10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,764 miles

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2021 Honda CR-V steering problems

steering problem

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2021 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #24

Jul 012024

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My car began making a popping noise when I would make a slight left turn and began to straighten back out. It would also have a slight tug on the steering wheel when the popping noise would happen. It started out random and got worse and more frequent as time went on. I do feel like it was a safety concern because of the tug in the steering. I took my car to the dealership and they confirmed that it was the power steering rack and that they had had some problems with the manufacturer they were using and that the new manufacturer they were using had the part on back order. They just called me two weeks ago and replaced it on August 22nd. Since it has been replaced the steering issue and noise has not occurred again. The vehicle did not ever give me any warning indicators.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #23

May 012024

CR-V

  • miles
Component is the power steering rack. The steering became hard to steer and seemed to stick when turning the wheel. This is a safety issue as the steering fails to respone as expected when you are turning the wheel. Dealer has confirmed the problem and when I contacted Honda they verified that this is an ongoing problem with this model. There were no warning lights or any other messages for this problem. When the manufacture was unable to supply a replacement part due to backorder the dealer procured the part from another dealer. After this part was installed I experiance a grouling noise when turning the steering wheel and quickly experianced the same sticking while turning the wheel. The dealer is still waiting for another replacement from the manufacture.

- The Villages, FL, USA

problem #22

May 312024

CR-V

  • miles
The car has the sticky steering issue that has already been reported by numerous owners of Honda Civic and CRV. The dealer said the unit needs to be replaced and the car is not safe to drive. There are no parts available and the car has been at the dealership for two months. If it involves a manufacture defect, why has there been no recall by Honda.

- Pelham, AL, USA

problem #21

Apr 012024

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at highway speeds my steering wheel gets stuck to one side requiring manual assistance to move it back to center after turning.

- Portland , OR, USA

problem #20

Jun 062024

CR-V

  • miles
When turning the vehicle to the left, the electronic system freezes the steering requiring a substantial "jerk" of the wheel to come out of the turn. Obviously, having to overcorrect the steering has bad potential outcomes. The Honda dealer described it as a failed electronic steering unit. There were no warnings. The vehicle has 50,000 miles. Parts are on back order and we have no idea when it will be repaired. The local Honda dealer that has the car is Fred Anderson Honda, 330 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607 864-565-7535

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #19

May 012024

CR-V

  • miles
Experiencing freezing/sticking of the steering wheel during driving at both slow and fast speeds. After inspection by a Honda dealer, the problem was able to be reproduced was determined that the vehicle requires a new steering gearbox. There were no warning lamps or messages that appeared to indicate this issue.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #18

Jun 132024

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2021 CRV EX experiences sticking when steering. Vehicle was purchased used as Honda Certified and problem noted at 13,800 miles of usage. When driving at approximately 40-45 mph, the steering wheel requires additional effort to return to center position, especially noticable when turning left. There is also a noticable clicking sensation and sound coincidental to this anomaly. There are no apparent error codes and LKAS is enabled. I have not yet taken the vehicle to Honda Service

- Kennewick, WA, USA

problem #17

Jun 082024

CR-V

  • miles
When I am driving sometimes I feel the steering wheel -??sticks-?? and I have to apply more pressure to -??break-?? the lock in order to steer it. I have noticed it at highway speeds and even on some curves which I believe makes it easier to accidentally over correct. It has the potential of creating an accident if on a curved road where one has to apply more pressure to break the steering wheel and accidentally over correct which could cause the vehicle to stray into an adjacent lane or barrier. The problem has not yet been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. I believe the vehicle needs to be driven for a while and at highway speeds in order to recreate it. No other entity has inspected the vehicle in relation to this issue. No warning lamps, or messages were shown prior to this issue.

- Leonia, NJ, USA

problem #16

Jun 112024

CR-V

  • miles
The steering wheel began sticking some time ago. It seemed to come and go, so I didn't pay a lot of attention to it. It mostly would stick when I steered to the left and then back to the right. It would stick coming out of a curve or after it had been driven straight for a while. Mostly it's left to right. I took it to the dealer yesterday and was told that the steering rack at a cost of $3600. Unfortunately, the car is no longer under warranty. Additionally, the part is on national back order and may not even be received until November. This feels like a dangerous issue and in my opinion, there should be a recall.

- Hueytown, AL, USA

problem #15

Jun 102024

CR-V

  • miles
Steering feels sticky and temporary requires extra force to get the wheel to turn

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #14

Jun 072024

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The steering is sticking. It takes effort to correct the steering. There is also a clicking sound when the wheel sticks. This can make steering the car more difficult.

- Eagle Point , OR, USA

problem #13

May 242024

CR-V

  • miles
The steering sticks and there is an increase in the steering effort. Part No. 53620-TLA-A30 was diagnosed by the dealer to need replacement. The dealer informed me that this part is out of inventory in the entire Honda organization and there is no date as to when this part will become available. Since this is my only vehicle I am currently driving a car with a known safety issue and no expectation as to when it can be repaired. I also have a copy your ODI Resume Investigation EA23003 which describes the exact same problem on other Honda CRVs and indicates that there are reported crashes and injuries.

- The Villages, FL, USA

problem #12

Dec 012023

CR-V

  • miles
Steering sticks momentarily when turning the steering wheel. This could be a potentially fatal problem. I just called the dealership, and there are no recalls although the problem has been widely reported online. No warning lights.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

problem #11

Apr 012023

CR-V

  • miles
The steering is sticking when turning left and not returning to center. It makes an audible clicking when it happens. It does not happen with right turns, is not speed related, and is intermittent. Seems to happen more frequently after the car has been driven for awhile or when the weather is warmer as it-??s been happening for over a year.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

problem #10

Feb 052024

CR-V

  • miles
Steering is very noisy Hard to drive Lane departure comes on And makes car drive out of lane of traffic Then brake assist kicks in And stands me on my head I have taken to dealership They can-??t get the car to do it They tell me turn off all the features and drive it I feel very unsafe in it I want the problems fixed Or I will call my attorney

- Vake, NC, USA

problem #9

May 072024

CR-V

  • miles
Sticky steering while driving.

- Bartlett, TN, USA

problem #8

Mar 082023

CR-V

  • miles
The steering wheel will "lock up" and need to be pushed in order to gain full control of the vehicle. This happens most often in turns where the steering wheel will not respond to normal pressure and require excessive force to be used to straighten move the wheel back and forth.

- Hewitt, NJ, USA

problem #7

Jan 012024

CR-V

  • miles
2021 Honda CR-V EX. When making a slight steering correction, the steering wheel and car will make a slight jerking motion. This will happen when turning in either direction. The result is I am constantly steering and trying to drive a straight line - and can't -. Very disturbing. The auto only has approx. 10,000 miles. The problem only started at about 9,000 miles. The DEALER has NOT inspected the unit as of today. There is no warning or indicator - it happens constantly when driving at any speed. ( you can also feel the jerky motion when setting still and slightly putting pressure on the steering wheel.)

- Gulfport, MS, USA

problem #6

Apr 142024

CR-V

  • miles
UNKNOWN. While driving on the highway at 60MPH for 30+ minutes, the steering wheel began to stick when making small adjustments to stay in the lane or when driving through curves. It was over 80 degrees outside during both instances of this happening. No warning lights were on, lane assist was OFF, cruise control was ON. The possibility of over-correcting into the opposite lane or off the road is high, especially in inclement weather with less traction. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The dealership is attempting to reproduce the issue.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

problem #5

Feb 232024

CR-V

  • miles
When driving on highways at speeds greater than 45 to 50 miles per hour when I turn the steering wheel, I have to apply greater than normal pressure to get it to turn back straight forward. This has just started over the past couple of weeks and is getting worse each time I drive it. I am getting afraid to drive the car as I am concerned it will cause me to wreck if I can't get it to turn back straight or if I have to jerk it back too hard and over correct.

- Seminole, FL, USA

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