Recently, when returning from a highway driving trip, I noticed that the steering had become "sticky." It feels like the steering wheel catches momentarily you have to push through that with the steering wheel to control the car. At this point the problem is mild as the car can be driven but it is a little disconcerting as you drive at highway speeds. I have taken the car to my Honda dealer and they say the steering needs a part that will not be available until April. I am concerned the car is not safe to drive.

- Houston, TX, USA

The steering on my 2023 Honda Crv-ex has started sticking and is causing over steering when you try to gently shift to the right or left. The feeling is as if the steering wheel is stuck in position and you have to push slightly harder to get past the "catch". This has caused me to almost run off the road and also get too close to vehicles in the next lane as I am making minor adjustments within my lane. It feels as if you are about to lose control and then suddenly the steering wheel makes a tiny jerk and you can turn.

- Godwin, NC, USA

Steering effort increases at high speeds. Difference in effort can make driver to over steer or under steer.

- Stafford, TX, USA

I purchased this car 12 months ago and I have noticed over the last 4 months that the steering wheel has become stiffer, and sometimes vibrates slightly. I have not been involved in any accident because of these issues, but the potential is there. I was hoping that these problems were going to work themselves out, but a lot of other owners are complaining about the same issue. So, I am going to notify the dealership this week.

- Houston, TX, USA

No Accident-Sticking Steering. Took it in for service 12/30/23. Told it was too dangerous to drive. No parts to fix available until April 2024. parts on back order. Will not have my car for over 3 months. Not fair,

- Little River, SC, USA

Vehicle has 10,000 miles on it, steering started feeling strange and gradually got worse to the point we did not feel safe driving it. It was hard to keep the vehicle driving in a straight line and would stick when you tried to turn either direction. A few time we almost hit the vehicle next to us because it would suddenly unstick or break free and the vehicle would lunge in the direction of the turn. We took it to our local Honda service center and they diagnosed it as a defective steering gear assembly (rack & pinion). Part is on backorder and we were told it could be up to four months for a replacement. Vehicle has been at the dealership for two weeks. We were given a loaner but are restricted as to how many miles and where we can drive it, no trips over 100mi.

- Apopka, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was scheduled to be serviced at the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 7,060.

- Lake Ariel, PA, USA

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.

- San Marcos, TX, USA

The steering is sticky, not smooth. This happens around 40 mph and higher. I took the vehicle to the dealership in Wichita within the past week. This was the second time I had the vehicle in to the dealership for this problem. They performed an alignment the first time on Nov. 3, 2023. Last week, they said they found nothing wrong with the steering. This started happening last summer. It didn't bother me a great deal at first but started to get worse. I purchased the CR-V in February 2023. The problem worries me because I feel the steering could fail at higher speeds, and I frequently drive family members in the vehicle. I can make the vehicle available for inspection.

- Wichita, KS, USA

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel slightly seized, and it became difficult to correct the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 31,000.

- Diamondhead, MS, USA

The steering has become -??Sticky-??. It almost feels like it gets locked into place for about 10 seconds and then will release and will repeat this same process over and over. When the car is completely off, you can move the steering wheel and it almost feels like a rack and pinion issue. This has been going on for about 6 months. It doesn-??t matter the speed you are driving at, you can feel it -??catching-?? anytime. My husband has a 2023 Honda Accord and has no steering issues, so it-??s definitely noticeable when I drive my vehicle vs driving his car. I drive on a very windy road to and from work everyday, and I worry that an accident will occur if this issue isn-??t resolved. Which also brings me to worry, if it is resolved, do I have to worry about this arising in the future?

- Clarksville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel jerked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gearbox had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,995.

- Spring, TX, USA

Steering the vehicle became difficult. It would feel catchy or sticking which would lead to oversteer. Honda dealer service manager performed test drive and determined vehicle is unsafe to drive.

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

1. Steering 2. My 2023 Honda CRV EXL Steering is pulling, sticking with a jerk while driving at any speed. 3. The problem has been confirmed at a Honda dealership 4. Yes, it has been inspected at a Honda dealership 5. No warnings or messages have been displayed

- Houston, TX, USA

When driving about 30mph the steering wheel begins to -??stick-?? and has some resistance when steering. Subtle now, but fear it may get worse.

- Marysville, WA, USA

There is an intermittent problem when making slight adjustments to steering. It feels like the steering wheel is slightly "catching on something" or the steering is not smooth. It happens when the vehicle is moving and stationary. The dealer could not feel it. They only said that since it is electronically controlled steering, it is not going to be smooth. I could not believe this and I am worried that it could become worse or something could completely fail in the future. The problem was not present upon purchase of the vehicle, but began after about 5000 miles.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

The dealership has the car because of STICKY STEERING. While driving in the freeway, the steering is sticky and makes it hard to operate the vehicle properly. This is a major liability because it feels you don't have full control of the vehicle. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer. Most critical of this error is there are no warning signals nor error codes

- Morrow, GA, USA

Vehicle only has 21000 miles on it. At the 19000 mile range the steering started to stick while making normal highway adjustments. Took it to the dealer this morning and was told it-??s normal. This is not normal!!! This steering problem has been getting worse. Help!!!!!!!!!!

- Juneau , WI, USA

During routine driving at all speeds the steering wheel will randomly move between 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch causing a slight movement of the car. Took car to Honda dealership and was advised that the EPS rack is bad. Car has approximately 15,000 miles and has no accident history. My concern is that, according to the dealer, is that the replacement parts will not be available for several months. I was advised that they have another customer with the same issue that was identified in October and the part is due to arrive in April. I was advised that the car is safe to drive, however my concern is it will get progressively worse in the six months it will take the replacement part to arrive. At what point does a known steering issue become unsafe?

- Mobile, AL, USA

When driving, especially on the interstate/high speeds, my steering wheel feels to be locked into place. I am unable to easily turn left or right to stay in my lane without a jerk/sticky feeling in the wheel. It feels like I have cranked the wheel as far as it will go, but the wheel is centered. The steering wheel will also occasionally randomly jerk small amounts either left or right. It makes interstate driving feel very unsafe and like I do not have full control. I had my alignment fixed a few months ago, but I have not taken it back to the dealership for this issue. No warning lights/messages.

- Kingsport, TN, USA