Has anyone experienced "sticky steering" with their 2023 Civic Type R?

[heavyD]

Edit. I own an Si so I don't belong lol.

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[Dennis]

Japanese market goes to FL4? Is there a Si hatch?

FL4 is the hybrid hatchback.

This, the issue with the civic power steering is caused by a gearbox on the EPS rack. The FL5 does not use that specific gearbox. The entire power steering system is unique to the Type R.

That's true and I'm happy this issue isn't spreading onto LHD Type R models.
Assuming both steering racks are being sourced from the same manufacturer, an investigation on the faulty design should be easier for them.

 

[JAMSXR]

FL5 Type R owner here. I’ve 100% experienced the issue today on the motorway/highway. When cruising and a minor adjustment is require the steering becomes ‘sticky’ and requires a more firm input, meaning you overcompensate. It’s a very subtle issue, but becomes frustrating after a while.

You need to be on long straight stretches of road to experience the problem.

I’m in touch with my dealer for them to investigate…

 

[JAMSXR]

Seems like Honda are starting the acknowledge the problem and know what’s causing it.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/new-honda-civics-cr-vs-and-acura-integras-under-investigation-for-sticky-steering#:~:text=The National Highway Traffic Safety,are now effectively under investigation

Considering the salesman at my local dealer, who’s also a friend, has started to feel the problem in his 2023 Civic during motorway/freeway driving suggests to me a large number of cars are effected.

 

[Naija Bull]

Do you guys also feel some weird sticky steering motions when making a sharp u-turn lock for lock?

 

[wilbur_the_goose]

https://www.tsbsearch.com/Honda/23-037

 

[Biscuitpie]

100% happening on my Type R. It's extremely annoying making any microadjustments on the highway, but that's the only time it bothers me

 

[Audiocholic]

Thanks for this update.
Sticky steering sadly affects even our FL4 Civics manufactured in Japan, but Honda in Europe seems clueless and hasn't provided a technical bulletin for their workshops yet.

my local dealer was extremely fast on catching on this,aware of the situation though it wasnt globally excepted at that date (fall of 2022) and took immediate action not only on ordering a new part but actually did something I havent read here once, they actually removed the existing steering that was faulty and readjusted it and even told me look listen it will drive like new and will only repeat in a matter of time likely just as fast as the original one did and that was exactly what happened but I had the comfort of driving my car once again like new untill the new part arrived which took 3 and half months.

when time came for replacement after the part arrived they actually did not make the misstake that the other dealer have made of improperly calibrating the part (the recent recall of FE civics)

for the past 36000km my car has been fault free and I could not be any happier so though I wouldnt consider my local dealer an EU dealer (Turkey) they were far from clueless infact far far ahead of the game compared to what I have read here so far.

 

[JAMSXR]

After experiencing it for 6 hours during a single journey, I’ve not experienced it over the last few drives (200 miles).

Honda U.K. seem to be ignoring the problem so I’ve written to them.

 

[wilbur_the_goose]

@JAMSXR - I only get it if it gets cold (below 5C).

 

[JAMSXR]

Totally underwhelmed by the support from my dealer and Honda. It’s the final straw for me so it’s going to be replaced by a G80 M3.

 

[Dennis]

for the past 36000km my car has been fault free and I could not be any happier so though I wouldnt consider my local dealer an EU dealer (Turkey) they were far from clueless infact far far ahead of the game compared to what I have read here so far.

I'm glad to hear you happy for your dealer support, sadly I haven't any evidence for this to be the Honda EU line of action.

Like JAMSXR, my car's steering issue is being totally discarded as "they'll drive like this, no problem, just disable Honda Sensing and it'll be fine".
A fucking nightmare.

 

[wilbur_the_goose]

What happened when you mentioned the TSB?

 

[evanescent03]

Totally underwhelmed by the support from my dealer and Honda. It’s the final straw for me so it’s going to be replaced by a G80 M3.

I’ve ditched cars for less. Sorry you’ve had such trouble with this

 

[Mimzie2763]

I am also experiencing this. Hopefully, a recall will come out soon.

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