2015 Honda CR-V: loss of power steering

Filed Nov 14, 2024 · Steering · 44,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the "Steering Assist Fault" warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times and was able to reset the power steering assist. The contact stated that the power steering failure had reoccurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2023 · Engine, Steering · GA

The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started pulling to the right. The contact became aware that the electric power steering was not functioning properly. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle idled abnormally rough, causing the seats to vibrate. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the power steering assist control module. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V305000 (Engine) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was known.

Filed Jan 7, 2023 · Steering · WA

Power steering failed.

Filed Oct 28, 2017 · Electrical · 21,628 miles · CA

I have lost power steering twice within an 11 day period due to rodent damage on the wiring (harness) of my vehicle. 1st time was on 10/10/2017 as I was backing down my driveway that requires a couple of sharp turns. Almost hit a wall. I missed 2 appts. And honda charged me $320 for the repair. 2nd time I had just started the engine and the same lsak warning lights came on and again no power steering. Honda didn't charge me for this repair. I have read and been told by honda folks that this is due to the recent use of soy in the wiring covers. Honda will not cover it under warranty or extended warranty and yet they sell a part no. Honda 4019-2317 rodent tape. I live in a rural area and this is my 4th honda and never had this problem before. I have the repair documents but don't know how to copy and send to you.

Filed Sep 4, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 16,660 miles · CA

This car has been an absolute nightmare. I literally cannot keep it running. Honda now uses soy based wiring which attracts rodents. I have several other cars in the driveway plus farm equipment. Mowers, lawn mowers etc. The rodents target specifically the honda. Had to have the power steering sub harness replaced twice last fall and windshield washer tank, at 3020 miles, 4434 miles, 5045 miles. First two repairs were sub harness. It now is in the shop again for loss of power steering due to rodent damage at 16660 miles, loss of power steering sub harness. I had a honda cr-v 04 before this one and it did not get rodent damage. This is directly related to honda's soy based wiring ..... They will not honor any customer satisfaction at all concerning this issue. The dealer where I bought the car all but laughed in my face. The dealer now doing the repairs has been very respectful although honda will take no responsibility for this problem. I am concerned about this also as safety issue...... Three times now my power steering has gone out. Luckily I was still in my yard and was able to park the car safely and have it towed. I have not tried to drive it once the steering goes out... Very difficult to turn the vehicle and I would think very dangerous at highway speeds.... Car was in reverse and motion when power steering loss occurred.....

Filed Jan 7, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 2,612 miles · NY

Bought a honda crv-lx 2015 two months ago only to have a vibration problem after three weeks. Hondas fix was to put new head rest with shorter post and bushings under radiator, rear tail gate , transmission and engine so as to mask vibration problem. After doing this the steering became hard not like it was when we first got the vehicle, the steering goes from very easy to almost manual I consider this a safety problem. Unfortunately honda of america will not acknowledge that it was a design flaw and the car should not be sold. It vibrated at a stop very bad then it feels like you have studded snow tires on at 40 to 50 miles an hour which they claim is a software fix there is a class action law suit in california against honda for these problems.