152 of the 1,490 complaints about the Honda HR-V (10.2%) concern Steering, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.6× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
152Complaints · Steering
10.2%Share of complaints
1.59×vs. all vehicles
25Last 12 months
7.2%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
25 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 51 in the 12 months before — down 51%.
11 of these reports (7.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 11 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 24V744000 (2024-10-03, model years 2023, 2024 and 2025).
i hit a curb going about 10mph the axel bent and the whole wheel pop off with the shock and everything. it totaled the car i’ve tried to report to honda no reply
Steering · 2026-01-05 · ODI 11708954 · Crash
please contact me directly via email or phone for further details.
Steering · 2025-08-22 · ODI 11682461 · Crash
The electronic power steering rack is binding internally, causing a highly dangerous sticky steering condition on a 2025 Honda HR-V (VIN: [XXX]).
Steering · 2026-10-09 · ODI 11770137
Vehichle makes rattling like noise. Also when turning or going around curve the steering wheel sticks it needs to be pulled back to straighten the vehicle
Steering · 2026-10-05 · ODI 11769129
To Whom It May Concern, I am requesting assistance with a serious steering issue involving my 2025 Honda HR-V, which I purchased on XXX, from Coral Springs Honda in [XXX].
Steering · 2026-09-28 · ODI 11767338
The steering frequently binds or sticks during both high-speed and local driving.
Steering · 2026-09-17 · ODI 11765040
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.
