2022 Honda CR-V: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 147 owner complaints for the 2022 Honda CR-V that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770584 (filed 10/12/2026): “Sticky steering wheel gears and creaky sounds when turning. confirmed at dealership during inspection. current recalls for this part include the 2023-2025 crv so they will not fix it for me even though they confirmed it’s the same problem the recalled cars have…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769633 (filed 10/07/2026): “When i am driving on the highway my steering wheel sticks and its difficult to slow down and make either a right or left turn.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766866 (filed 09/25/2026): “The contact owns a 2022 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while driving and steering the vehicle, the steering wheel was sticking. additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound while turning the steering wheel. the contact stated that the failure increased while driving 60-80 mph on th…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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