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2024 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

Steering complaints account for 126 of 392 total complaints (32%) on the 2024 Honda CR-V, tied to recall 24V744000 for a worm gear spring issue. Owners report sudden loss of steering control, wheel lockup, and stiff steering, with 9 crashes and 7 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 14,000.

Steering complaints
126
32% of 392
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
14,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Some drivers report a sudden and complete loss of steering ability while underway, sometimes preceded by a shaking sensation felt through the wheel.
  • Owners describe the steering wheel locking up or staying turned in one direction while making a turn, leading to loss of control.
  • Several complaints describe stiff or sticky steering that requires extra effort to follow a curve or complete a turn at highway speed, particularly during left turns at low speed such as at intersections.
  • Multiple owners who received recall notice 24V744000 report that replacement parts, specifically the electronic power steering rack, were on backorder, leaving the defective steering condition unrepaired for extended periods.
  • A separate complaint describes rear upper control arms with no remaining camber adjustment, which the owner links to a steering-related alignment problem.

When 2024 Honda CR-V steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 5, 2023, latest Sep 20, 2026.

2024 Honda CR-V steering complaints: complaints filed per month20Nov 2023Mar 2024Jul 2024Nov 2024Mar 2025Dec 2025Jun 2026
126 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2023 (20).

Steering recalls for the 2024 Honda CR-V

  1. 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.

  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 common are steering complaints on the 2024 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists 126 steering complaints for the 2024 CR-V, which is 32% of all 392 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2024 Honda CR-V?
Yes. Recall 24V744000 covers steering on the 2024 CR-V and related Honda/Acura models; Honda dealers replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
How serious are the reported steering problems?
NHTSA data tied to steering complaints on the 2024 CR-V include 9 crashes and 7 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 14,000 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the steering?
Owners describe sudden loss of steering control, the wheel locking in a turned position, and stiff or sticky steering response, along with reports of recall parts being on backorder.

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.