Is steering a common complaint for the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid?

Yes. Steering complaints make up 72 of 116 total complaints filed for this model year, or 62% of all complaints, the highest share of any model year listed.

Is there a recall for the 2023 CR-V Hybrid steering problem?

Yes. Honda recall 24V744000, reported October 3, 2024, covers the steering worm gear spring on the 2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid and related Honda/Acura models. The remedy is replacing the worm gear spring and adding or redistributing grease.

At what mileage do steering problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on this model year is 10,600 miles.

Have the steering issues caused any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2023 CR-V Hybrid.

Are steering complaints worse for the 2023 model than other years?

Yes. The 2023 model year shows 72 steering complaints (62% share), compared to 23 (27%) for 2024 and single digits for 2020-2022.

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Steering Problems

Steering accounts for 72 of 116 complaints (62%) filed on the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid, with a median failure mileage of 10,600 miles. Honda issued recall 24V744000 to replace the worm gear spring and grease. No crashes, fires, or injuries have been reported in this area.

Steering complaints: 72; 62% of 116
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 10,600 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel sticks or feels stuck during minor corrections at higher speeds, requiring drivers to overcorrect.
After turning through a corner, the steering wheel fails to return to center on its own and must be forced back manually.
Some drivers report the power steering assist cuts out or the wheel briefly seizes at highway speed, including one case at 45 mph with a median failure mileage of 10,600 miles.
Owners notified of recall 24V744000 report that replacement parts, such as the steering rack, were on extended backorder, delaying the repair.
A few owners describe lane-keeping assist appearing to fight the steering input and push the vehicle toward the road edge, especially at highway speeds.
Dealers in several cases could not replicate the sticking sensation during test drives, leaving the issue unresolved.

When 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 22, 2023, latest Jun 23, 2026.

72 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to Jun 2026; peak Dec 2023 (15).

Steering recalls for the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid

NHTSA 24V744000Oct 3, 2024Steering1,693,199 vehicles
Steering
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.
Remedy: 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.

Steering complaints by CR-V Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20203 (4%)
20216 (6%)
20227 (9%)
202372 (62%)
202423 (27%)
20258 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

Is steering a common complaint for the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid?: Yes. Steering complaints make up 72 of 116 total complaints filed for this model year, or 62% of all complaints, the highest share of any model year listed.
Is there a recall for the 2023 CR-V Hybrid steering problem?: Yes. Honda recall 24V744000, reported October 3, 2024, covers the steering worm gear spring on the 2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid and related Honda/Acura models. The remedy is replacing the worm gear spring and adding or redistributing grease.
At what mileage do steering problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on this model year is 10,600 miles.
Have the steering issues caused any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2023 CR-V Hybrid.
Are steering complaints worse for the 2023 model than other years?: Yes. The 2023 model year shows 72 steering complaints (62% share), compared to 23 (27%) for 2024 and single digits for 2020-2022.