2022 Honda CIVIC SI

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2022 Honda CIVIC SI has 89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (76% of all complaints), specifically: after driving at highway speeds for some time >10minutes, the steering wheel exhibits a "stickiness" when moving it out of straight ahead. with some extra pressure, the steering wheel then moves, jumping into a turned position, then moving smoothly through its motion. this effect continues for the e.

1 crash report 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

68 complaints

76%

• After driving at highway speeds for some time >10minutes, the steering wheel exhibits a "stickiness" when moving it out of straight ahead. With some extra pressure, the steering wheel then moves, jumping into a turned position, then moving smoothly through its motion. This effect continues for the e
• When traveling straight down the road, most noticeably at interstate speeds, the car will start to drift ever so slightly in one direction. You start adding steering angle to go straight and can feel the electric steering weight ramp up like it should. Then all of a sudden it gets light and corrects
• Steering wheel sticks at speed over 30mph. Much more noticeable at highway speeds. Small corrections just off center car jerks to which ever the direction of steering wheel was corrected to. Resulting in sticking recorrection.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“After driving at highway speeds for some time >10minutes, the steering wheel exhibits a "stickiness" when moving it out of straight ahead. With some extra pressure, the steering wheel then moves, jumping into a turned position, then moving smoothly through its motion. This effect continues for the e”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

6 complaints

• When traveling straight down the road, most noticeably at interstate speeds, the car will start to drift ever so slightly in one direction. You start adding steering angle to go straight and can feel the electric steering weight ramp up like it should. Then all of a sudden it gets light and corrects
• Sticking steering wheel when driving for extended periods of time. Notchy feel with stuck feeling after driving. Causing an oversteering effect in the car. Not a smooth steering experience
• Car has braked multiple times randomly when using ACC when nothing was in front of the vehicle. Emergency braking has activated once randomly and another time for a pedestrian on the sidewalk. The lane departure should be turned off as it will yank the wheel from your hand and doesn't know how lane

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“When traveling straight down the road, most noticeably at interstate speeds, the car will start to drift ever so slightly in one direction. You start adding steering angle to go straight and can feel the electric steering weight ramp up like it should. Then all of a sudden it gets light and corrects”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

4 complaints

• Sticking steering wheel when driving for extended periods of time. Notchy feel with stuck feeling after driving. Causing an oversteering effect in the car. Not a smooth steering experience
• Car has braked multiple times randomly when using ACC when nothing was in front of the vehicle. Emergency braking has activated once randomly and another time for a pedestrian on the sidewalk. The lane departure should be turned off as it will yank the wheel from your hand and doesn't know how lane
• Steering occasionally becomes extremely difficult at highway speeds, so stiff unable to make quick maneuvers to avoid potential accident.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Sticking steering wheel when driving for extended periods of time. Notchy feel with stuck feeling after driving. Causing an oversteering effect in the car. Not a smooth steering experience”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

2 complaints

• Steering wheel airbag did not deploy at impact but knee airbags deployed Airbag in steering wheel did not deploy when impact occurred Vehicle is currently at body collision shop under review and inspection Currently being inspected at body collision No known warning lamp or messages prior to failu
• Seatbelt will not retract properly ever

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Steering wheel airbag did not deploy at impact but knee airbags deployed Airbag in steering wheel did not deploy when impact occurred Vehicle is currently at body collision shop under review and inspection Currently being inspected at body collision No known warning lamp or messages prior to failu”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

2 complaints

• I was commuting to work when my engine experienced catastrophic failure and was stuck on the interstate. Prior to this, the engine was making audible "ticking" sounds which are indicative of rod bearing failure. This happens from poorly lubricated parts and is a direct result of Honda of America req
• The head gasket was failing and the spark plugs were enduring spark blowout and the car was misfiring occasionally I tried entering the highway and as I was merging to the highway and getting up to speed the car suddenly starting flashing the check engine light and wouldn’t accelerate anymore when I

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I was commuting to work when my engine experienced catastrophic failure and was stuck on the interstate. Prior to this, the engine was making audible "ticking" sounds which are indicative of rod bearing failure. This happens from poorly lubricated parts and is a direct result of Honda of America req”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 89 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: After driving at highway speeds for some time >10minutes, the steering wheel exhibits a "stickiness" when moving it out of straight ahead. With some extra pressure, the steering wheel then moves, jumping into a turned position, then moving smoothly through its motion. This effect continues for the e
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: When traveling straight down the road, most noticeably at interstate speeds, the car will start to drift ever so slightly in one direction. You start adding steering angle to go straight and can feel the electric steering weight ramp up like it should. Then all of a sudden it gets light and corrects
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: Sticking steering wheel when driving for extended periods of time. Notchy feel with stuck feeling after driving. Causing an oversteering effect in the car. Not a smooth steering experience
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: Steering wheel airbag did not deploy at impact but knee airbags deployed Airbag in steering wheel did not deploy when impact occurred Vehicle is currently at body collision shop under review and inspection Currently being inspected at body collision No known warning lamp or messages prior to failu
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)