2020 Honda CR-V: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · Steering · FL

My 2020 Honda CR-V (approx. 51,000 miles) developed steering resistance and an intermittent creaking noise when turning in either direction, with noticeable resistance when turning the steering wheel to the left. No warning light came on. It happens at speeds under 45 mph, during lane changes, curves, and after driving for awhile. On October 12, 2026, Tampa Honda (Tampa, FL) road-tested the vehicle and confirmed the concern. The technician traced the noise to the electronic power steering gear assembly. With the outer tie rod ends disconnected to isolate the gear, resistance in the steering was still present. The dealer recommended replacing the electronic power steering gear assembly, estimated at $5,296.28. American Honda declined goodwill assistance. Safety risk: resistance in the steering requires extra effort and can cause the driver to over-correct, especially at highway speed, increasing the risk of leaving the lane or a collision. The symptoms match those in Honda recall 24V‑744 and the federal safety agency investigation EA23-003 (momentary increased steering effort from a defective EPS gearbox worm wheel), which covered 2022-2025 Civics and 2023-2025 CR-Vs but not the 2020 CR-V. Honda has also replaced EPS gearboxes on the same CR-V generation for manufacturing defects (recall 18V‑663, 2017-2018 CR-V; Product Update 22-011, 2022 CR-V). Many other 2020 CR-V owners have reported similar gearbox failures to the federal safety agency at low mileage. I ask the federal safety agency to determine whether 2017-2022 CR-V EPS gearboxes share the worm wheel, spring, lubrication process or supplier involved in 24V‑744, and whether the recall scope should be extended to the 2020 CR-V.

Filed Sep 15, 2025 · Steering · WI

After 4 4/2 years and 26,500 miles the steering became (slightly sticky ) It would take extra pressure to move the steering wheel. It also make clicking and creaking sound while turning at lower speeds 10 MPH or less. The dealer said the entire steering rack needed replacement due to some part that could not be replaced. The the was fine until the steering just started getting tight.

Filed Jul 7, 2025 · Steering · NC

-Sticky steering with clicking noise and a tight pull -Steering failure would cause an accident -Problem has been reproduced and confirmed by a dealer; stating rack & pinion replacement -6/2025 -Reported October 2024

Filed May 4, 2025 · Steering · IL

Subject: Recurring Steering Issue in Honda CR-V – Potential Inclusion in Recall In early 2023, we began experiencing a steering issue with our Honda CR-V. The steering would intermittently feel sticky or resistant, particularly at higher speeds and when navigating curves or corners. Over time, this issue was accompanied by a clicking noise. We took the vehicle to our local Honda dealership; however, they were unable to replicate the problem at that time. As the issue progressed, the vehicle became increasingly unsafe to drive. Eventually, the dealership acknowledged the problem and replaced the power steering rack under the manufacturer’s warranty. Approximately 18 months later, the same symptoms have reappeared: sticky steering at higher speeds, clicking noises, and an overall unsafe steering feel. Once again, the dealership has been unable to replicate the issue and has advised us to return when the problem becomes more consistent, which is concerning and unsafe. Upon researching, we discovered that Honda issued a recall (the federal safety agency Campaign#: 24V744000) affecting 1.7 million vehicles, including certain 2023–2025 CR-V models, due to a steering gearbox defect that can cause excessive internal friction and difficulty steering . While our vehicle’s model year is not currently included in this recall, the symptoms we are experiencing seem similar to those described. Request: We urge the federal safety agency to investigate whether earlier model years of the Honda CR-V may also be affected by this steering defect. The recurrence of this issue, despite previous repairs, raises significant safety concerns. We believe our vehicle may warrant inclusion in the existing recall or prompt a separate investigation into similar steering-related safety issues in earlier CR-V models. Or at minimum help us resolve this continuous issue as we feel unsafe to drive our vehicle.

Filed May 28, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · MA

I purchase a honda cr-v 2020 on february 3 2020 two month later I started to hear a clicking and clocking noise while steering and driving along also on bumps it was taken to the shop on april 22 2020 to curry honda on april 23 2020 I received a called from curry that it was the front side axle they repaired the axle and the noise occurred. Curry honda check swaybarlink and remove them and the noise still occurred then curry honda said it was the struck assembly and they said they reinstalled the struck and the noise still happened curry honda then advise me they have to contact tech line to see if a engineer can come to look at vehicle the engineer found it was a faulty transmission mount on may 5 2020 I pick up my honda cr-v staying the vehicle was fix on may 9 2020 the noise occurred again I returned the vehicle again on may 11 2020 [xxx] service manager had master tech test drive my 2020 honda cr-v to verify the noise the technician drove around the parking lot came back in verified the noise [xxx] service manager said they need to get the honda filled engineer back to curry to look at my vehicle so on may 14 2020 drop my car off for the same noise car was there until may 20 2020 stated in was a faulty transmission mount that was replaced on may 21 2020 I started to hear the same noise slightly when steering and hitting bumps now I'm waiting on honda corporation to do with this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).