2023 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 09/08/2026

322Steering complaints

62.3%Of all 517 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING322 · 62.3%

Unspecified / other34 · 6.6%

SERVICE BRAKES28 · 5.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 4.8%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING25 · 4.8%

Share of the 517 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“This vehicle has a binding sensation in the steering when at the steering wheel is at the center, i.e. vehicle going straight. When making small…”NHTSA complaint 11559341 — filed 12/10/2023

“Steering "sticks" when making small corrections at speeds above 30. There is a distinct restriction that must be overcome to make directional changes. When traveling…”NHTSA complaint 11559285 — filed 12/09/2023

“Issues with steering wheel sticking while driving. It corrects itself, but initially causes the wheel to be pulled abruptly.”NHTSA complaint 11559213 — filed 12/08/2023

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Honda CR-V have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2023 Honda CR-V: 322 of 517 complaints on file (62.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Honda CR-V have in total?

517 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 21 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.