Honda CR-V Hybrid Steering Problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Honda CR-V Hybrid across 6 model years. The 2023 model year has the most (72). The words owners use most often: “feels like” (8% of reports).
- 120steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 59%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Feels like: mentioned in 9 of 120 complaints (8%)
- Fuel gasoline steering: mentioned in 8 of 120 complaints (7%)
- Wheel sticks: mentioned in 8 of 120 complaints (7%)
- Notifications numbers: mentioned in 6 of 120 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 120 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Honda CR-V Hybrid steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 CR-V Hybrid | 9 | 31% | 2,650 |
| 2024 CR-V Hybrid | 23 | 26% | 15,272 |
| 2023 CR-V Hybrid | 72 | 62% | 10,600 |
| 2022 CR-V Hybrid | 7 | 9% | — |
| 2021 CR-V Hybrid | 6 | 6% | 71,250 |
| 2020 CR-V Hybrid | 3 | 4% | 60 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving under 30 mph in clear and dry city conditions, my vehicle displayed a cascade of error messages on the dashboard. Within a mile of the initial alert, the vehicle suffered a complete loss of both propulsion and steering. I brought the vehicle to a stop on a slight incline. When I…
2023 Honda CR-V, purchased new in Mar 2023 from Friendly Honda, Poughkeepsie, NY. All regular service completed at Lia Honda, Brewster, NY. On [XXX], car was driven without incident and parked inside a garage. On [XXX] upon ignition, car immediately displayed a âchristmas treeâ of warnings for…
My car quickly became unable to be driven safely when the steering started to fail. It started with a feeling of the tires sticking to the road when trying to make small adjustments to position with the steering wheel. I was not able to maintain a straight line drive without the constant small…
Vehicle: 2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid Date of Purchase: April 2025 Date Problem First Noticed: April 2025 Complaint Summary: I purchased a brand new 2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid in April 2025. Since the day I brought the vehicle home, I have noticed a persistent clanking or metal-on-metal noise…
The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda CR-V Hybrids have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about steering for the Honda CR-V Hybrid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda CR-V Hybrid steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Honda CR-V Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “feels like”, in 9 of 120 complaints, followed by “fuel gasoline steering” (8).
See all Honda CR-V Hybrid problems.