8.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,747 miles

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problem #11

May 072024

CR-V

  • miles
Sticky steering while driving.

- Bartlett, TN, USA

problem #10

Mar 082023

CR-V

  • miles
The steering wheel will "lock up" and need to be pushed in order to gain full control of the vehicle. This happens most often in turns where the steering wheel will not respond to normal pressure and require excessive force to be used to straighten move the wheel back and forth.

- Hewitt, NJ, USA

problem #9

Jan 012024

CR-V

  • miles
2021 Honda CR-V EX. When making a slight steering correction, the steering wheel and car will make a slight jerking motion. This will happen when turning in either direction. The result is I am constantly steering and trying to drive a straight line - and can't -. Very disturbing. The auto only has approx. 10,000 miles. The problem only started at about 9,000 miles. The DEALER has NOT inspected the unit as of today. There is no warning or indicator - it happens constantly when driving at any speed. ( you can also feel the jerky motion when setting still and slightly putting pressure on the steering wheel.)

- Gulfport, MS, USA

problem #8

Apr 142024

CR-V

  • miles
UNKNOWN. While driving on the highway at 60MPH for 30+ minutes, the steering wheel began to stick when making small adjustments to stay in the lane or when driving through curves. It was over 80 degrees outside during both instances of this happening. No warning lights were on, lane assist was OFF, cruise control was ON. The possibility of over-correcting into the opposite lane or off the road is high, especially in inclement weather with less traction. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The dealership is attempting to reproduce the issue.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

problem #7

Jun 012022

CR-V

  • miles
While driving straight at any speed (not just on the highway), if a slight steer angle is input (usually to the left) it takes more than the expected amount of effort to return to center. It feels like the steering is sticking in place. This already leads to slight overcorrections during normal lane keeping, and if the problem worsens I can see how it might lead to a wreck. This has been an ongoing issue since about 10,000 miles. 2021 CR-V Hybrid EX.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #6

Feb 232024

CR-V

  • miles
When driving on highways at speeds greater than 45 to 50 miles per hour when I turn the steering wheel, I have to apply greater than normal pressure to get it to turn back straight forward. This has just started over the past couple of weeks and is getting worse each time I drive it. I am getting afraid to drive the car as I am concerned it will cause me to wreck if I can't get it to turn back straight or if I have to jerk it back too hard and over correct.

- Seminole, FL, USA

problem #5

Jan 092024

CR-V

  • miles
Steering sticks/EPS failing. While driving, steering wheel randomly has excessive resistance & then frees up. While at hide speeds on the interstate, it causes over correction & near accidents on several occasions. NUMEROUS repost of this on various forums & recalls on other models with EXACT SAME system, but my VIN Isn-??t included!!?

- Westfield, NC, USA

problem #4

Dec 012023

CR-V

  • miles
Vehicle is 3,000 miles outside of warranty, and showed no signs of issues. Starting the car, the driver wheel was locked and all systems complaint of failure. The vehicle could start and drive but the driver wheel required all strength to turn. Taking the vehicle to a Honda Dealership they said the problem was a rack and pinion with an estimate of +$5,300 (not including taxes). This seems to be an abnormal type of repair so close out of warranty.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 182023

CR-V

  • miles
Loss of power steering when stationary and turning the steering wheel.

- North Salem, NH, USA

problem #2

Feb 262023

CR-V

  • miles
My steering wheel jerks me back when I try to turn right and other times it will stick when I turn right and I have to jerk the wheel back straight. It is also jerky when traveling straight down the highway - just worse when turning right. After taking it to a mechanic, he found nothing. I took it to the dealership and was told I have to replace the entire steering system. I see there have been LOTS of reports of this and there is now a lawsuit against Honda. I have an open case with Honda and am trying to get them to pay for the repair. They can't give me any reason for the "failure". My car is almost 2 years old!

- Carthage, TX, USA

problem #1

Apr 262021

CR-V

  • 150 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that while driving and exceeding 55 mph, the steering wheel vibrated and shook abnormally. Additionally, the vehicle would swerve to the right and to the left with an abnormal friction sound. The vehicle was taken to Honda santa monica (1301 santa monica blvd, santa monica, ca 90404, (310) 961-3998) to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a diagnostic trouble code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 150.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA