2008 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2008 Honda CR-V, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 71,103 miles. The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (41% of reports).
- 70steering complaints
- 71,103median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,800typical repair cost reported by owners
- 19%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.
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 29 of 70 complaints (41%)
- Steering fluid: mentioned in 14 of 70 complaints (20%)
- Fire hazard: mentioned in 9 of 70 complaints (13%)
- Oil change: mentioned in 7 of 70 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2008 Honda CR-V at $1,800, and half of them between $1,750 and $2,200.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2018), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 59 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 70 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Honda CR-V steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 14 | 9% | 8,750 |
| 2025 CR-V | 56 | 22% | 7,500 |
| 2024 CR-V | 127 | 32% | 14,000 |
| 2023 CR-V | 325 | 63% | 10,000 |
| 2022 CR-V | 140 | 53% | 26,000 |
| 2021 CR-V | 113 | 34% | 40,000 |
| 2020 CR-V | 42 | 12% | 17,000 |
| 2019 CR-V | 197 | 18% | 25,250 |
| 2018 CR-V | 330 | 15% | 52,332 |
| 2017 CR-V | 65 | 4% | 37,800 |
| 2016 CR-V | 17 | 4% | 24,500 |
| 2015 CR-V | 45 | 7% | 3,450 |
| 2014 CR-V | 15 | 3% | 8,450 |
| 2013 CR-V | 15 | 4% | 35,815 |
| 2012 CR-V | 35 | 9% | 58,500 |
| 2011 CR-V | 10 | 2% | 42,312 |
| 2010 CR-V | 14 | 3% | 35,808 |
| 2009 CR-V | 15 | 4% | 63,542 |
| 2008 CR-V | 70 | 7% | 71,103 |
| 2007 CR-V | 31 | 3% | 66,500 |
| 2006 CR-V | 17 | 4% | 45,000 |
| 2005 CR-V | 23 | 5% | 3,100 |
| 2004 CR-V | 11 | 2% | 49,750 |
| 2003 CR-V | 14 | 3% | 28,000 |
| 2002 CR-V | 10 | 2% | 96,000 |
| 2001 CR-V | 2 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2000 CR-V | 1 | 1% | 117,580 |
| 1999 CR-V | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1998 CR-V | 6 | 5% | — |
| 1997 CR-V | 4 | 4% | 154,475 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2008 Honda CR-V. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Hello Iâm [XXX] and own a 2008 Honda CRV that runs fine. VIN [XXX] , but previous owner never went to the recall and I bought the car in 2014 and recently, during a brake job, I first became aware of the problem when my mechanic alerted me to the recall situation and the rusting out that was…
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact self-inspected the vehicle and noticed…
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the steering wheel would emit a high pitch squeaking noise whenever turning and upon initial l start of the vehicle. There were no warning lights. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that there was a leak causing the rack…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Honda CR-Vs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about steering for the 2008 Honda CR-V (7% of the 962 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda CR-V steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 71,103 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2008 Honda CR-V?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,800 (half paid between $1,750 and $2,200), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2008 Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 29 of 70 complaints, followed by “steering fluid” (14).
Other 2008 Honda CR-V problems
- Air Bags problems (325)
- Electrical System problems (218)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (200)
- Structure problems (94)
See all 2008 Honda CR-V problems or steering problems across all CR-V years.