NHTSA Complaint #11654948 — 2020 HONDA CIVIC

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11654948
Vehicle	2020 HONDA CIVIC
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 15, 2025
Date Filed	April 16, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

The steering wheel tightens up when going on the highway. Researching the internet it is for a lot of Honda Civic models. People in the internet call it "sticky steering wheel" & that is exactly how it feels. It is a safety concern.

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