2016 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2016 Honda CR-V, about 4% of its 393 total complaints. There are no related recalls for this issue. Owners reported electronic power steering (EPS) failures and abnormal steering wheel behavior at a median mileage of 24,500.
- Steering complaints
- 17
- 4% of 393
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 24,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Electronic power steering (EPS) cuts out suddenly during driving, causing the steering wheel to become stiff and hard to turn.
- EPS warning light illuminates and the system requires the vehicle to be turned off and on to reset before power steering returns.
- Steering wheel bounces or vibrates abnormally at higher speeds, in some cases traced to a steering rack needing replacement.
- Steering wheel locks up intermittently, with owners reporting repeated dealer visits that did not permanently resolve the issue.
- One complaint described rodent damage to soy-based wiring leading to steering failure that required rack and wiring replacement.
When 2016 Honda CR-V steering complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 14, 2016, latest Aug 19, 2025.
Steering recalls for the 2016 Honda CR-V
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by CR-V model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?
- NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2016 CR-V, which is about 4% of the 393 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2016 Honda CR-V?
- No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for steering issues on the 2016 CR-V.
- At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2016 CR-V?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2016 CR-V is 24,500 miles.
- Did steering problems cause any crashes on the 2016 Honda CR-V?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries associated with complaints in the steering-related sample for the 2016 CR-V.
- Is the steering problem worse on the 2016 CR-V than other CR-V years?
- The 2016 CR-V's steering complaint share of 4% is lower than later years like 2022 (53%) and 2023 (63%), suggesting the issue was more common in newer model years.