2022 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2022 Honda CR-V, 53% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 26,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “sticky steering” (16% of reports).
- 140steering complaints
- 26,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 56%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.
- Sticky steering: mentioned in 22 of 140 complaints (16%)
- Wheel sticks: mentioned in 13 of 140 complaints (9%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 10 of 140 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2022 Honda CR-V at $3,250, and half of them between $2,000 and $4,150.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2024–2026), 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 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 140 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
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 2022 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.
Sticky steering wheel gears and creaky sounds when turning. Confirmed at dealership during inspection. Current recalls for this part include the 2023-2025 crv so they will not fix it for me even though they confirmed itâs the same problem the recalled cars have
When I am driving on the highway my steering wheel sticks and its difficult to slow down and make either a right or left turn.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving and steering the vehicle, the steering wheel was sticking. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound while turning the steering wheel. The contact stated that the failure increased while driving 60-80 MPH on…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Honda CR-Vs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about steering for the 2022 Honda CR-V (53% of the 265 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 2022 Honda CR-V steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 26,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2022 Honda CR-V?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,250 (half paid between $2,000 and $4,150), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2022 Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “sticky steering”, in 22 of 140 complaints, followed by “wheel sticks” (13).
See all 2022 Honda CR-V problems or steering problems across all CR-V years.