# 2013 HONDA CIVIC — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `1004323` · 2013-08-23 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CIVIC
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 11,788
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK IN THE MORNING AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AS I WAS DRIVING. I TRIED TO PHYSICALLY GET THE STEERING WHEEL TO UNLOCK AS MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. I WAS UNABLE TO GET IT TO UNLOCK AND  AN ACCIDENT HAPPENED AND  I ENDED UP IN A DITCH WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE.  *TR
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