Honda HR-V Steering Problems
Owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Honda HR-V across 11 model years. The 2023 model year has the most (78). The words owners use most often: “sticky steering” (7% of reports).
- 178steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 48%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 12 of 178 complaints (7%)
- Wheel sticks: mentioned in 11 of 178 complaints (6%)
- Lane assist: mentioned in 10 of 178 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 23 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 178 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 11 an injury.
Honda HR-V steering complaints by model year
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.
The electronic power steering rack is binding internally, causing a highly dangerous sticky steering condition on a 2025 Honda HR-V (VIN: [XXX]). [XXX] Honda previously replaced the steering gearbox assembly under warranty on XXX(Invoice #XXX) due to this exact manufacturing defect. The replacement…
Vehichle makes rattling like noise. Also when turning or going around curve the steering wheel sticks it needs to be pulled back to straighten the vehicle
To Whom It May Concern, I am requesting assistance with a serious steering issue involving my 2025 Honda HR-V, which I purchased on XXX, from Coral Springs Honda in [XXX]. While driving northbound on XXX toward [XXX] with my daughter in the vehicle, the steering began making a loud noise and felt…
The steering frequently binds or sticks during both high-speed and local driving.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda HR-Vs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 178 owner complaints about steering for the Honda HR-V. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 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.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Honda HR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “sticky steering”, in 12 of 178 complaints, followed by “wheel sticks” (11).
Other Honda HR-V problems
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- Service Brakes problems (116)
- Engine problems (110)
- Structure problems (103)
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