1,341 of the 5,760 complaints about the Honda CR-V (23.3%) concern Steering, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 3.6× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
1,341Complaints · Steering
23.3%Share of complaints
3.59×vs. all vehicles
286Last 12 months
2.1%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2023 model (384, 61% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (35). 286 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 379 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “steering”, “wheel”, “sticky”, “rack” and “sticks”. 28 of these reports (2.1%) describe a crash or fire, with 19 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V744000 (2024-10-03, model years 2023, 2024 and 2025).
Unknown. The driver reports that while the vehicle was moving at moderate speed (~35 mph), the steering wheel would not turn, resulting in the vehicle striking a pole- causing significant damage to vehicle.
Steering · 2026-08-08 · ODI 11755614 · Crash
I was driving in Houston and I tried to turn left to avoid someone hitting me from the back do to a slow down and I couldn’t turn left my gear was too stiff to turn. I got hit from behind and it turn into a hit and run.
Steering · 2026-07-17 · ODI 11750971 · Crash
Steering wheel sticking when I turn left and making ticking noise. Took it to Honda and I have to pay $5k to replace the steering wheel rack.
Steering · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761743
The steering wheel sticks. Used to be very smooth but the last few months it stick in one place and often makes a clicking sound when stopped.
Steering · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761456
When turning left, my steering wheel sticks/locks. This is an ongoing issue and continues to get worse.
Steering · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761431
Steering feels sticky/jerky when turning left. Front-left tire outer edge is severely worn down, while other tires are normal. Honda recall 24V744 for steering gearbox was completed, but the problem persists.
Steering · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11761013
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Campaign 18V663000 · 2018-09-27 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the
torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
How common are Steering problems on the Honda CR-V?
1,341 of the 5,760 complaints about the Honda CR-V (23.3%) concern Steering, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 3.6× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Honda CR-V model years have the most Steering complaints?
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2023 model (384, 61% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (35).
Is there a recall for Honda CR-V Steering problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V744000 (2024-10-03, model years 2023, 2024 and 2025).