Steering is sticking when driving at highway speeds. Takes extra effort to move the wheel when trying to make small steering corrections. This causes the vehicle to become unstable at high speeds.

- Peoria, IL, USA

While driving, mostly but not exclusively at higher speeds (freeway, interstate, etc.) the steering wheel feels sticky. Usually occurs while gradually turning, the steering wheel will stick in place, and require force to correct and straighten the wheel back to center position. It was occasional at first but now happens almost everytime I drive the vehicle.

- Los Alamitos, CA, USA

While driving Down the road and having to turn the steering puts up resistance, giving the feeling of the steering being sticky. Dealer has a knowledge the issue and ordered the part, downing my vehicle not safe to drive and had given me no ETA when it will be repaired. No warning lights.

- Haleiwa , HI, USA

I purchased a brand new 2023 Honda CR-V last year which currently barely has 14,000 miles on it. I took my vehicle in for routine oil change and also because my steering was "sticky" or at times would jerk your hand off the steering wheel or if you are not holding the steering wheel tight enough when it jerks it will pull the car into another lane. The service department called and told me that it was a tire issue not covered by warranty and that I needed to pay them to balance and remount my tires. When I gave push back that if it was a tire issue then it would occur constantly. They had someone drive it again and then called me back and told me my rack and pinion/steering was going out and that the part was on back order with an unknown ETA. They were going to let me drive my vehicle off the lot until I told them that I didn't feel safe doing so because the problem was worsening. Today almost 3 weeks later I still do not have my vehicle repaired and was told that the part may not be available until September 2024.

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

The steering on my 2023 Honda CR-V sticks and impedes my ability to smoothly turn the steering wheel as I drive. I currently have 7500 miles on the odometer. The steering issue has become progressively worse since owning the car and the "sticking" has reached a point where I no longer feel that the vehicle is safe to drive. On [XXX], I took the vehicle to the Honda dealer (Joe Morgan Honda, 176 Garver Road, Monroe, OH 45050, 513-360-2700) where the sticky steering issue was confirmed and the inspection indicated that it needed immediate attention and replacement of the power steering was warranted. There were no warning lamps to indicate a problem. The power steering gearbox and rack unit was placed on back order with no indication as to when the part would be available. Follow ups to the dealer and American Honda Motor, Inc. have not yielded any satisfactory results with them stating that the part continues to remain on back order. Case number issued on [XXX] by Honda is [XXX]. In the meantime, the car remains in my garage, unsafe to drive. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Lebanon, OH, USA

When driving, the steering wheel feels like it is catching on something. It will hit a sticky point of resistance then it will break loose. Most noticeable while highway driving. It is constant and does not go away.

- Spofford , NH, USA

On January 10, 2024, took the car in to Coral Springs Auto Mall, Coral Springs, Florida, for oil change. When driving home noticed the wheel was sticking. Drove the car till January 17th, gave it a week, and it got worse. Took it back to the shop, at which time they said the battery needed replacement but that the steering wheel needed a bracket, which had to be ordered. The said they would let us know when part would be in, maybe in a week. A week later we called and was told part could take as long as 6 months to a year. We requested a loaner but they had none available until January 31st. Have been driving that loaner till today as the called today to say part was in. Today is April 24th, so we have been with the loaner for 84 days, almost three months. The car was a Honda CRV Hybrid. The loaner is a Honda Pilot and not Hybrid. The cost of gas over that period of time was ridiculously higher because it was not a Hybrid. It was too large, but it was the only loaner they had so I was forced to drive it and pay the cost. Also, am paying $458.88 per month to finance my Hybrid CRV, when I can-??t even drive the car I-??m paying for. Believe I should receive some kind of compensation regarding the months I paid for my car and did not have it, as well as compensation for the difference in the cost of the gas.

- Wellington, FL, USA

When driving at 70-75 mph with adaptive cruise set, the steering wheel feels like it locks and won-??t turn But when you add force, it breaks loose. This is not lane keeping assist, it is something different. It is getting worse but the Honda Dealership says they can-??t replicate it. It appears to be getting worse over time and I-??m afraid it could cause an accident by completely locking up the steering wheel.

- Prescott Valley, AZ, USA

Easiest way to explain it is the steering wheel gets stuck while driving. This is result in a car accident that seriously hurts others or myself because my steering wheel locked up or got stuck. This issue started back in September 2023 after I had my car serviced and there was a recall on the system that need some update. My husband drove the car and immediately noticed what I had been feeling and I took my car in 1-18-2024 due to this recurrent issue. Dealership confirmed that my suv will need the steering wheel rack replaced was told the car shouldn-??t be driven due to safety reasons caused by this faulty part. Dealer confirmed on 1-18-2024 that the part needs to be replaced however the part is on back order and no date for arrive has been set. My car has been sitting in my garage for 3 months now due to this safety issue which in fact there should be a recall linked to my vin #.

- Groveland, FL, USA

Sticky steering since 2k miles on vehicle. Sticky steering when at 35-55mph during gradual turns, especially to the left. Recently at 16k miles, the steering was stuck in a position to the left and then "clicked" back into use causing an overcompensation of the wheel for a moment. I feel it is unsafe to drive. Dealership (twice) cannot "recreate the issue" and will not fix even though it is the same issue in the Honda special bulletin 23-037 affecting the Civic.

- Brighton, MI, USA

Sticky steering. When trying to make minor steering adjustments steering wheel will not move so you need to apply more force until you break the steering free but you have applied so much force you then over correct. Does not happen all the time.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

At about 5,000 miles the steering started to become sticky at higher speeds. When driving straight it jerks slightly throughout the drive. Honda dealer has informed us we need a replacement part. 53620-3d4-a25. I believe this is a replacement steering rack. We took in to the dealer in October and as of April part is still back ordered with no estimated timeframe for delivery likely due to demand as a result of too many other customers with same issue. I believe this should be a recall to encourage Honda to address in a more timely manner.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

My cars steering wheels starts to -??stick-?? the further I drive. I notice when I-??m driving on the interstate if my car starts to veer the steering wheel doesn-??t easily turn. I have to yank the wheel in order to veer the car back on the road. I notice it started happening around November 2023 and it occurs most frequently the farther I drive.

- Groveoak, AL, USA

Filed complaint recently. Talked to dealer and was told that 184 of these Power Steering units are on Back Order with NO ESIMATED DELIVERY DATE. This is criminal. Honda says the problem as an inconvenience and will not lockup the steering. I would not like to be the first one that happens too. THIS NEEDS TO BE ESCALATED TO A RECALL.

- Crossville, TN, USA

I have noticed a "sticky steering" feeling while driving. It has pulled me into oncoming traffic at times, I am in the process trying to get it repaired, hopefully not at cost to me. The car only has 15K miles on it, and it is frustrating.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

I feel the steering wheel sticky after the car start moving about a short distance like a mile. It happens at all speeds. I started noticing the problem about 3 or 4 months after I bought the car. The problem occasionally went away but happens most of the time. The steering wheel doesn't move smoothly when I try to make minor adjustment. On 4-17-2024 I was making a right turn into a parking space. I was moving at very low speed. Just before the car stopped I felt I hit something. I thought my right rear wheel hit the curb. I got out and looked around there was no curb. I think it came from the steering mechanism. There was no warning alarm or light.

- Fremont, CA, USA

While driving above 40 mph the steering has a sticky feeling and doesn-??t return to center position while turning. Steering has a grabbing feeling while turning and stick in that position until forcing the steering wheel to correct itself

- Black River, NY, USA

Vehicle started exhibiting a sticking of the power steering. Dealer drove the vehicle and confirmed the problem existed. A replacement power steering rack was ordered on 2/13 24. A phone call was made on 4/18/24 to check on the status. I was told September is the earliest expected date for the parts. This type of delay is unacceptable.

- Crossville, TN, USA

I began to experience "sticky steering" on my nearly new vehicle. The steering would temporarily "freeze" and would require some effort to turn. I took the vehicle to my dealer service department and they confirmed the problem. They ordered a replacement part in December, 2023. As of this date (18 April, 2024) the replacement part has not arrived, and the dealer says that it will likely not arrive until September or later. I have uploaded a copy of the dealier service invoice that confirms the diagnosis. I feel the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and I drive it as little as possible.

- Seattle, WA, USA

When steering to the left, at moderate to high speed, the steering (steering wheel) sticks to the left such that the driver must intentionally "un-steer" the vehicle. Started around 3k miles and has become gradually worse until now at 12k miles. Last incident caused me to cross double-yellow line and could easily have caused a head-on collision (by sheer luck it did not). Took CR-V to Weir Canyon Honda and they did something (?) and I could not reproduce. A week later it's doing it again. I see NHTSA investigation EA23003 estimating 500,000+ vehicles affected. Why is this not a recall yet?

- Anaheim, CA, USA