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2022 Honda Civic Problems

What owners have reported about the 2022 Honda Civic, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

Is the 2022 Honda Civic a good year?

It's one of the worst years for the Civic. Owners have filed 884 complaints with NHTSA, the 3rd most of 19 Civic model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, emergency braking system and lane assist.

884 complaints 4 recalls, 1 injury risk 3rd worst of 19 Civic years

Top 2022 Honda Civic problems

1

Steering problems

732 complaints (83%) name the steering, most often the rack and pinion.

Complaints 732 · Usually at 16,000–46,000 miles · Recall 24V744000, 23V704000

2

Emergency braking problems

71 complaints (8%) name the emergency braking system, most often the adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.

Complaints 71 · Usually at 17,000–24,000 miles

3

Lane assist problems

66 complaints (8%) name the lane assist, most often the assist and warning.

Complaints 66

4

Acceleration problems

42 complaints (5%) name the acceleration and speed control, most often the cruise control.

Complaints 42 · Usually at 5,000–14,000 miles

Which parts fail most

Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.

Steering 83%
Emergency Braking 8%
Lane Assist 8%
Acceleration 5%
Unknown or Other 5%
Electrical 4%
Suspension 3%
Brakes 3%
Body 2%
Wheels 2%

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (50 of 884). The amber line is the middle value, about 26,000 miles.

When problems were reported

Complaints by the year the problem happened.

2022 Honda Civic recalls

Front passenger

The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK.

Recall 26V332000 · May 2026

Steering

The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

Recall 24V744000 · Oct 2024

Passenger seat sensor may fail to suppress airbag

Injury risk

The front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, so the airbag may not turn off when it should. An airbag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: The dealer will replace the seat weight sensors free of charge, and this recall is being carried out in phases.

Recall 24V064000 · Feb 2024

Rack and pinion

The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage. A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge.

Recall 23V704000 · Oct 2023
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Civic years to avoid

Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.

2022 Honda Civic problems by system

Common questions

Is the 2022 Honda Civic a reliable year?

It's one of the worst years for the Civic. Owners have filed 884 complaints with NHTSA, the 3rd most of 19 Civic model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, emergency braking system and lane assist.

What are the most common 2022 Honda Civic problems?

Owners most often report problems with the steering, emergency braking system, lane assist and acceleration and speed control. 732 complaints (83%) name the steering, most often the rack and pinion.

At what mileage do 2022 Honda Civic steering problems start?

Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 16,000–46,000 miles, with a middle value near 26,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Civic have?

4. Front passenger (26V332000); Steering (24V744000); Passenger seat sensor may fail to suppress airbag (24V064000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Should I buy a used 2022 Honda Civic?

Ask for service records covering the steering, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2025 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.