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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.

2016 Honda CR-V steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2016Sep 2017Apr 2019Aug 2020Nov 2020Jun 2022Apr 2025Aug 2025
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Aug 2025; peak Apr 2021 (2).

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.

  1. 201014 (3%)
  2. 201110 (2%)
  3. 201235 (9%)
  4. 201315 (4%)
  5. 201415 (3%)
  6. 201545 (7%)
  7. 201617 (4%)
  8. 201764 (4%)
  9. 2018325 (15%)
  10. 2019195 (18%)
  11. 202041 (12%)
  12. 2021111 (34%)
  13. 2022137 (53%)
  14. 2023325 (63%)
  15. 2024126 (32%)
  16. 202551 (21%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.