Most common 2023 Honda Civic SI problems
Share of the 65 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda Civic SI complaints by model year
Best Civic SI years: 2007, 2008. Years to avoid: 2022, 2023. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2023 Honda Civic SI:
Momentary Increased Steering Effort
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.
Momentary Increased Steering Effort
On November 29, 2023, the O ce of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering e ort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles).
What 2023 Honda Civic SI owners say
Steering all 60 →
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the power steering failed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. Additionally, while turning the steering wheel, the steering over corrected making it difficult to control the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering box was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,500.
The vehicles steering wheel began making a slight, motorized, clicking noise several weeks ago. I had taken it into the Honda Dealership it was purchased at and they said they could not locate the issue. The steering wheel is now having a sticky steering wheel while the vehicle is running and in motion. This creates a serious safety concern because I have to over correct steering to push the steering wheel past the point it is stuck at. It usually happens when driving between speeds of 30-60 MPH. This has caused me to overcorrect steering in several instances and the dealership has said they cannot fix the issue. It is a serious issue that puts myself and other drivers at risk due to the fact it is an issue with one of the most basic components of a working vehicle. …
Driver assistance
At around 15K miles I started having an issue where my steering wheel would stick at an angle. Almost like it was stopped and shut off. As I would attempt to turn the wheel from left to right it would get semi stuck and you'd have to force it to break it free. This had happened numerous times and is an issue with the 11th gen si. The power steering rack and pinion were replaced under warranty after taking the car in multiple times and them claiming they never could replicate the issue. However, they replaced it with the same part so the issue will come back. During the time before replacement it got stuck and I had to pull hard to avoid hitting a car, barriers on freeway 99, flying off a cliff, and avoid driving off the road.
"Steering wheel gets sticky above 40 mph. It hard to move the wheel on short notice. It also feels like a resistance on the steering." Staring at 40ish MPH, steering becomes sticky and slight corrections become difficult, at higher cruising speeds of 65+ this issue gets worse. Staying in lane can be difficult especially on lanes going from straight to curved. Sticky steering also fights lane assist which causes wheel to overcompensate automatically. Lane departure lost track of center and wouldn't let the driver steer easily. After fighting for control against the system
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Honda Civic SI a good car?
Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 Civic SI rates avoid: 31.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Civic SI at the same age. It is one of the Civic SI years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Honda Civic SI?
The steering — 60 complaints, 92% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (6) and wheels & tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Civic SI have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Honda Civic SI. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda Civic SI?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007 and 2008. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022 and 2023. See the full Honda Civic SI years comparison.
At what mileage do 2023 Honda Civic SI problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 36,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.