Power Steering Light On problems of the 2013 Honda CR-V

The vehicle intermittently became very difficult to steer at low speeds and the steering indicator light would come on for short periods of time. This nearly resulted in accidents on several occasions. The owner took the vehicle to a dealer, but the technician stated that he could not replicate the problem. The technician then advised the owner to continue driving the vehicle to see if the problem would recur. The owner found this advice to be unacceptable and questioned what might happen if the problem recurred. The technician then elevated the issue to the manager, who was able to isolate a trouble code. The owner was informed that no one at the dealership knew what the trouble code meant, and that the dealer would have to consult with Honda corporate for guidance. The owner was then informed that Honda corporate recommended the replacement of the power steering rack. This repair was performed at significant cost to the owner. Neither the troubleshooting process nor the associated trouble code were recorded on the work documentation presented to the owner. The vehicle steering felt stiff afterwards, then twice exhibited a failure mode in which the steering indicator light illuminated and the steering system appeared to hit a premature hard stop part way into a low-speed turn, forcing the vehicle wide. Both of these incidents nearly resulted in accidents, but the owner quickly spun the steering wheel towards center, then back into the direction of the turn. The process of re-centering the steering wheel appeared to temporarily clear the premature hard stop, and the owner was able to complete the turn. These incidents occurred during low-speed turns (roughly 10mph) on local streets and parking lots in the austin area. Repair invoice for the power steering rack available upon request. This complaint was filed by a family representative on behalf of the owner.

I went out Saturday morning started the car and the steering malfunction light was on and I had no power steering (eps). I called the dealer they said they couldn't help until Tuesday (Monday holiday) so it isn't fixed yet.

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Cr-v. While driving 15 mph, the power steering malfunctioned and made the steering wheel extremely difficult to maneuver. The steering warning light illuminated and then dimmed once the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 41,630.

With no previous symptoms or problems, yesterday backing our of parking stall I could not turn steering wheel; dash power steering warning light was on. Turned off and restarted car but light stayed on. Called service mgr at dealership I bought it from who said to bring it in. At dealership took picture of dash light and had svc mgr confirm the light was, in fact, on. Left overnight for service. Today, service mgr and tech said light did not come on and steering was normal when started this am. Tech noted a slight drop in voltage but still waiting for diagnosis. Luckily I was parked when the problem occurred, but his is a very serious health and safety issue that could have disastrous result should it recur in fast moving traffic. Honda needs to find a permanent fix for this immediately.

My wife was pulling out of the parking lot and she felt the steering to be very stiff and impossible to steer, she stopped right there and the little yellow steering light on the dash came on. This could be a serious safety issue had it failed while she was driving on a busy road not to mention she had our kid in the car while this happened. We got the car towed to the dealership immediately and waiting for their response.