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2022 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 137 steering complaints for the 2022 Honda CR-V, 53% of all 259 complaints filed for the year. There is no related recall for this model year, even though owners note that 2023-2025 CR-Vs received one for a similar issue. Median mileage at failure is 27,917 miles.

Steering complaints
137
53% of 259
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
27,917 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering wheel sticks or binds when straightening out of a curve, often at highway speed, requiring a forceful jerk to regain control.
  • Owners describe the steering suddenly seizing or locking during low-speed maneuvers like parking, sometimes leading to a crash.
  • Some report a rack-and-pinion steering failure confirmed by a dealer, with sticking and binding at travel speed.
  • Steering wheel feels loose or spins freely at a stop, and some owners hear a knocking or popping sound during hard turns.
  • Several owners state the sticking problem worsened gradually over months before becoming severe enough to force an unsafe overcorrection into another lane.
  • Multiple owners note that a recall exists for 2023-2025 Honda CR-V steering problems but not for the 2022 model year, despite reporting the same symptoms.

When 2022 Honda CR-V steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2022, latest Sep 24, 2026.

2022 Honda CR-V steering complaints: complaints filed per month14Mar 2022Apr 2024Aug 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Oct 2025Apr 2026Aug 2026
137 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2026 (14).

Steering recalls for the 2022 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. 200523 (5%)
  2. 200617 (4%)
  3. 200731 (3%)
  4. 200870 (7%)
  5. 200915 (4%)
  6. 201014 (3%)
  7. 201110 (2%)
  8. 201235 (9%)
  9. 201315 (4%)
  10. 201415 (3%)
  11. 201545 (7%)
  12. 201617 (4%)
  13. 201764 (4%)
  14. 2018325 (15%)
  15. 2019195 (18%)
  16. 202041 (12%)
  17. 2021111 (34%)
  18. 2022137 (53%)
  19. 2023325 (63%)
  20. 2024126 (32%)
  21. 202551 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

Is steering a common problem on the 2022 Honda CR-V?
Yes. NHTSA lists 137 steering complaints for the 2022 CR-V, which makes up 53% of the 259 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any year listed in the data.
Does the 2022 Honda CR-V have a steering recall?
No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls for steering on the 2022 CR-V, though owners note that 2023-2025 CR-Vs were recalled for a similar sticking steering issue.
At what mileage does the CR-V steering problem usually start?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for 2022 CR-V steering complaints is 27,917 miles.
Has the 2022 CR-V steering issue caused any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires linked to steering complaints for the 2022 CR-V.
How does the 2022 CR-V steering complaint rate compare to other years?
The 2022 CR-V's 53% share of steering complaints is lower than the 2023 CR-V's 63% but higher than 2021 (34%) and earlier model years like 2018 (15%) and 2019 (18%).

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.