2022 HONDA CIVIC Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Honda Civic. This model year has 870 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Steering Defects.
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Worst 2022 Honda Civic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Lane Departure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Honda Civic. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 724 | 27 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 70 | 4 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 66 | 6 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 41 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 38 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 38 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 23 | 3 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 22 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 13 | 3 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 12 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | 2 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 9 | 4 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | — | 2 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Honda Civic. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering). The contact requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer was contacted, and the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was …
Issue happens whenever I use adaptive Cruise control for any extended period of time. Typically occurs in less than an hour. The vehicle will be in active cruise mode and then the cruise control will suddenly shutoff and a few beeps are heard. I am unable to reactivate cruise c…
To whom it may concern at NHTSA, I am filing a formal complaint regarding a critical technical discrepancy in Honda’s manufacturing records that is preventing essential safety diagnostics and maintenance for my vehicle. Vehicle Details: • VIN: [XXX] • Model: 2022 Honda Civic Tou…
I am reporting a severe steering safety defect on my 2022 Honda Civic that matches the symptoms of NHTSA Campaign Number 24V-744 and Honda TSB 23-037.At highway speeds (40–70 mph), the steering wheel "sticks" or "notches" in the center position. To make small lane adjustments, I …
The contact's son owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while her son was driving at a moderate speed through city traffic, the vehicle drove over a pothole and the front and rear passenger’s side air bags deployed. The contact's son had not suffered any injuries; howe…
Driver side Daytime Running light now working on a 2022 model.
Recall repair completed 6/13/2025 (steering related recall) A steering recall repair was completed on 6/13/20025 on my vehicle. The steering felt normal for approximately one week then began sticking again and has progressively worsened. The steering now binds and physically "g…
Cruise control suddenly stopped working along with 5 warnings on dash which indicated to take vehicle to Dealer. This occured out of the blue, at 80,000 miles, with no prior indication of a problem and after a steering recall about months ago in August. Dealer says the power s…
The 2022 Honda Civic (Sport) with approx. 13,000 miles had been driving fine for the previous 10 minutes, on and off the highway, when I was almost home and on a more residential 25-30mph road. All of a sudden all of the warning lights went off on the dashboard at once, so I went…
The rearview camera automatically projects onto the center display when applying the brake. On the morning of 2/16, the center display was showing the rearview camera view my entire morning commute to work. It is likely an electrical issue (short). This impacts my safety becau…
I reversing in my driveway, I heard a loud 'pop' from the front driver's side followed by a total loss of steering control. Upon inspection, a steering component (tie rod) appears to have snapped/failed. This vehicle is subject to NHTSA Recall #23V704000 for an incorrectly assemb…
After recall was done. Car is still experiencing hard to turn, jerking and clicking noises when turning to park. Was on highway and car jerked caused me to almost hit a passing car.
I was in an accident due to the recall. I paid for the steering rack replacement as Honda dealership refused to replace it. I need reimbursement for replacing this part
Civic developed a misfire. Diagnosis at the Honda service center revealed a leaking #2 fuel injector causing fuel wash-down into cylinder #2. This led to fouled & broken spark plugs in cylinders 2 and 3, blown head gasket, scored cylinder wall in cylinder #2, hairline crack in cy…
Prior to receiving official recall repair instructions, I experienced sudden and unexpected issues with the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system. These issues resulted in a loss of steering control, which caused my vehicle to become involved in an accident [XXX]. This incident …
My steering has a very bad clunk, i have been told my honda and other technician that rack and pinion is internally damaged. I waited for the recall and when i went in for my recall honda only added grease which stopped my steering to stick but the damage has been done, because f…
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, I was driving a 2022 Honda Civic Sport with my wife in the passenger seat when the vehicle’s driver-assist/steering system unexpectedly intervened and caused the vehicle to veer off the roadway and down a steep embankment (approximately 40–50 feet) w…
The vehicle experiences an intermittent engine and/or electrical system failure causing the car to losing acceleration while driving. The exact component has not been identified because the failure is intermittent. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The problem…
I was driving on a very busy road and the car completely died and would not go into park. It was like the battery was not even there. The steering wheel locked up, hazards would not come on and all the doors locked and would not unlock. There was no power to the car whatsoever. T…
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the steering wheel felt sticky while driving and making turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000(Steering) was performed; however, the failure persisted. Th…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Honda Civic.
Recalls for 2022 Honda Civic
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 Honda Civic. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2022 Honda Civic — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2022 Honda Civic reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2022 Honda Civic has 870 NHTSA owner complaints, 34 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Steering Defects (724 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Civic?▾
#1: Steering Defects (724 complaints). #2: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (70 complaints). #3: Lane Departure (66 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Honda Civic?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2022 Honda Civic?▾
The 2022 Honda Civic has 34 crash-related complaints and 3 fire reports out of 870 total NHTSA complaints. 19 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2022 Honda Civic have any recalls?▾
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2022 Honda Civic. The largest issue: STEERING:RACK AND PINION. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 Honda Civic?▾
The 2022 Honda Civic has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Steering Defects issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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