2023 Honda Civic Si problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 68 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 17.0 times the median Civic Si year — the 2023 model ranks #2 of 18 Civic Si years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
The trouble concentrates in one system: steering issues account for 84% of all reports (57 of 68), far ahead of driver assistance at 7.
68
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
2
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2023 compare to other Civic Si years?
What are the most common 2023 Honda Civic Si problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 57 | 84% | — flat |
| Driver Assistance | 7 | 10% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Other | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 1% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I was accelerating from a stop and noticed the wheel became way more stiff than usual. Usually it gets a little stiff if i approach redline, but this felt like the power steering was not working. This didnât go away even after i upshifted and let the revs fall. The steering wheel was sticky,…”
“The steering wheel keeps sticking while driving. This is specially dangerous while in a turn because you have to force steering wheel out of the turn and quickly correct the vehicleâs reaction as it becomes unstuck. This is a HUGE safety issue and is scary to drive like this.”
“After driving for 20-30 min, when I noticed the steering wheel is hard to adjust I am assume it is about all other complaint refer to "sticky steering" issue I see there are recall on the other Civic trim but not the SI trim, I believe the SI also have the same issue. ”
“The front drivers side seatbelts DO NOT retract, the just hang there, does not seem like a properly working seatbelt, if itâs not able to retract whatâs to say itâs fully able to protect you in an accident, and the front drivers side seat is loose and creaks and squeaks”
“The rear windshield on my 2023 Honda Civic suddenly shattered so heavily that I could not see through it. Absolutely nothing hit it to cause the shatter. Soon after, the whole windshield broke and glass went all over the backseat of my car. This is a known issue with Honda. Corporate said it should…”
2023 Honda Civic Si — common questions
Is the 2023 Honda Civic Si reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 68 complaints put the 2023 model at #2 of 18 Civic Si years. It is one of the Civic Si years to avoid.
What are the most common 2023 Civic Si problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (57 complaints), driver assistance (7 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints).
Does the 2023 Honda Civic Si have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda Civic Si.
Is the 2023 Honda Civic Si under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Honda Civic Si years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Civic Si years to avoid are 2022, 2023, 2015, 2012, 2013, 2014. The cleanest record among Civic Si years belongs to 2016.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.