2023 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
Owners have filed 325 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2023 Honda CR-V, 63% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 10,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “sticky steering” (18% of reports).
- 325steering complaints
- 10,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 66%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 57 of 325 complaints (18%)
- Feels like: mentioned in 35 of 325 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 19 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 325 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Honda CR-V steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 13 | 8% | 8,750 |
| 2025 CR-V | 55 | 21% | 7,500 |
| 2024 CR-V | 126 | 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 | 196 | 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 (1)
Steering
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.
I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding our 2023 Honda CR-V because of repeated and increasingly serious problems involving the vehicle's computer/electronic systems, automatic steering/driver-assistance systems, and automatic braking system. My wife and I no longer feel safe driving…
My crv is roasting a problem related to the steering (guide/steering wheel) to what many call Hardened Steering: The steering wheel becomes rigid intermittently, making maneuvers difficult
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, several warning lights remained illuminated, including the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), power steering, and check engine warning lights. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Honda CR-Vs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 325 owner complaints about steering for the 2023 Honda CR-V (63% of the 516 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 2023 Honda CR-V steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 10,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2023 Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “sticky steering”, in 57 of 325 complaints, followed by “feels like” (35).
See all 2023 Honda CR-V problems or steering problems across all CR-V years.