4.7
definitely annoying- Typical Repair Cost:
- $3,000
- Average Mileage:
- 41,550 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- replace steering gear box (1 reports)
After driving for about 10 minutes and traveling at 45 mph or more, the steering starts to act strange. It seems to only occur after turning to the left for a curve in the road and then trying to turn back to the right when the road straightens out. The steering will stick and additional pressure is required to turn to the right. When the additional pressure is applied and the steering wheel moves to the right a dull clicking sound is heard. It seems to be a safety hazard but my local dealer says it's not a safety hazard and to let them know if it gets worse. The dealer says if it gets worse, I need to replace the EPS gearbox and the part without labor costs $4,300. A recall of 2023-2025 Honda CR-Vs says the EPS gearbox is replaced for free. No one seems to know why the 2021 CRV is not included in the recall.
- Robert W., Hoschton, US
My wife noticed our Honda CR-V was sticking while changing lanes back in February 2025. This is her primary vehicle. While driving the CR-V in March to visit our son in college,I noticed the sticking steering. We hadn’t had a chance to bring the car into the dealership with all the things of life that happen on daily. I recently brought the CR-V to our local Honda dealer in June 2025. An inspection was conducted and determined that indeed the car had an issue with the steering mechanism! However, our car did not fit within the recalled status for certain CR-Vs. The full price to fix the problem was priced at more than $4500! Can any help with a suggestion on what to do?
- James B., Winterville, US
Without warning, one evening the steering felt loose then it would tighten up. thought it might be LKAS acting up. Same thing next evening. LKAS was having difficulty maintaining control.
Took car to to an independent Honda mechanic, said it was probably steering gearbox and would be $4600 to repair. He suggested going through Honda America customer service.
Honda America require official diagnosis from a Honda dealership costing $250 up front (applied to final bill). Their cost $5200 plus fees & Tax!
After a week of phone tag and finally a personal visit to Honda service department, Honda America gave me a break but, my share was still $2880 plus fees & tax totaling $3200.
My CRV is 5yrs old but, only 22k miles...I've owned various Honda vehicles for 27 years and this is my first disappointment.
- backbert, Richmond, US