Steering Problems of Honda CR-V - part 1

The steering wheel is glitchy. Caused by electronic steering module. Honda has recall for this in newer models. It’s a problem with 2019 as well. Very dangerous and likely to cause a wreck. It is happening every time we drive. Steering sticks.

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The steering starts to get tight and sticky especially on the highways. I took the car to dealership I bought jt from yesterday (oct 19, 2026). They kept the car for whole day and on my continuous follow ups, they returned it back in evening saying nothing is wrong and that bring the car back if engine light is on. The guy also said that car is designed to get steering tightened as it picks up the speed.

It’s been just 4 months I bought Honda crv hybrid 2026 and just 1800 miles , I have a sticky steering . 1 months ago I had same problem and nearly had accident in highway. I went to Honda service they changed whole rack but after a months it’s started again. Whenever I don’t use brake hold button it’s works well but if I use and even after disengage of brake hold button steering so heavy and sticky and because of that today also I had near accident .

Creaming sound when steering and it’s known issue with this vehicle.

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2022 Honda crv. The battery was old and had low voltage. There were no warnings of this and no issues starting car. While idling at light at intersection the entire car just died. It was on and there was power to it, but everything broke and it appeared like there was some kind of major electrical disfunction. No steering no brakes could not shift could not turn car on or off. Towed to Honda dealer. They replaced battery and confirmed this can happen on the road while idling if battery is getting old. Very dangerous.

The steering is sticky. It feels stuck when going around curves. This creates a jerky driving experience and I'm worried it could cause an accident on wet or icy roads.

Electronic power steering failing. Honda dealer verified. Eps keeps sticking and pulling when turning right and over sharp turns particularly more pronounce over uneven roads.

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The steering wheel becomes very stiff and difficult to turn when I am making turns or changing lanes at speeds above 40 mph. I have to use significant force to move the steering wheel, creating a serious safety risk—particularly when driving on the freeway. This issue has occurred multiple times and is becoming progressively worse.

Car is exhibiting a sticking steering wheel at low or stopped speeds. Steering wheel feels notchy at highway speed when trying to make slight corrections.

My 2020 Honda Cr-v (approx. 51,000 miles) developed steering resistance and an intermittent creaking noise when turning in either direction, with noticeable resistance when turning the steering wheel to the left. No warning light came on. It happens at speeds under 45 mph, during lane changes, curves, and after driving for awhile. On October 12, 2026, tampa Honda (tampa, FL) road-tested the vehicle and confirmed the concern. The technician traced the noise to the electronic power steering gear assembly. With the outer tie rod ends disconnected to isolate the gear, resistance in the steering was still present. The dealer recommended replacing the electronic power steering gear assembly, estimated at $5,296. 28. American Honda declined goodwill assistance. Safety risk: resistance in the steering requires extra effort and can cause the driver to over-correct, especially at highway speed, increasing the risk of leaving the lane or a collision. The symptoms match those in Honda recall 24v-744 and NHTSA investigation ea23-003 (momentary increased steering effort from a defective eps gearbox worm wheel), which covered 2022-2025 civics and 2023-2025 Cr-vs but not the 2020 Cr-v. Honda has also replaced eps gearboxes on the same Cr-v generation for manufacturing defects (recall 18v-663, 2017-2018 Cr-v; product update 22-011, 2022 Cr-v). Many other 2020 Cr-v owners have reported similar gearbox failures to NHTSA at low mileage. I ask NHTSA to determine whether 2017-2022 Cr-v eps gearboxes share the worm wheel, spring, lubrication process or supplier involved in 24v-744, and whether the recall scope should be extended to the 2020 Cr-v.

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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.

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A clicking sound is heard every time I turn the vehicle, and the steering wheel feels like it’s a bit stuck. I know there was a gearbox recall but my vehicle was not included on this recall. I read al the symptoms for the electric gearbox defect and it matches what I am experiencing with my car.

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Steering gets slightly stuck when turning left and makes a clicking sound. Seems this is already a recalled issue on newer crv models. The root cause is a manufacturing defect in the electronic power steering gearbox where an improperly set internal spring and insufficient grease cause the worm gear to bind and suddenly release. Dealer wants over $4000 to fix this issue.

When I am driving on the highway my steering wheel sticks and its difficult to slow down and make either a right or left turn.

Sticky steering wheel gears and creaky sounds when turning. Confirmed at dealership during inspection. Current recalls for this part include the 2023-2025 crv so they will not fix it for me even though they confirmed it’s the same problem the recalled cars have.

Clicking sound coming from steering wheel when not turning wheel.

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The electric power steering (eps) rack failed internally, causing heavy, sticky, and stiff steering accompanied by noise during turns, particularly when making small corrections at freeway speeds. The defect directly put safety at risk by impairing steering control, leading the inspecting authorized Honda dealership technician (tech #3129) to officially document that the vehicle is "not safe to drive". Both the vehicle and the failing eps assembly remain unrepaired. The issue was apparent after 4 wheel alignment performed by the dealership on 9/28/2026. ?the steering issue was fully reproduced and confirmed during a test drive and diagnostic procedure by the Honda dealership service department. No dashboard warning lights or error messages appeared prior to or during the failure; the symptoms were entirely physical.

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When going around a curving road at 50 mph the steering wheel becomes sticky and the response is notchy and jumpy.

Steering wheel sticking when making a correction. This started about 2 weeks ago when driving at high speed, problem is getting worse. Plan to contact Honda shop 10/3/2016.

Steering wheel has a glitch when turning right are left sometimes the lane assistance turns on by itself which is very dangerous.

Driving on road with a number of left curves on September 24, 2026. While making the turns, with no driver input, the steering wheel jerked 2-3 times a few inches to the right . Noticed the steering wheel jerking to the right before, but not as severe. I currently own a 2020 Honda crv and have had other crvs and never had a steering problem such as this. There is obviously a defect in the manufacture of the steering system on this 2025 Honda crv. We are currently afraid to take this crv long distances as it is unreliable and most likely dangerous. We’ve made an appointment at a Honda dealership to have the problem identified (and hopefully addressed). If not, thinking about getting rid of it.

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).

The steering is sticky when changing lanes at highway speeds.

Vehicle information: * VIN: [xxx] * year/model: 2022 Honda Cr-v ex I brought my vehicle to an authorized Honda service center on 09/23/2026, where the service manager informed me that my vehicle's specific VIN is not actively flagged for the [xxx] recall in their system. As a result, they refused to perform the required gearbox spring replacement and lubrication remedy free of charge. Because this is a known, verified manufacturing flaw involving the annealing process and excessive spring preload of the hitachi astemo steering gearboxes, the fact that my VIN was omitted from the initial campaign does not absolve american Honda of its liability to repair a dangerous vehicle defect. Driving this vehicle is a severe hazard to myself and others on the road. I request that american Honda immediately issue a corporate goodwill authorization to my local dealer to replace or repair the steering gearbox assembly according to the recall technical service bulletin specifications. Please contact me within 3 business days to establish a case number and coordinate the scheduling of this vital safety repair. Sincerely, [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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 this vehicle. The problems have occurred repeatedly during September 2026 and have now reached the point where an unexpected hard-braking event caused me neck pain and I am scheduling an appointment with my doctor for evaluation. Incident timeline September 5, 2026: the vehicle began experiencing computer/electronic malfunctions. This was the beginning of the recent series of problems we have experienced with the vehicle. September 9, 2026: while driving, the vehicle unexpectedly began steering on its own. The steering intervention almost caused a collision by directing the vehicle toward active traffic. We did not intentionally place the vehicle into an automatic steering mode. I had to intervene and regain control of the vehicle to prevent a possible accident. This was not the only incident. At this point, my wife and I estimate that we have had to intervene approximately eight times to prevent the vehicle's unexpected behavior from potentially causing an accident. September 10, 2026: additional unexpected automatic steering/driver-assistance behavior occurred. Again, we had not intentionally activated automatic steering. September 12, 2026: another incident involving unexpected steering intervention occurred while operating the vehicle. September 15, 2026: the vehicle again exhibited unexpected steering/driver-assistance behavior that required driver intervention. September 19, 2026, approximately 4:30 the vehicle unexpectedly applied the brakes extremely hard. The automatic braking event was sudden and severe and nearly created another traffic incident. The force of the braking caused my body to move suddenly and I developed neck pain following the incide.

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I an experiencing "sticky steering" notably at freeway speeds on warmer days. The steering wheel will catch when I attempt lane corrections and suddenly release with a small clunk causing the vehicle to lurch in the direction of the steer. I see that 2022-2024 Honda crvs are covered under a recall for "sticky steering" but not the 2018-2021 model years even though there is the same problem as evidenced by numerous complaints on the Honda forum. Can Honda be persuaded to include these earlier model crvs experiencing the same problem? luckily I have an Honda motor company extended warranty which I hope will cover the cost of repairs as this is an unsafe situation, especially for my petite wife.

Felt like the gas petal got stuck and caused a crash all air bags depoyed no forward collision warning or breaking activated.

My 2022 Honda crv hybrid is experiencing the widely documented 'sticky seering' medhanical defect, causing the vehicle to momentarily catch, stick and jerk at highway speeds, creating a severe overcorrection and crash hazard. The dealership (skyway Honda bartlesville, ok) confirmed the rack and pinion system is failing but wants to charge me almost $4789. 87 in parts/labor to repair it because Honda corporate has not yet extended the official 24v-744 recall to the 2022 model year. Honda service advisor was able to reproduce the issues no warning lights or messages.

The steering wheel vibrates at the exact moment the power steering warning light turns on while driving. We just bought the car from a dealership.

No warning lamps. Steering is "sticky". Driving at higher speeds such as on the interstate. Steering to the left then when straightening the steering wheel, it is sticky. Dangerous especially at higher speeds. May cause the driver to over correct steering. Putting them and others around them in danger of colliding. Other Honda crv models have recalls for this issue. My vehicle is no safer with the issue and deserves to be addressed as well.

2022 crv-ex with 21,550 miles steering began sticking about six months ago when turning or rounding curves and has been getting progressively worse. I'm aware of 2023 and newer crv's being recalled and repaired for this same problem and am hoping that the recall for this dangerous issue could be ordered for the 2022 models. Thank you.

I am requesting immediate assistance with an ongoing safety issue involving my 2026 Honda Cr-v ex awd, VIN [xxx], which I purchased in July 2025. Each time it rains, multiple warning lights come on in my vehicle. The warning message shown includes: “electric power steering system problem. Steering assist reduced. See your dealer. ” the dashboard also shows several other warning indicators, including the battery/charging, brake system, tire-pressure, and other safety-system warnings. This is extremely concerning because it affects a vehicle I rely on every day to transport my two children. I have already brought the vehicle to two Honda dealerships: Honda of [xxx], [xxx], [xxx]. My paperwork identifies [xxx] as the service advisor/signatory. I was told the vehicle received a multi-point inspection and battery test. Honda of [xxx], [xxx], [xxx]. My service advisor was [xxx]. Technician a88 documented stored code p065a-00, an acg/no-charging malfunction code. The paperwork states that the battery, alternator operation, and wiring were checked, but that further diagnosis would only be needed if the problem persisted. The problem has persisted. I have been told that Honda cannot fix it until it “actually breaks down. ” that is not an acceptable response when the vehicle is displaying a reduced steering-assist warning and multiple other warning lights, especially when the issue repeatedly occurs in rainy conditions. A nearly new vehicle should not have recurring electrical and safety-warning problems like this. I should not have to wait for a complete breakdown, loss of steering assist, or another dangerous failure before a meaningful repair is performed. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

While driving on a mountain road/ 2 lane highway, I experienced a sudden momentary freezing of my steering. I saw a warning flash on my dashboard and thought I saw the word "steering". I pulled over, turned my car off and then back on to "reset" the computer. I traveled a bit further, in an attempt to get to the nearest business, so I could pull over and call a tow truck, but before I could do so, I experienced the same thing a second time. I saw a warning flash on my dash again, but did not see the words. Both times it occurred, I could not steer but it unlocked quickly. When these two incidents occurred, I was within the lanes and not crossing over a painted line on the highway. Both times it occurred, I could not move my steering wheel, as if the power steering was no longer active. I had my car towed to the closest Honda service center, and they said they could not find a computer code and were not able to replicate it. It was transferred to the dealership and was reassessed, but they had the same conclusion. I was told that it was the "lane assist", but my lane assist setting had never been turned on since I bought the car. I tried to explain that but they insisted it was lane assist. I sent the service center manager some information I found online regarding the previous reports of steering freezing up on the gas powered 2026 Honda crvs, and he offered to "replace my rack". Today, those repairs should be done, but I am not clear if the replacement parts are the same parts and whether or not that repair will guarantee that the same problem will not occur in the future.

Vehicle •year: 2018 •make: Honda •model: Cr-v touring awd •VIN: [xxx] •mileage when failure occurred: 125,934 miles •date repaired: xxx component: steering / power steering / steering rack I own a 2018 Honda Cr-v touring awd with 125,934 miles. The vehicle developed a sticky, jerky, popping steering condition when turning, and the steering rack/gearbox required replacement. On September 10, 2026, the steering rack was replaced. The repair invoice identifies the part as Honda rack assembly, power steering (eps), part number 53620-tla-a13. The steering rack alone cost $3,895. 99, and the total repair cost was $5,046. 20 including labor, tie rods, hazardous materials and tax. I contacted Honda regarding the steering problem because Honda previously recalled certain 2017–2018 Cr-v vehicles for a steering gearbox problem under NHTSA recall 18v-663. Honda refused my recall claim and subsequently refused my request for goodwill assistance. I am submitting this complaint because I believe a complete electronic power-steering rack/gearbox failure at 125,934 miles is a significant safety concern and should be documented. I am also concerned about whether other 2017–2018 Cr-v vehicles may experience similar steering-rack failures. The vehicle was repaired and is currently operating with the replacement steering rack. The invoice attached is in our son’s name because we are in the process of giving him the vehicle and if there is an issue with the repair he could take the car back to the repair vendor. We do have the replaced part if that is of any help to you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

At 29,100 miles on the odometer I started noticing a little difference in the steering, especially at low speeds. There were no dashboard warning messages. I took it to a local Honda service center (vatland Honda) and they diagnosed the problem as "electric steering rack internal failure" and an estimated repair cost approaching $6,000 after taxes and fees. They said there's no way to predict if or when the power steering would completely fail, but it could be a sudden event. I left with the impression that even total steering failure was a possibility. Because of the high cost estimate, I took it to a second service center (coggin Honda) for an estimate. They checked the car and came to the same conclusion as the first service center. However, their cost of repair was lower ($5,375 including tax), and I had them repair the car yesterday (9/17/26). I had also contacted Honda America and asked if they would agree to cover this repair under warranty even though I'm beyond the warranty time period. I felt there must have been a manufacturing defect to have a failure of this type at such low mileage. They reviewed my request and agreed to pay 80% of the repair cost. I'm grateful that Honda America has covered most of the cost, but I'm filing this report because I've read on some online forums that other 2020 Honda crv owners have had a similar problem. If this is more than just an isolated event, I feel a recall may be warranted for this car part.