2023 Honda HR-V Steering Problems
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2023 Honda HR-V, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 23,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “wheel sticks” (10% of reports).
- 78steering complaints
- 23,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 69%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.
- Wheel sticks: mentioned in 8 of 78 complaints (10%)
- Lane assist: mentioned in 8 of 78 complaints (10%)
- Steering sticky: mentioned in 6 of 78 complaints (8%)
- Feels like: mentioned in 5 of 78 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 78 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Honda HR-V steering complaints by model year
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.
The steering started sticking on sept. 1st. I was driving on croatan highway in obx nc I was surprised because it never did that before. My son in law is. Honda certified mechanic. He said it was sticking. But he could not fix it because Honda needed to fix it. I took it to Honda in va. For my oil…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. Additionally, the steering wheel was sticking and was firm. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where…
The steering wheel hard to turn. Need more effort to turn. Feel a notch or sticking in the wheel. The steering makes squeaking sound when turning. The dealer where I bought the car cannot find the problem.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Honda HR-Vs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about steering for the 2023 Honda HR-V (11% of the 687 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 HR-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 23,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2023 Honda HR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “wheel sticks”, in 8 of 78 complaints, followed by “lane assist” (8).
Other 2023 Honda HR-V problems
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- Visibility problems (78)
See all 2023 Honda HR-V problems or steering problems across all HR-V years.