How common are steering problems in the 2019 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA lists 195 steering complaints for the 2019 CR-V, which is 18% of the 1,099 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V?

This dataset lists no dedicated steering recall for the 2019 CR-V, but several complaints reference NHTSA Campaign Number 19V383000, which covers a steering wheel wiring defect that can disable horn and control buttons and light the airbag warning indicator.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2019 CR-V is 25,500 miles.

Did the 2019 CR-V steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint area lists 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

2019 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

Steering complaints make up 195 of 1,099 total complaints (18%) for the 2019 Honda CR-V, with a median failure mileage of 25,500 miles. No steering-specific recall is listed in this dataset, though a related steering-wheel wiring recall (campaign 19V383000) is referenced in several complaints.

Steering complaints: 195; 18% of 1,099
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 25,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe the steering wheel sticking or becoming difficult to turn during curves, sometimes causing an over-steer condition and near head-on collisions.
Several drivers report the steering wheel becoming hard to maneuver specifically when making left or right turns.
Some complaints describe a notchy feel and clicking sound traced to the steering rack, reproduced by an independent service center.
Owners report grinding or creaking noises when turning the wheel, especially during low-speed right turns and while reversing.
A few drivers describe the steering sticking or feeling stuck in position at highway speeds of 50 mph or faster.
Some owners mention steering wheel-mounted controls, including the horn, becoming inoperative along with an illuminated airbag warning light, tied to a wiring recall for the steering wheel.

When 2019 Honda CR-V steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 11, 2019, latest Sep 20, 2026.

195 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2019 (24).

Steering recalls for the 2019 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.

200523 (5%)
200617 (4%)
200731 (3%)
200870 (7%)
200915 (4%)
201014 (3%)
201110 (2%)
201235 (9%)
201315 (4%)
201415 (3%)
201545 (7%)
201617 (4%)
201764 (4%)
2018325 (15%)
2019195 (18%)
202041 (12%)
2021111 (34%)
2022137 (53%)
2023325 (63%)
2024126 (32%)
202551 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems in the 2019 Honda CR-V?: NHTSA lists 195 steering complaints for the 2019 CR-V, which is 18% of the 1,099 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V?: This dataset lists no dedicated steering recall for the 2019 CR-V, but several complaints reference NHTSA Campaign Number 19V383000, which covers a steering wheel wiring defect that can disable horn and control buttons and light the airbag warning indicator.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2019 CR-V is 25,500 miles.
Did the 2019 CR-V steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint area lists 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.