2023 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 325 steering complaints for the 2023 Honda CR-V, 63% of all complaints filed for that model year, including 6 crashes and 5 injuries. A related recall (24V744000) covers the steering worm gear spring, with a median failure mileage of 10,000 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 325
- 63% of 515
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 10,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel suddenly becomes stiff or hard to turn at speeds around 20-25 mph, sometimes leading to a collision.
- Steering sticks, then abruptly releases, causing a jerk in the direction being steered and near-misses with other vehicles.
- Some owners describe the steering wheel briefly locking during normal driving, including while parking or making minor lane adjustments at highway speeds above 60 mph.
- A creaking or grinding sensation is felt in the steering column when turning, especially to the left, along with a stiff feeling when centering the wheel.
- Dealers have in some cases been unable to duplicate the sticking issue on diagnostic equipment even though owners report it recurs.
- One owner noted the steering fix under recall campaign 24V744000 was not yet available as a replacement part when the problem caused a crash.
When 2023 Honda CR-V steering complaints were filed
First complaint May 30, 2023, latest Sep 19, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2023 Honda CR-V
- 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 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2023 Honda CR-V have a steering recall?
- Yes. Recall campaign 24V744000, reported October 3, 2024, covers the steering worm gear spring on 2023-2025 CR-V and related Honda models; dealers replace the spring and redistribute or add grease at no charge.
- How common are steering complaints for the 2023 CR-V?
- NHTSA lists 325 steering complaints for the 2023 CR-V, which is 63% of the 515 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any year in this dataset.
- At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 10,000 miles at failure for steering complaints on the 2023 CR-V.
- Have steering issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 6 crashes and 5 injuries connected to steering complaints on the 2023 CR-V.