2022 Honda Civic problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 957 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Honda Civic, filed between 2021-07-26 and 2026-08-20. The most common problem areas are the steering (802, 84%), forward collision avoidance (74, 8%) and lane departure (70, 7%). Owners reported 35 crashes, 3 fires and 20 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2022 Honda Civic complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 802 | 84% | 27 | 0 | 9 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 74 | 8% | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 70 | 7% | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 43 | 4% | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 43 | 4% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 40 | 4% | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 25 | 3% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 2% | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 13 | 1% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 13 | 1% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 12 | 1% | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 12 | 1% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 11 | 1% | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 1% | 0 | 2 | 1 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Steering: 802 complaints
- 802 complaints of 957 (84%) name the steering — the steering wheel, column, gear and power-steering assist.
- 55 of them also name the lane departure; owners reported 27 crashes and 9 injuries in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2022 Honda Civic; the latest, campaign 24V744000, says: “The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.”
Forward collision avoidance: 74 complaints
- 74 complaints of 957 (8%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 27 of them also name the vehicle speed control; owners reported 4 crashes and 5 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda Civic covers this system.
Lane departure: 70 complaints
- 70 complaints of 957 (7%) name the lane departure — lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist.
- 55 of them also name the steering; owners reported 6 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda Civic covers this system.
Vehicle speed control: 43 complaints
- 43 complaints of 957 (4%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 27 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda Civic covers this system.
Electrical system: 40 complaints
- 40 complaints of 957 (4%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 15 of them also name the steering; owners reported 3 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda Civic covers this system.
Suspension: 25 complaints
- 25 complaints of 957 (3%) name the suspension — springs, shocks and struts, control arms and ball joints.
- 24 of them also name the steering; owners reported 3 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda Civic covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 106 |
| 2023 | 439 |
| 2024 | 322 |
| 2025 | 55 |
| 2026 | 28 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names CIVIC, CIVIC HATCHBACK, CIVIC SEDAN SI, model year 2022. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2022 Honda Civic recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Civic?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Honda Civic's most common problem areas are the steering (802 of 957 complaints), forward collision avoidance (74 of 957 complaints) and lane departure (70 of 957 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2022 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA has 957 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Honda Civic, including 35 reported crashes and 3 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Honda Civic's problems?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Honda Civic; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.