2007 Honda CR-V steering problems

Filed Jul 17, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · DE

My 2007 Honda CR-V was repaired under the federal safety agency Recall 23V‑228 for corrosion in the rear frame at the trailing arm mount, a condition Honda's own filing says can allow the trailing arm to detach while driving. My vehicle received the support-brace remedy rather than a full structural repair. Since that July 18, 2023 repair, the vehicle has developed Right Rear (RR) tracking instability, whooshing and high-pitched whistling noises, tire bead damage, and toxic exhaust fumes entering the cabin. The component at issue is the rear frame at the trailing arm mount, along with the related RR suspension/tracking behavior and RR tire. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request and is currently located in Wilmington, Delaware. Because corrosion in this area can allow the trailing arm to detach while driving, and my vehicle now shows RR tracking instability, pulling, and a sheared RR tire bead along with toxic exhaust fumes in the cabin, I believe these conditions risk loss of vehicle control and expose occupants to hazardous fumes while driving. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent shop. Union Park Honda could not duplicate the noise I reported on October 30, 2023, and independent shops since December 2024 have performed repairs but have not confirmed a root cause for the tracking, noises, or fumes. No formal inspection has been performed by Honda's engineering staff, police, or an insurer. Mechanics at Union Park Honda and four independent shops (Penny Hill, Firestone, Harvey Road Automotive, and Mighty Muffler) have attempted repairs, but none has performed a structural or root-cause inspection. No warning lamps or dashboard messages appeared at any point. The first symptom I noticed was the whooshing noise, immediately after the July 18, 2023 recall repair.

Filed Apr 7, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · PA

2007 CRV recall. Dealership is not able to remedy

Filed Feb 27, 2023 · Steering, Transmission · FL

I have dumped around 6k into this car and the issues span several different mechanics and a towing company. I stopped into a Firestone tire where they sold me new tires, struts, brakes, and a lifetime alignment. They didn’t do the alignment which destroy the 70k miles tires in 10k at which point they told me it was my fault for not getting an alignment. I said you charged me for the lifetime alignment. They took no ownership and after I got infuriated with the lack of support they banned me from calling any Firestone. Corporate won’t call me back. Fast forward and my car started doing the death wobble. I bought a new rack, pressure line, and oil pan as the pan was leaking. I guess when they did the oil change at Firestone they used an impact wrench and it was leaking from the oil bolt. I purchase the oil pan, gaskets, and oil. I posted up in a parking lot and jacked the car up. For one reason or another I couldn’t finish it on my own so I had a company c&s towing tow the car to Juan Carlos’ garage. C&s towing dragged the car in the flat bed breaking a range of things from a motor mount to a possible cv axle. The car is popping and is non functioning now. I got the car to Juan Carlos’s garage a week later after spending $500 in towing. Mr Carlos told me he only accepted cash and upon further questioning him while filming him he openly stated he accepted card. When I asked him why he profile me he had no response. The car is running worse than ever after it came back from Juan Carlos’s garage. The timing cover gasket he said he replaced is leaking. The oil cover gasket he said he replaced is leaking. He broke off a bolt in the timing cover and it looks like there is an entire bracket missing from the side where the timing cover is. The car is making terrible noise and the transmission is slipping now. I am very unsure why or how I have paid these people to work on my car. When it just gets worse. I got a credit card with Firestone and they won’t call me back to speak

Filed Oct 7, 2021 · Steering · CA

Power steering rack and pinion failure along with power steering pump was leaking due to leaking hose. Power steering fluid leaking.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 137,000 miles · NY

Driving at 30 MPH, just got off the highway doing 70 MPH, almost at home when making a left turn the drivers side rear wheel broke off of frame, stuck in middle of the road, police had vehicle towed to shop where I was told that the frame had rusted out and car was basically totaled. Could have been killed if happened on highway and or killed someone else. Went online and saw that honda canada had a recall for this exact reason. Someone is going to get killed in these 2007-2011 carbs. Why canada and not USA. This is a very dangerous situation!!!!!

Filed Dec 21, 2019 · Steering · 149,000 miles · PA

After putting the vehicle in to park, the button on the gear shift will not push in again to allow movement of the gear shift again. In addition, the key will not turn back into position to allow the vehicle to completely shut off. The radio and computer components remain on.

Filed Jun 8, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 142,380 miles · CO

My honda crv 2007 steering wheel and ignition locked on me. When I tried to start my car the key went into the ignition but it didn't turn. The steering wheel were locked. I had to tow my car to the honda dealer. On monday morning, I contacted the honda dealer and was told that the problem was the ignition lock assembly. Honda kept my vertical for 2 days. They had to order a part to replace the ignition. When I asked has this happened to any other honda crv, mr.dylan frizzell said 1 other honda crv that he knew of at this time. I should not be obligated t0 pay $742.00. My honda crv 2007 had the airbags and doors recalled causing me potential death. Please give me a written response. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Filed Sep 25, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 123,266 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda cr-v. While the contact's daughter was driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel failed to move and there was power steering fluid leaking from the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 123,266.

Filed Jul 21, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · OH

The doors locks keep un locking and the front end keeps radleing and the stering is real tiet

Filed Oct 21, 2016 · Airbags, Lights · 11,200 miles · HI

I bougho my crv in december 2013 and service the car regularly every 3-4 months. The power steering fluid is leaking and the steering wheel tightens each turn and makes the car unsafe to drive. The dealership where I service the car told me the earliest they can look at it is in 5 days and to just keep putting power steering fluid. The inside front light does not work when opening the door, you need to push it. The key does not unlock the doors properly and the theft alarm triggers on for no reason at all. Since this is my only vehicle, I'm frustrated with the problems and it is becoming expensive to repair especially when I service it regularly. You would think the dealership would tell me of these problems.