2023 Honda CR-V: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 397 owner complaints for the 2023 Honda CR-V that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765576 (filed 09/19/2026): “I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding our 2023 honda cr-v because of repeated and increasingly serious problems involving the vehicle's computer/electronic systems, automatic steering/driver-assistance systems, and automatic braking system. my wife and i no longer feel safe driving th…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11764476 (filed 09/15/2026): “My crv is roasting a problem related to the steering (guide/steering wheel) to what many call hardened steering: the steering wheel becomes rigid intermittently, making maneuvers difficult…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11760036 (filed 08/27/2026): “The contact owns a 2023 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, several warning lights remained illuminated, including the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms), power steering, and check engine warning lights. additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in ei…”
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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