10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 586 miles
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Steering System. When driving straight ahead, the steering requires extra pressure to turn off center about 50% of the time -either left or right. Vehicle in everyday use but available for inspection.. The problem is only noticeable to the driver who has major concerns about safety. The problem will be documented at its first service interval anticipated January, 2024 ( currently 5,373 miles ). The vehicle has not been inspected as yet. To the best of my knowledge, there are no warning lights or systems associated with a steering mechanism issue - which is an integral part of the vehicle and should have an expectation of safety without question, particularly a brand new vehicle. The entire steering system is now suspect and the problem is ongoing. THE DATE BELOW INDICATES APPROXIMATE DATE OF FIRST OCCURRENCE.
- Greendale, WI, USA
While diving on my first long trip in this vehicle, the steering seems to be hard or sticky when trying to keep the car in the middle of the road. I-??m a smaller female and after long trips, it begins to be uncomfortable and I feel like I-??m fighting to keep the vehicle in the middle of the road. I took the vehicle to the dealer and they evaluated the problem. They indicated that it was within specifications even without actually driving the vehicle as I had requested. The technician did say that the lane keeping system is causing the issue. It-??s always on, so you are fighting it. The tech said Honda should have made it with an off position and that would have solved the issue. My concern is, during the end of a long road trip and being worn down, I may over or under compensate the and crash.
- Joelton, TN, USA
Sticky steering while driving. The issue is intermittent and hence it's not always reproducible.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
Sticky steering. Feels like someone holding the wheel when you try to move it.
- Bellefontaine, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became firm for several seconds and then became loosened. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,700.
- Evansville, IN, USA
Steering wheel is sticking while trying to make quick left or right turns from center while driving, with lane assist off or on. (New vehicle with less than 6000 miles.)
- Winter Haven, FL, USA
-Steering Rack - EPS rack. -steering is sticky at times and need to over correct to loosen steering -no - no, appointment set for mid December -no warnings.
- Henderson, NV, USA
Sticking steering wheel. Feels like the wheel grabs or pulls.
- Bellefontaine, OH, USA
Our 2023 CR-V began having noticeable issues involving the steering around 6000 miles after 9 months of ownership. The steering wheel initially began to develop a tendency to remain centered requiring additional effort to initiate a turn. Once turning it felt normal. Over time the problem became worse, and the wheel began to stick when turning as well. At 6500 miles there is a noticeable resistance to initiating turns, or centering the wheel from a turn. Turns to the right tend to stick more than turns to the left. It is to the point now that in moderate turns you can let go of the steering wheel and it will remain in a turn. A slight knocking noise has also developed. When driving straight down the road it is extremely difficult to keep the vehicle centered in the lane. The effort required increases with speed and narrower lanes. Often the small corrections that would be normal for keeping a vehicle centered in a lane are not possible. The sticking tendency is significant enough now even the smallest corrections meant to stay centered in a lane result in the car darting back and forth. This is independent of the lane keeping system, it happens with the system on and off. With the system on, the lane keeping system appears to struggle as well. At approximately 6500 miles the car went to the dealer, and it as quickly diagnosed as being in need of a new steering rack. The service center said it would be more annoying than unsafe and did not see the need to keep the car. The part was supposed to be ordered by the service center but we were told it was on backorder with no ETA. The vehicle has approximately 6800 miles now and the issue is continuing to get worse and the vehicle can be difficult to handle in dense traffic with narrow lanes. The primary concern is how much worse will it get, and will the steering rack ultimately fail. The vehicle did not illuminate any warning lamps and is available for inspection upon request.
- Fleming Island, FL, USA
I have been noticing that at speeds above 45 miles per hour the steering wheel feels as if it-??s sticking. I would say is that it-??s sticky/jumpy and not allowing for a smooth transition. Because of that I notice that when driving straight especially it can cause me to almost tip out of lane because you canot make a small turn since it sticks from one point to the next which is usually much further than your intended turn radius. It was seemingly more noticeable after increased distance of driving and my first truly concerned was on a 90 mile trip down the garden state parkway. I thought it was the road until I read I read about this sticky steering being under investigation.
- Middletown, NJ, USA
Steering at high speeds snaps or almost feels sticky. This probably has to do with lane keep assist. Even when the feature is turned off, the steering still snaps when slightly turning the steering wheel. Definitely an issue that many, many owners complain about. Probably needs a software update to correct the issue.
- Framingham, MA, USA
Sticky steering between 30- 70 miles per hours.When holding steering wheel straight while driving it sticks in that position.You have to turn steering wheel to get back to normal steering. You don-??t feel in total control of vehicle.
- Fond Du Lac, WI, USA
Steering becomes sticky at times and requires extra effort to keep the vehicle in place. Also, a cracking noise appears at times when turning the steering wheel.
- Easton, PA, USA
The steering seems sticky after the first few months of driving and takes effort to make any minor adjustment while at highway speeds
- Gwynneville, IN, USA
Hi my car keep turning side to side with a play oh the steering wheel and haves a bad clip noise when turning right and left
- North Providence, RI, USA
The steering sticks and causes an increase in steering effort. Prominent in highway driving and makes it hard to make subtle movements/corrections. Once the issue started, steering wheel play is also not smooth. Took my car to nearest dealer and service manager reproduced the issue. Still waiting to hear back from Honda on resolution.
- Leander, TX, USA
Steering becomes more difficult during a curve and small vibration on straight aways.
- Louisville, TN, USA
I took my 2023 Honda CRV Exl to the dealership last month because of steering problems. Steering seems to work against me as if it "catches", for lack of a better word. It is as if there is a gear and it has jerky movements, not smooth. This is my 4th CRV and I have never experienced anything like this. I took it to the dealership, they drove it 3 miles and said they couldnt duplicate the problem and sent me on my way. Since then it has gotten worse. It steering seems to lag behind my movements and it clicks at times. Its unsettling and i refuse to drive on the interstate to work anymore. I have had this car for 9 months and this should not be happening. It is not the driver assist, i disconnected it and its still happening. There is something wrong with the steering in this car. I am constantly working hard just to keep the car in lane. My only choice is to take it back again and ask them to drive more than 2 miles, if they would do that, i am sure they would experience what i am describing.
- Columbus, OH, USA
While driving over 40mph and especially while driving on the highway, the steering may feel sticky and requires more effort than normal to make small adjustments to the steering while trying to maintain the lane.
- Austell, GA, USA
- Phoenix, AZ, USA