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2025 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

Steering accounts for 51 of 248 complaints (21%) on the 2025 Honda CR-V, tied to recall 24V744000 for a worm gear spring issue. NHTSA lists 2 crashes and 4 injuries linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 7,500 miles.

Steering complaints
51
21% of 248
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
7,500 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering feels sticky or notchy near center, then jerks suddenly when the driver corrects course.
  • Steering wheel becomes difficult to turn at highway speed or during parking-lot maneuvers.
  • Owners describe a ratcheting or stepped-boost feel where small wheel movements get amplified unexpectedly.
  • Steering wheel pulls to one side when driving over bumps or road seams.
  • Clicking or rock-like noises come from the steering column or cable reel when turning or driving straight.
  • Some owners report long waits for recall parts while still driving with the reported steering symptoms.

When 2025 Honda CR-V steering complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 13, 2024, latest Aug 24, 2026.

2025 Honda CR-V steering complaints: complaints filed per month8Oct 2024Jan 2025Apr 2025Jul 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
51 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2024 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2024 (8).

Steering recalls for the 2025 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

Does the 2025 Honda CR-V have a steering recall?
Yes. Recall 24V744000 covers steering on 2023-2025 CR-V and related Honda models; the remedy replaces the worm gear spring and redistributes or adds grease.
How common are steering complaints on the 2025 CR-V?
Steering complaints make up 51 of 248 total complaints for the 2025 CR-V, or 21% of all reported issues.
Has the steering problem caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 4 injuries to steering complaints on the 2025 CR-V, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do steering problems usually start?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering issues on the 2025 CR-V is 7,500 miles.
Is the steering recall fix effective?
Some owners report the sticky or notchy steering feel continuing even after the recall repair, according to NHTSA complaints.

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.