10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
574 miles

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problem #153

Dec 292023

CR-V

  • miles
Unknown. At highway speeds, steering control jerks to the right and left as if I have lane assist on and it-??s taking control. I do not have lane assist enabled when this occurs. It-??s like the steering column has a catch. This is dangerous. The steering is taking over against where I-??m steering.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #152

Jan 022024

CR-V

  • miles
While driving, the steering wheel feels like it is sticking and jerking. It is not a smooth motion as it was when first received the vehicle. Because of this sticky steering it sometimes causes driver to over compensate making it a potentially hazardous situation. Have contacted dealer who said it is not a reported problem for this VIN however it is real and I am taking it in for further evaluation.

- Lutz, FL, USA

problem #151

Jan 232024

CR-V

  • miles
The steering wheel has a slight stickiness when making slight turns after being driven for several miles. This occurs during normal driving and is more noticeable at speed. The stick can be overcome fairly easily but when it breaks loose it causes the vehicle to dart in the direction of the turn if not compensated for. The condition is not a big problem on a dry road. On 01/23/2024 I was driving in a moderate rain making a sweeping turn at 45mph. The steering had the stick and when I overcame it to correct the car actually started to hydroplane. I compensated for the hydroplane however I feel this is a potentially dangerous situation that could cause an accident and possible injury. I first noticed the sticking of the steering in approximately July of 2023. I called the dealer where I bought the car and reported the problem. The service manager told me they had not had any reports of the problem and they would check it out when I came in for service. I have not taken the car into the dealer yet. The mileage when I first noticed the problem was approximately 8000 miles (July 2023). The car now has 16500 miles (January 2024) There are no warning lights or messages on the dash to indicate a problem.

- Lebanon Junction, KY, USA

problem #150

May 312023

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
The steering on the car is not right. It goes from being stiff at times to feeling like it is moving/slipping/drifting on its own. It requires more effort to keep it in a lane on a flat, straight roadway than it should. My husband called it twitchy, I would just call it jerky, sticky, stiff but it scares me because it seems to have a mind of its own. Only has 9700 miles on it. We looked it up and found that you have an investigation on this. It needs to become a recall. I have an appointment at Roush Honda in Westerville OH on Feb. 3 to have it looked at but we are hearing that they are very backed up on parts. My husband has been awaiting a new windshield for his Honda for a month. The steering seemed less than smooth from the very beginning but seems to be getting worse. No warning lights going on. Others on a Honda CRV Facebook group discussion talking about this problem say they have never gotten any kind of warning light either. We have of course turned off the Lane Keep Assist setting so that is not it. Just wanted to report the problem since you are investigating. Worried they won't have parts to fix it when I go in and I'll be waiting months, putting my safety at risk. They shouldn't be selling cars with a problem like this they can't get parts for. I don't feel safe in this car right now and if there is a delay on parts they should be made to give us loaner cars. Thank you.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #149

Nov 202023

CR-V

  • miles
My steering seems to be resisting or getting stuck. Navigation assist is turned OFF.

- Canmer, KY, USA

problem #148

Jan 202024

CR-V

  • miles
The steering on this vehicle will stick at times when driving on the highway. When steering to the left or right off of center, there is a noticeable resistance before the steering wheel will turn. There are no warning lamps or other messages that appear on the instrument cluster. I have called the dealer and there is no recall at this time. I also called Honda customer service and they said that any repairs would be an out of pocket expense because my vehicle is past the warranty mileage limit. There has been a similar problem with the steering on Honda Civics and a technical service bulletin has been issued. The problem I am experiencing with the CRV seems to be the same.

- Lyman, WY, USA

problem #147

Jan 242024

CR-V

  • miles
The steering "sticks" making it dangerous to keep control of the auto.

- Brentwood, TN, USA

problem #146

Jul 012023

CR-V

  • miles
Sticky steering, The steering sticks and releases in a gradual turn, very annoying. I feel this can be a safety issue. Dealer service tech could not confirm issue.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #145

Jan 232024

CR-V

  • miles
The 2023 Honda CR-V developed a sticky steering wheel when it reached about 7,500 miles. It was smooth steering up until then, but one day the steering wheel began to stick when you wanted to turn it. This is a safety issue as it interferes with safe driving as you have to jerk the steering wheel to get it to respond. Otherwise, the car will stay in the stuck position and keep moving the car in the stuck direction. I will contact the Honda dealer to report the issue and see if they are offering a fix for this definite safety issue. There has not been any warning lights indicating a problem with the steering.

- Saint Johns, FL, USA

problem #144

Dec 152023

CR-V

  • miles
The steering is "sticky". It gets stuck in a position and it requires unusual force to regain full steering control. It is definately an uncomfortable and unsafe condition.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #143

Jan 232024

CR-V

  • miles
When driving, I will sometimes get a sticky steering wheel that requires excessive force to turn the wheel when trying to make small corrections when driving straight. It feels like the steering wheel is catching/stuck on something until a apply extra force. The steering is not smooth like it was when I purchased the vehicle or on other vehicles I drive. This often happens on the freeways at high speeds when minor corrections are needed and a large correction would be very dangerous

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #142

Dec 152023

CR-V

  • miles
When driving at freeway speeds the car demonstrates sticky steering. Dangerous on lane changes and curves. Took into the Dealer(Tracy Honda) and they said they weren-??t aware of the issue. After diagnosing it they determined that it needs a new steering rack. Back ordered until April.

- Manteca , CA, USA

problem #141

Oct 182023

CR-V

  • miles
My 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L (15 k miles) has been showing steering issues for some time now. The best way I can describe it as sticky. This issue can even seen at a stop and you turn the wheel slightly to the left or right. I contacted America Honda Corp and they tell me there is no recalls on my vin. I am going to a local dealer for then to diagnose. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Summerfield , FL, USA

problem #140

Jan 012024

CR-V

  • miles
when driving at certain speeds and taking gradual turns, the steering gets stuck in place and it takes effort to overcome when you need to adjust direction to stay with the road/lane. It seems to be progressing as I did not notice this until the car reached 10k miles or so. I am afraid that with the increased effort to correct course, I may jump into another lane and/or lose control of vehicle. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership and they have it now awaiting parts. There has been no audio/visual warning to date.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #139

Dec 202023

CR-V

  • miles
Dec 20, 2023: The steering wheel jerks while driving as if the lane keep assist was engaged. Steering becomes difficult because you have to constantly move the jerky steering wheel to keep the car in the lane. At one point, the vehicle was stopped at a light, and when I tried to move the steering wheel to the right, it locked up and then the steering wheel all of a sudden moved freely. This problem is becoming more pronounced. Vehicle has approximately 8,700 miles. To vehicle to the dealer and they couldn't replicate the problem.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #138

Oct 072023

CR-V

  • miles
I purchased my 2023 CRV in April 2023. Sometime around October 2023, when it had around 8,000 miles on it, the steering began to intermittently become "sticky". When driving at highway speeds, the steering wheel would stick when making minor steering changes, requiring more effort to move the steering wheel and sometimes causing overcorrection. While this could happen at any time, it seemed to occur more above 40 mph. It also was more frequent in warmer temperatures or after the car had warmed up. I could reproduce it when sitting idle in park by very slowly turning all the way to the left or to the right. At about 80% max turn, I would start to feel the "sticky" steering. I finally was able to take it to the dealer on December 11, 2023. The technician acknowledged the issue, deemed the car unsafe to drive, and indicated the Power Steering Rack Assembly needs replaced. However, the parts are back ordered with a current delivery estimate of April 2024, so the current estimate is a 4 month wait to have a drivable car.

- Cambridge Springs, PA, USA

problem #137

Jan 172024

CR-V

  • miles
When the vehicle was approximately 6 months old with approximately 5,000 miles (it only has approximately 6,200 miles now) I noticed an issue with the steering tending to "stick." At first it was subtle, like the steering was trying to follow a groove in the road surface, but it has become more pronounced with time. It is most noticeable when the steering is nearly centered and at highway speeds. The steering takes a "set" in a direction and you must overcome some slight resistance to correct. This constant "set and correct" is annoying and could pose a risk if the driver overcorrects, especially if the road surface is slippery. I don't want my wife driving the vehicle at freeway speeds.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #136

Oct 012023

CR-V

  • miles
The steering wheel opposes force when trying to steer it when going at slow, medium or high speed, it's important to mention that this problem exists either the lane keeping assistance is on or off. You have to be a very experienced driver to use this vehicle, otherwise it could be really dangerous. I've read in various forums of other people complaining about the same issue. The vehicle did not advise about any issue.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #135

Oct 012023

CR-V

  • miles
The steering became very "sticky" making it difficult to drive straight. This started when the vehicle had around 6000 miles on it and was worse on highways and interstates. It became dangerous due to "oversteering" through the stickiness. As a result, the driver would turn more than desired while driving. This definitely causes safety issues with normal driving. There's no telling what would happen if you had to react quickly to something on the road. There were no warning lights or messages. We took it to our local Honda dealership in December 2023 and they confirmed that is was a defective steering column. The part will not be in until April. Although our local dealer approved a rental vehicle after asking, how many dealerships are willing to do this?

- Gulf Breeze, FL, USA

problem #134

Dec 012023

CR-V

  • miles
When I am driving on a straight road, the steering wheel sticks and I have to exert more and more force to turn the steering wheel. As i adjust the steering to stay within the lines, when I attempt to turn the steering wheel ever so slightly, it will not allow me to turn it easily. It requires more force and it will seem like it is turning gears or like little noiseless clicks. The car steering becomes a constant effort of trying to compensate for the steering stickiness. It is like it will not turn the wheel slightly, it's more of a jerky situation.

- Lake City, FL, USA

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