Honda Civic owners file class action suit over 'sticky' steering.
The firm claims American Honda Motor Company sold 2022 and 2023 model year Civics that it knew were equipped with faulty steering racks that could fail without warning under various driving conditions. The suit cites no less than 145 complaints made to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about the problem.points out one particularly scary description from someone who experienced the issue first hand.
Steering is 'sticky,' making it difficult to make minor adjustments while driving. Each time any move is made with the steering wheel, it is like it has to 'break free' from being stuck. This happens almost all the time over 40-45 mph, regardless of the driving mode. The NHTSA has launched a preliminary investigation in response to the sheer number of complaints, says Hagens Berman. In a statement to, Honda confirmed the investigation and said it will cooperate with the government agency throughout the process, while conducting an internal investigation of its own.that most of the vehicles referenced in the NHTSA complaints are newer, lower-mileage vehicles that should still be under warranty.
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