2013 Honda Civic Steering Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 21 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 28 records
- steering wheel · 13 records
- check power · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
My abs, vsa and power steering lights all came on at the same time. Honda dealer told me it costs $1,600 to 'replace' abs control module which is obscene as this is clearly a safety issue, and he didn't even mention a fix for vsa or power steering. I tested a hard brake and abs failed. What if my power steering fails during a turn and i hit someone? Honda service tech said scans could not indicate a fix. Google /…
ODI 11195717
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle was stationary after warming up my car i receive the following error messages: check power steering system and check vsa system. I checked the internet and noticed that other owners had similar error messages. I don't think this random, a recall should happen to find our the cause of the problem. See attached testimonials
ODI 11154723
Steering
I was driving on the highway and my power steering locked up and would not let me use the steering wheel. Luckily noone was next to me so i put hazarad light and managed to pull over. I turned off the car and the light went off and the power steering returned for a couple minutes only to turn off and not allow the steering wheel to work any longer.
ODI 11127901
Service Brakes · Steering
I purchased a used 2013 civic sedan from a private seller on march 23rd 2018. The day i bought it, as i was pulling out of the parking lot of the credit union where i met the seller the power steering failed. A yellow warning light that looks like a steering wheel with an exclamation point came on on the dash, and it was very difficult to steer the vehicle. I put it in park, hit the hazards and turned the vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 11084222
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Abs, traction control light, & power steering lights illuminated at the same time and can not be reset. The vehicle's traction control and abs systems are not engaged when these lights are present, thus causing a safety hazard. These lights first appeared while backing out of driveway on dry/sunny day. These lights have remained on since, and will not go off even after ecu reset.
ODI 11072169
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving and my power steering locked up and would not let me use the steering wheel. I turned off the car and the light went off and the power steering returned for a couple minutes only to turn off and not allow the steering wheel to work any longer
ODI 11091444
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I was making a left hand u-turn in the city on main street when in the middle of my turn my dash lights turned off my brakes wouldn't work and i lost power steering and acceleration. It felt like the car turned off. Lucky there was nobody coming the other way because i was stopped in the middle of the road and could not accelerate. Once i was at a complete stop in the middle of oncoming traffic the dash lights…
ODI 11055019
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda civic. While starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
ODI 10930076
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
My previous complaint number can be disregarded: 10864804 the problem in the 2013 civic turned out to be the wheel bearing and not the transmission as i first thought.
ODI 10882840
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda civic. The contact stated that while the key was in the on position, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was able to start after another attempt and the vehicle drove forward independently. In addition, the brakes failed to respond and the steering wheel locked warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle drove over the sidewalk and crashed into a building. A police report was…
Crash reported
ODI 10766542
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving 5 minutes away from my home around a 30 mile an hour gradual bend. I suddenly had no power steering losing control momentarily ,i slowed down immediately trying to regain control of the vehicle while just missing going into the woods and almost creating an accident behind me. The check power steering assembly lights were flashing on the information board .this is extremely dangerous and unacceptable…
ODI 10735900
Steering
2013 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle power steering. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the power steering light illuminated. The power steering went out completely, and it was very difficult to drive the vehicle. When her husband arrived, the power steering was functioning properly. As her husband was driving, to the dealer, the power steering went out again. When he arrived at the dealer,…
ODI 10596147
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On april 23, 2014 at about 4:40 p. M. My son was driving 30 mph which is 5 miles under the posted speed limit for that area where he lives. The road leading to the back entrance of his housing complex is a single one-way lane with a wide bicycle lane. This roadway curves slightly to the left leading into the entrance of his housing complex. On approaching the end of the road my son took his foot of the gas to slow…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10585098
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 honda civic. The contact stated that while reversingat approximately 5 mph, the brakes were applied and a loud abnormal noise was emitted from the vehicle. Additionally, when turning the steering wheel there was an abnormal noise. The failure became progressively worse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10610674
Electrical System · Steering
While driving on the freeway at 72 miles an hour my car all of a sudden lost power. The dash went completely black and my engine shut off. My steering was extremely stiff with limited range of movement, i feel the power steering shut down. I was able to drift into the open lane next to me and brake to a stop on the shoulder of the road. I attempted to restart my car and it started on the first attempt. Continued to…
ODI 10562981
Service Brakes · Steering
Purchased a 2013 honda civic on 08/31/13. On 09/02/13 car had to be towed back to culver city dealership. While pulling away from curb wheel felt heavy and the console lit up with red, organ and yellow lights, indicating that the power steering and breaks needed to be checked and low oil pressure. My son and i were going down hill and picking up speed with no power steering or breaks. He continued to pump the breaks…
ODI 10544778
Steering · Suspension · Tires · Wheels
Purchased 2013 new honda civic hf two days ago. Initially noticed vibration from right side of vehicle at 70 mph. Now it seems that vibration occurs at all speeds. Appointment made with honda to check problem. Dealership initially guessed that there was a flat spot in tire and it needs to be run. That did not take care of problem. Tires are a bridgestone ep20 ecopia 135/65r15. *tr
ODI 10536526
Steering
I was on my way home from work in the morning and my steering wheel locked up as i was driving. I tried to physically get the steering wheel to unlock as my vehicle was in motion. I was unable to get it to unlock and an accident happened and i ended up in a ditch with extensive damage to my vehicle. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10536924
Steering
2013 civic lx. On 8/2/2013 while slowing down to stop at a traffic light, my power steering froze and i was unable to control the car. Indicator light read check power steering system. Took the car to the dealership (honda north, danvers, ma) where they replaced the electronic power steering control unit. I had been driving the car for less than 4 months and it had 2,586 mileage. On 6/14/2014 while starting to drive…
ODI 10598426
Steering
I was driving at 30 mph and wanted to turn left when the steering wheel got stiff , the notice on the dash board said: "check the power steering system"and i could not control the wheel. I panicked and tried hard to turn the wheel. I was able to turn left with a lot of difficulty and i stopped the car. I was truly terrified by this incident and had the car towed to the dealer. The mechanic told me that they found a…
ODI 10531548
Air Bags · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall!!?! Airbag indicator issues starting at 45 mi. Check airbag warning is now on always. It's taken over my lcd display screen completely making it useless i.e. Maintenance info, mileage, handsfree equip. Options. Everything (aside from back up camera, still functioning while in reverse) airbag warning light indicator has disable all components on steering wheel i.e. Horn, cruise control, volume ect..…
ODI 10897439