2009 Honda CR-V steering problems

Filed Mar 11, 2025 · Steering · CA

Steering gear is leaking

Filed Aug 25, 2018 · Steering · 86,000 miles · WI

Steering rack replaced about 3-1/2 years ago probably around 50,000 miles (est) . Was told today needs second replacement at around 86,000 miles. This means steering rack will have failed twice.

Filed Aug 11, 2017 · Steering · 66,084 miles · FL

Power steering rack leak. This is my 2nd crv that has been diagnosed with a rack and pinion leak. Upon researching it is apparent that this is a common issue and a very expensive repair. Honda should issue a recall due to safety issues involving the steering.

Filed Jun 29, 2017 · Steering · 89,655 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda cr-v. While driving various speeds, a whining sound was heard coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent shop for a tire rotation, where it was discovered that fluid was leaking from the front driver's boot over the steering mechanism. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fluid that was leaking off the driver side boot was power steering fluid and the rack and pinon needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost of the repairs. The manufacturer and the dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,655.

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Steering · 79,000 miles · GA

I took my car in to check my AC that stopped blowing cold. Thank goodness it was the relay and not the compressor. Then I was told I needed a new power steering rack because both of my boots are leaking. I was quoted $1450. After reading all the complaints on here, it seems like a big problem, there should be a recall. I am only at 79,000 miles.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Steering · 34,000 miles · VA

Took car into dealer for an oil change and was told steering rack is leaking and needs to be replaced at a cost of $1500.00. Totally ridiculous because the vehicle only has 34,000 miles on it and it is garage kept. Honda would not do a thing. Buyers of cr-v beware.

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Steering · 61,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda cr-v. While driving at 15 MPH and making sharp turns, the vehicle was leaking power steering fluid. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the powering steering rack needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 73,000 miles · MD

On july 31, 2015, while exiting I-95 northbound crossing from the florida to georgia state line from high density high speed vacation traffic, my 2009 honda cr-v serpentine (drive) belt snapped. I immediately lost power steering and other functions associated with the drive serpentine belt. I was traveling at least 45 MPH as I had just exited the highway; my knuckles were white I was grabbing the steering wheel so hard trying to assess, at high speed and with vehicles in front and behind me going the same speeds, how to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. My wife and two young girls were with me and I feared that me and my entire family were be seriously injured or killed. Subsequent inspection clearly identified a failed air-conditioning compressor clutch, that is the subject of honda tsb 12-072 (service bulletin sb-10056005-7115), that my VIN is the subject of honda's extended warranty associated with tsb 12-072. The compressor clutch caused the compressor to wind-up/damage the belt when it could not travel over the drive wheel of the compressor. The only warning we had, in hindsight, was we lost air conditioning earlier in our trip to florida and the AC was blowing warm air and there was a noise coming from the compressor area. My entire family was terrified by what happened here - this seems like a defect that presents an unreasonable risk to safety and should be a recall, not an extended warranty. I could have been killed. Had this happened on the highway 1 minute earlier, I could have been rear ended at high speed by car or, worse, truck. Given the numerous blog posts about this problem, and the honda dealer service tech who said he said this is a common problem that can result in the drive belt getting destroyed by a failed AC compressor clutch, it seems that it should be a recall.

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Steering · 83,821 miles · PA

Rack and pinion steering system replaced, leaking.

Filed Mar 28, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 109,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 MPH, there was a strong burning odor coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle became hard to maneuver and the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the A/C compressor clutch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 109,000. The consumer stated the belt had snapped and started to burn causing smoke to billow into the vehicle, as well as loss of power steering along with other functions. Updated 04/21/14 updated *lj updated 05/08/14