NHTSA Complaint #11624418 — 2024 HONDA CIVIC

Brand new vehicle and already having issues with steering. The steering wheel takes a lot of strength to steer, at first I thought it was an issue of me getting used to the car but a few days into having the car the recall notification came. I also compare it to multiple civic car my co workers own, it was not the same steering. The vehicle I test drove (hybrid civic - sport touring) was not the one I purchase which was definitely my mistake for not comparing them both. Dealership has been unresponsive, at first I tried calling and would hang up on me telling me the VIN was not valid. I attempted to reach the service desk with no luck. I finally went in person (I can provide names if needed of associate in service) and the advisor who helped me told me Honda was not fixing recalls after cars were purchased, only if they are unsold on the lot. He kept telling me to not worry about it and to trust him (total stranger who did not bother to look up the recall or inspect the vehicle). I repeated my self to make sure I understood him correctly and I asked again as plainly as possible: does Honda not intent on fixing safety recalls? and he told me no, not once the vehicle has been sold. I have been doubting myself for purchasing this car instead of the Subaru Impreza and now I hate myself the more for it, after this. The vehicle is exhausting to drive, I have a long commute to work 52 miles one way. I needed a vehicle to be safe and comfortable in. This was not it.