Steering complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 10% | 9,000 miles |
| 2025 | 57 | 22% | 17,000 miles |
| 2024 | 127 | 32% | 14,000 miles |
| 2023 | 325 | 63% | 10,000 miles |
| 2022 | 142 | 53% | 26,000 miles |
| 2021 | 114 | 34% | 40,000 miles |
| 2020 | 43 | 12% | 17,000 miles |
| 2019 | 197 | 18% | 26,000 miles |
| 2018 | 332 | 15% | 52,000 miles |
| 2017 | 65 | 4% | 38,000 miles |
| 2016 | 17 | 4% | 28,000 miles |
| 2015 | 45 | 7% | 3,000 miles |
| 2014 | 15 | 3% | 8,000 miles |
| 2013 | 15 | 4% | 42,000 miles |
| 2012 | 35 | 9% | 72,000 miles |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% | 65,000 miles |
| 2010 | 14 | 3% | 36,000 miles |
| 2009 | 15 | 4% | 66,000 miles |
| 2008 | 70 | 7% | 71,000 miles |
| 2007 | 31 | 3% | 73,000 miles |
| 2006 | 17 | 4% | 45,000 miles |
| 2005 | 23 | 5% | 6,000 miles |
| 2004 | 11 | 2% | 51,000 miles |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% | 40,000 miles |
| 2002 | 10 | 2% | 96,000 miles |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% | 30,000 miles |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% | 118,000 miles |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% | — |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% | 154,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel locked up, and significant effort was needed to turn the steering wheel. There were 2 green parallel lines illuminated on the instrument panel above the odometer with the steering wheel warning light illuminated in the far-right corner during the failure. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted but was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,750.
In December, 2025 my brand new 2026 Honda CRV Hybrid began making a clicking noise on the steering wheel. I had the dealer work on it and they said I had a faulty cable reel and they replaced it. This past week I noticed the same clicking sound in the steering wheel. I had the dealership look at the car again today and they were not able to replicate the noise. The service advisor at the dealership said that they are getting a lot of 2026 Honda CRVs in the shop with this very issue. When my steering wheel made the clicking sound last week, my steering wheel was a little hard to turn so my concern is that my wheel will lock up, which could cause an accident.
The contact owned a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, as the contact slowed to follow a slight right hand curve on the road, the steering wheel pulled to the right. The contact stated that the vehicle drove onto the shoulder, the contact attempted to steer the vehicle back onto the road but the steering was not responding. The contact stated that he was able to turn the steering wheel to the left, however the vehicle was locked in a right turn and then crashed into a small tree as the vehicle was driving down a slight embankment. The contact stated that he did not see any warning lights and as the vehicle crashed into the tree the air bags deployed and the vehicle rolled onto the driver's side and continued to roll 3 times. The vehicle had come to a stop in an upright position on the left hand side of the road. …
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that he drove the vehicle the previous day, but the next day the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was powered by a battery. There was an abnormal odor of coolant in the vehicle. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the computer needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle switched to battery power, and the steering wheel became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. While driving at 45 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. …
The contact owns a 2024 Honda CR-V. The contact's daughter attempted to make a left turn while at a stop light; however, the steering wheel failed to operate as needed. Due to the failure, the contact's daughter lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an electrical pole. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. While the contact's daughter suffered emotional distress due to the accident; she did not sustain any physical injuries. A police report was filed. Due to the accident, the vehicle was initially towed to an independent tow lot; the contact then called the dealer who referred the contact to an independent body shop. The vehicle was towed to the body shop where the contact was informed that the steering gearbox worm wheel was defective and was given an estimate for the repair. …
The contact owns a 2024 Honda CR-V. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V763000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) and 24V744000 (STEERING). The contact stated while her wife was driving 45 MPH around a bend, a deer crossed the road. The contact's wife swerved to avoid crashing into the deer however crashed into a wall at the bottom of a culvert. The driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. The contact was unsure whether there was a warning light illuminated. The contact stated her wife called her and she went to the site of the accident. The contact took her wife to Urgent Care. The contact's wife had sustained a concussion, a neck laceration caused by the seat belt, a laceration on the right arm, and an injured tongue. The contact stated that the laceration on the neck became infected. A police report was filed. …
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel abruptly became difficult to steer in either the left or right direction. The vehicle crashed into a tree where it came to a stop. The brake system failure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the airbags failed to deploy. The vehicle was not deemed a total loss. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home address. The contact's wife sought medical attention for chest, back, and neck pain. A police report was not filed. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH and following the highway around a slight left curve, the contact attempted to return the steering wheel to the center and the steering had become difficult to return to center. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a dealer. The service manager went on a test drive with the contact and experienced the failure. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact returned to the residence and then drove to another local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the steering failure had become a recurring failure. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: EA23003 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Related recalls (2)
Steering
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.
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.
Steering › Electric power assist system
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.
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.
NHTSA investigations
Momentary Increased Steering Effort
On November 29, 2023, the O ce of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering e ort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles).
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda CR-V years have steering problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2018 (332), 2023 (325), 2019 (197), 2022 (142) and 2024 (127) model years. Steering complaints make up 15% of all complaints for the 2018.
Is there a recall for Honda CR-V steering problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 24V-744 (steering, Oct 3, 2024); 18V-663 (electric power assist system, Sep 27, 2018). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Honda CR-V steering problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 43,000 miles; 61% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the rack and pinion (11 mentions), followed by the steering wheel/handle bar (8).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.