general problems of the 2017 Honda CR-V - part 1

Electronic power steering defect; magnet or torque sensor can give false signals, causing the steering wheel to violently jerk out of the driver's hands, especially at highway speeds. Potential to cause accident. Same issue already recalled for select 2017-2018 Honda civics and crvs, as well as 2022-2025 models. However, not all 2017-2021 models have been recalled despite suffering the same part failure issues.

While driving my 2017 Honda Cr-v in stop-and-go highway traffic during wet conditions at 7:40 am on 9/24/26, suddenly multiple warning lights appeared with audible chimes and I suddenly was unable to depress the brake pedal normally. When I attempted to apply the brake, it felt like it was solid and had no effect on the speed of the vehicle. I immediately activated my hazard lights, crossed 3 lanes of traffic to reach the shoulder, shifted into neutral and had to coast to a stop on the shoulder. Steering felt stiffer than normal as well. I didn’t even have time to absorb all the warnings that were occurring. After safely stopped, I saw that the vehicle displayed the following warnings, cycling through them (I have a 1:25 video of this): * • lane keeping assist problem * • collision mitigation problem * • road departure problem * • blind spot information problem * • brake system problem * • electric parking brake problem * • tire pressure monitoring system problem * • transmission system problem * • brake system problem * • brake hold system problem * • power steering problem * • vehicle stability assist problem * • hill start assist problem * • adaptive cruise control problem I placed the vehicle in park and then it was towed to a repair facility and then to a Honda dealer and is awaiting evaluation. I thankfully was only traveling between 25-35 mph at the time due to traffic, and there was enough buffer between me and other cars that there was no accident. However, at normal highway speeds, in the metro area I was in with little shoulder and high traffic, an accident would have been an almost certain outcome with severe injuries or death as a result. I had no issues with the vehicle prior to this and just did regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on 8/21/26 (oil change, tire rotation, transmission fluid replacement).

I own a 2017 Honda Cr-v touring awd, VIN [xxx]. While driving, the steering intermittently feels sticky, notchy, and jerky, like extra friction or sandpaper in the wheel. It is most noticeable at highway speeds during small lane corrections: the wheel momentarily catches or resists, then suddenly releases. This can cause overcorrection and makes it harder to keep a smooth, straight path. The problem does not happen every drive and there is usually no warning light. This matches the well-known “sticky/notchy steering” condition reported on many Honda Cr-vs with electric power steering (eps) gearboxes. Honda issued safety recall 24v-744 and related service actions covering many 2022–2025 Cr-vs and similar models for a manufacturing defect in the eps gearbox (worm gear/worm wheel friction and lubrication). A much smaller 2017–2018 recall (18v-663 / Honda 18-103) covered only a tiny number of vehicles for a different eps gearbox torque-sensor magnet issue; my VIN is not included. My 2017 has the same intermittent sticky/jerky feel that later model years had addressed under recall or TSB, but Honda has not provided coverage for this vehicle. I am concerned this is a safety defect that can worsen and increase crash risk if the steering binds or releases unexpectedly. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I have a sticky steering wheel while driving a freeway speeds. I have notice that others have reported this same problem. 150000 miles.

The steering wheel is sticking while driving down the road. This happens all the time while driving. If you move the steering wheel it will go back to normal.

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with steering gear box and rack and pinion failures. The contact was informed that the steering gear box and rack and pinon needed to be replaced. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall associated with the failure. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and a case was filed. The contact was provided a loyalty discount towards the cost of the repair, however the dealer declined. The manufacturer was informed that the contact was not a loyal customer. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

I noticed that the steering on my 2017 Honda Cr-v touring felt heavy, which clearly indicates a malfunction or a safety shutdown of the electric power steering (eps) system. After performing a thorough diagnostic check using an obd2 diagnostic tool, the eps (electric power steering) system is showing a fault with code u0416-68 (vsa system malfunction). The steering. Yes. When turning, I’m putting the lives of others—and my own—at risk. Independent service center. Yes, by other people. Several warning lights have been coming on in the dashboard since I bought the car. Translated with [xxx] (free version) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Xxx. Purchased used Honda vehicle from skyway Honda dealership in [xxx] with known steering issue - although unknown to me until reching highway speeds after driving off lot. 2017 Honda Cr-v with electronic power steering gear issue. Vehicle steering causes random movement and potential for over-corretion at highway speeds. No prior indication of issue at time of purchase as vehicle had been "prepped for sale" at same-brand dealship with other maintenance services performed by service department. There are numerous complaints of same issue on the internet and there is no way dealer was unaware of the issue at time of sale nor was issue disclosed. Issue confirmed by independent service shop, repair cost estimate $5000. Issue related to NHTSA recall 18v-663. Not finding vehicle subject to recall, although same issue occurs on other vehicles of this make, model amd year. Have submitted request with Honda; pending: american Honda motor CO. , inc. Case #: xxx information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Steering gets "sticky". Brought car to Honda dealer and just by test driving the car they want $6000 to replace bad bearings, steering motor and gearbox. No diagnostic test was done or parts looked at physically. I brought car to a local mechanic who also test drove car and did a diagnostic test and they said the steering motor and gearbox are fine and said nothing wrong with car. Honda has had recall on 2017-2018 crvs due to faulty steering mechanism. This is obviously a known Honda safety issue since Honda dealer knew what problem was just by test driving car and known recall. Why is my car not covered even though Honda said it's out of warranty? which mechanic do I believe? can local mechanic diagnostic test pick up the problem as outlined in Honda recall with magnet issue? I don't want to drive an unsafe car yet Honda wants $6k and I don't know for sure if there's a safety issue.

My 2017 Honda crv lx has steering slack and stiffness. Other trim packages of this same vehicle make and model have the same issue which has been recalled but not the lx.

When driving the vehicle the steering wheel sticks when I turn, change lanes, etc. It is most noticeable at highway speeds. If I am moving to the left, the steering wheel sticks and doesn't want to freely move back to the right/straighten up. Obviously the reverse occurs when I go to move to the right- it sticks and pressure is required to straighten the steering wheel. To date the steering wheel has not remained in a stuck position. This presents a major safety concern - if it doesn't move freely back to the desired position there is heightened chance of a traffic accident resulting in damage to my car and other cars involved. Worst case scenario: a serious accident resulting in serious injury or death to myself as well as any other drivers and/or passengers involved. Note: my local Honda dealer reports that there are no recalls or service bulletins on my vehicle, based on the VIN number. Other VIN numbers of the same make and model year as mine (2017 Cr-v) are subject of a recall (Honda service bulletin # 18-103, regarding faulty steering gearbox. ) for that reason I feel my vehicle should be included and repairs made at no cost to me.

Steering is sticky and grabbing. There is a catch in the middle position. There is a warranty extension out for this problem but not for my VIN #. How do I get Honda to cover this? problem has been progressing over the last month. This occurs at variable speeds.

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel momentarily became difficult to turn, and the steering wheel was sticking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a diagnostic test determined that the electronic power steering unit was inoperable and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and requested goodwill assistance to repair the vehicle. The contact was provided a case number. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v663000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

While driving my 2017 Honda Cr-v, I experienced sudden, unexpected steering behavior consistent with a defective electronic power steering (eps) gearbox. The steering wheel momentarily became difficult to turn in either direction, with a "sticky" or binding feel followed by a sudden release of resistance, causing oversteer beyond my input. When the wheel was turned to or near full lock, the eps appeared to apply assist opposite my input, briefly pulling the vehicle unexpectedly to one side. The failure occurred early on most noticably at highway speeds going down windy roads downhill. It became progressively worse in other driving situations over time. This unintended steering behavior reduced vehicle maneuverability and created a serious risk of loss of control, including coming dangerously close to unavoidably crossing the double-yellow line into oncoming traffic. I took the vehicle to tony Honda in kona. The dealer diagnosed a defective eps steering gearbox and replaced the gearbox assembly, performed a four-wheel alignment, and completed the steering angle neutral position learning procedure. The diagnosis and repair exactly match Honda service bulletin 18-103 / NHTSA recall 18v-663 (Honda codes c2n / p2o), covering 2017–2018 civic and Cr-v vehicles for an improperly secured torque sensor magnet that shifts within the gearbox and causes unintended steering input. However, my VIN was not included in the recall, and I paid $2,000 out of pocket for a repair Honda performs free of charge on recalled vehicles with the identical defect. The recall covers only 54 vehicles total, despite multiple owner complaints reporting the same failure on 2017 Cr-vs outside that VIN range. I request that NHTSA investigate expanding recall 18v-663 to include additional 2017 Cr-v vins with the same defect, and that affected owners who paid for the repair be eligible for reimbursement.

Multiple false reports to include but not limited to safety airbags not working, collision, brakes and other safety concerns are indicated in dashboard warnings.

- rack and pinion steering has developed 'sticky steering' problem - steering resistance has created steering difficulty and dangerous driving situation - problem has been confirmed by a dealer and estimate for repair over $5,000 - component has not been inspected by manufacturer, wish they would. - no warning lights prior to failure. Steering my Honda crv 2017 has become difficult and the 'sticky steering' symptoms have also been experienced by other crv owners as expressed on line. This vehicle has become dangerous to drive.

At highway speed the steering becomes erratic and jerky.

Steering sticking vehicle is available for inspection when the steering sticks you have tendency to over correct Honda dealership has confirmed the problem with no warning first started happening occasionally about 2-3 yrs ago, has just become persistent in last 2 months. 2017 Cr-v car has 61000 miles all though this model has had some safety issues in the past( NHTSA recall report 18v-663) they refuse to fix this problem unless I pay them over $5000.

While turning the steering wheel to make small adjustments in direction, the steering wheel has some resistance to a point and then loses resistance causing some over steer. I would use the term "sticky steering" to describe it. The problem can be reproduced any time. Symptoms first appeared around January, 2025. No error/warning lights on dash. Vehicle has not been inspected by anyone.

The steering sticks when driving straight or in gradual turns to left and right at highway speeds, slight movement overrides the sticking spot and very slight effort moves it past but sticking is always present.

Steering doesn't feel right. Doesn't seem to steer correctly.

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering suddenly turned independently, requiring the contact to manually return the steering wheel to center. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18v663000 (steering); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.

See attached document for complaint.

The car had just 44,242 miles when this problem started on 8/21/2024. Two months later, the problem persists. The safety systems of the car fail upon startup and remain this way for multiple cycles of driving the car. The reality is that I cannot check enough boxes above because the form doesn't allow me. The following warnings all come up at the same time: - emission system problem - brake system problem - brake hold system problem - power steering system (eps) problem - vehicle stability assist (vsa) problem - hill start assist problem - adaptive cruise control problem - collision mitigation system problem - road departure mitigation system problem - electronic parking brake problem - tire pressure monitor problem eventually, after some amount of time or some number of restarts, the warnings clear and the safety systems work again. Then, the problem reappears.

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became stiff. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The contact was advised by the local dealer that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel momentarily became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the electronic power steering unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v663000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 30,000.

My vehicle steering was clicking and having trouble turning. When I brought it in for a checkup, I was told that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced, and this was not due to wear and tear. Upon further research this exact year and model had several recalls for the exact problem I am having. Due to my VIN not being under the recall directly I was told there was nothing that could be helped and I would need to pay out of pocket for the repairs. My car is 4,000 miles over the extended warranted that I bought and since this is not due to wear and tear of the vehicle, I feel I am due compensation for getting this repaired. I cannot afford this at the moment because I am a single woman who works to live and pay my bills. I got this vehicle for its reviews and research on being known as a safe reliable vehicle. Any help I can receive would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

The issue involves the steering of the vehicle at highway speeds. The steering gets stuck going straight and requires more force than usual to steer the vehicle. It feels like the straight line steering is stuck in position and then it suddenly gives way. This happens on most highway journeys at the moment between 50 and 70 mph. Because extra force is needed to push the steering out of the straight line position, it is possible to push too hard and change position in the lane without intending too. This then needs to be corrected. I noticed this one time before and took my vehicle in to Honda but they were not able to rectify. It is now happening much more frequently.

Experienced a continuous "sticky steering" problem at about 50k miles, causing a potentially dangerous condition at moderate to highway speeds. Extra force was required to steer away from the center and a slight clicking noise could be heard when the steering wheel was moved. On 5/31/24, the dealer diagnosed the problem per safety recall service bulletin 18-103 and stated that the eps steering gearbox needed to be replaced. However, our VIN # was not included in the recall and we had to pay for the repair. The part was on backorder and was not received and installed until 9/10/24.

It is very hard to explain the feeling without driving it. I call it sticky steering. In a curve there would be some resistance when rounding a curve, almost like a nudging feeling, not smooth like other vehicles I would drive. It's like the steering gets stuck in a groove while in the curve and doesn't have the smoothness when adjusting to the curve. A more detailed explanation is attached.

Steering component locks up causing the vehicle to become slightly difficult to make turns and I get clicking sounds from steering column took vehicle to get fixed at independent service center they installed new rack and pinion plus other parts and with labor cost over four thousand dollars paper invoice available upon request I’ve owned Honda 2017 crv lx since 2017 which I bought new. Problem started in the beginning of may of 2024. No warming lights messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the start of problem.

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel seized, and was difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the failure recurred consistently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with rack and pinion failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 18v663000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

What I experienced was a multiple system failure. It began with a dead battery two years ago. When the engine was restarted the tpms light came on along with the indicator light to get your car checked. The lights only came on intermittently at first and it didn't seem to affect the function of the car. I had assumed that when I replaced the battery, I had loosened a fuse. As time passed, the number of lights on the dashboard increased along with the duration of time they stayed lit up. Now, within the past 3 months, all the system indicator lights are on constantly, with the accompanying beeps, dings and sounds for each light. Yesterday, on the highway, my dashboard began to dim and the vehicle began to stutter. The dashboard indicator read critical failure detected. Stop driving when safe. At the time I was on the highway in the right lane going 51 mph. This is unsafe. I have children and grandchildren and I do not feel safe transporting any of them. The reported problems are: brake system, tire pressure monitor, electric parking brake, road departure mitigation system, collision mitigation system, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, hill start assist, vehicle stability assist, anti-lock brake, power steering system.

When driving at highway speeds the steering would get stuck causing higher than normal resistance to turn. Once the steering would respond it required quick over correction to prevent leaving the roadway.

Torque sensor internal failure causing notchy operation of steering. Safety issue concerning unpredictable jerkiness in the steering, especially at speeds over 40 mph. Confirmed by coggin Honda of st. Augustine. Entire steering rack had to be replaced at a cost of over $3,300. 00. No warnings prior to failure of the system.