaints ODI had received as of the time it opened EA23003. In total, 23 crashes have been reported to ODI due to this alleged defect. On October 3, 2024, Honda filed NHTSA Recall No. 24V-744 to address this defect. The recall will provide consumers with a new steering worm wheel gear spring with a decreased load. Additionally, dealerships will add additional grease and relocate any grease sitting on top of the worm wheel back into the meshing area. The scope of this recall includes all Honda vehicles that were manufactured with this specific improperly produced steering worm wheel and spring. In view of the recall action being taken by Honda, ODI is closing EA23003. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
PE23005 · Momentary Increased Steering Effort
Opened Mar 17, 2023 · Closed Nov 30, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
On March 17, 2023, The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE23-005) to access the alleged defect of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022 and 2023 Honda Civic vehicles. The complaints report that the momentary increase in steering effort (described as "sticky steering") occurs mostly at highway speeds after driving for a certain amount of time. The reports have been received over the past 2 years with most occurring with low vehicle mileage. The steering gear contains a unit that includes a worm gear and a worm wheel. Honda stated this condition of momentary increase in steering effort occurs due to two factors within this unit. During manufacturing, the worm wheel goes through annealing and component conditioning processes. These processes caused internal stress and strain within the worm wheel. This strain was slowly released over the first few months of the vehicle life. Over time, the released strain caused the deformation of the teeth on the worm wheel, causing the worm gear to catch on the worm wheel. This results in the consumer’s momentary increased in steering effort. Also, the manufacturing process did not guarantee consistent grease application and therefore, some vehicles within the scope received too little grease which contributes to the momentary increase in steering effort. Analysis of all relevant data indicates that the subject condition occurs early in the vehicle’s life primarily in winter months. Additionally, the subject vehicles need to be driven in a straight line for a period of time, possibly until the vehicle is warmed up, to recreate the condition. The condition does not illuminate a malfunction indicator light (MIL). Some complaints allege Honda dealerships are unable to recreate the condition or state this is a normal vehicle operation. However, Honda released Service Bulletin 23-037 in July of 2023 which accurately describes the condition. To address this issue, Honda directs dealerships to remove the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox and replace with a new gearbox. Further, Honda stated that the worst case steering effort from all warranty returned parts tested was 2.4 pounds. ODI complaint traffic remains steady. ODI has received 13 crashes to date, 11 of which allege roadway departure due to not being able to overcome the momentary increased steering effort prior to their vehicle leaving the roadway. The remaining 2 incidents claim overcorrection of the steering wheel. PE23-005 has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA23-003) to further assess the scope, frequency and potential safety related consequences of the momentary increase of steering effort. Further the scope has been expanded to include assessment of the Acura Integra and Honda CR-V models. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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