First noticed when going high rate of speed after approximately 15 or 20 minutes in a middle lane on a 3-lane highway. Steering wheel would stick for a second or so & tight when trying to maintain my lane. I do a lot of short time driving errands up until then. so I hadn't really encountered the issue until traveling long distance. I feel unsafe in this vehicle now. I Contacted the dealer I bought the car from after discovering there was a recall for the exact issue I was having, only to be told my VIN was not included. Car wasn't even a yr old & only had 12,000 miles when I brought in for them to check for steering problem. They took for a brief ride & put on diagnostic machine & told me they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I believe this is a mechanical issue which doesn't show as a problem on a diagnostic machine. There is definitely something wrong with my brand-new vehicle I didn't make it up it happened. I now am aware of this issue & I am feeling it on a daily basis & don't feel save in it. The loaner vehicle the dealership gave me was the exact model as mine is (2025) & the loaner was 2026 the steering on the loaner drove with the steering much less resistance & it felt more lighter/more responsive. A lot more play in the wheel then mine. I paid a lot of money for a vehicle it was less than 1 yr old with 12,000 miles & now which I'm afraid to drive please help & include my car in this recall.
2025 Honda CR-V steering problems
60 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 25,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 60
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 25,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda CR-V steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2025 Honda CR-V steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Steering
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
- Risk
- Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Recall number 24V744000 · Recall details
What 2025 Honda CR-V owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering gear box assembly caused excessive friction, and the vehicle became difficult to steer. Additionally, the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and stated that the recall was previously satisfied. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and turning the steering wheel in either direction, the steering wheel was sticking with a delay while returning to the center. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the steering gearbox needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V744000 (STEERING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.
A clicking sound is heard every time I turn the vehicle, and the steering wheel feels like it’s a bit stuck. I know there was a gearbox recall but my vehicle was not included on this recall. I read al the symptoms for the electric gearbox defect and it matches what I am experiencing with my car.
Had the federal safety agency 24V‑744 steering gearbox recall performed on my 2025 Honda CR-V EX-L. Immediately following the repair, the vehicle developed severe, unstable alignment tracking and 'memory steer' where the steering wheel fails to self-center after turning left. There is a dangerous, loose mechanical 'dead zone' in the center steering position and loud knocking noises coming from the steering column. Additionally, the technician mechanically damaged the steering column's internal clock spring ribbon cable during the repair, compromising the driver's SRS airbag deployment system. The vehicle's severe misalignment is causing glitchy Lane Departure Warning alerts because the camera tracking doesn't match the crooked physical steering angles, and it is actively destroying the front tires. The servicing dealership performed a brief 5-mile test drive and refused to fix the safety issues, writing 'no abnormalities found' on the invoice to clear their liability, and actively refused to provide my requested digital alignment machine printout. Honda Corporate customer service has refused to intervene, leaving the vehicle completely unstable and unsafe to drive.
Electronic Power Steering Rack / Steering Gearbox Assembly. Stiff or sticky steering makes it difficult to precisely control the vehicle's direction during high-speed driving or lane changes, increasing the risk of loss of control and collisions. Yes, the issue has been diagnosed and confirmed by the Honda dealership, and a quote for replacing the steering rack has been issued. The Honda dealership has already inspected it. A noticeable sticky sensation or binding occurs when steering; this first appeared at a mileage of approximately 39,000 miles.
Steering wheel has a glitch when turning right are left sometimes the lane assistance turns on by itself which is very dangerous
Driving on road with a number of left curves on September 24, 2026. While making the turns, with no driver input, the steering wheel jerked 2-3 times a few inches to the right . Noticed the steering wheel jerking to the right before, but not as severe. I currently own a 2020 Honda CRV and have had other CRVs and never had a steering problem such as this. There is obviously a defect in the manufacture of the steering system on this 2025 Honda CRV. We are currently afraid to take this CRV long distances as it is unreliable and most likely dangerous. We’ve made an appointment at a Honda dealership to have the problem identified (and hopefully addressed). If not, thinking about getting rid of it.
I brought my Honda CR-V Hybrid to Brad Deery Honda on April 11, 2025, to have the steering gearbox worm gear recall inspected. At that time, I was told everything was fine. Unfortunately, I am now experiencing steering issues. When I turn the steering wheel, I hear clicking noises, and the steering does not feel smooth. I scheduled an appointment online on Friday, August 21, 2026, for September 4, 2026, to have my oil changed and the steering gearbox worm gear reinspected. Today, August 24, 2026, at approximately 2:50 p.m., I called Brad Deery Honda and spoke with Victor in the Service Department to confirm my appointment and make sure these concerns would be addressed. He asked about the steering problems, although I had already provided that information when scheduling online. He stated that they could not see the notes I submitted and informed me that I would be charged a diagnostic fee. My vehicle is still under warranty, and I am concerned about being charged a diagnostic fee for an issue related to a previously inspected recall. If the steering recall had been properly addressed when I originally brought the vehicle in, I should not be experiencing these issues now. I am requesting that the steering gearbox worm gear and my current steering concerns be addressed. I don't want to be charged for something that is still an issue from a recall. The purchase date of this vehicle is 10/05/2024
Questions about the 2025 Honda CR-V steering
Does the 2025 Honda CR-V have steering problems?
Owners have filed 60 complaints about the steering of the 2025 Honda CR-V, 22% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2025 Honda CR-V steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 25,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Honda CR-V steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 24V744000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda CR-V have bad steering?
The Honda CR-V model years with the most steering complaints are 2018 (335 complaints), 2023 (325 complaints) and 2019 (198 complaints).
Other 2025 Honda CR-V problems
Driver assistance 49Visibility 40Brakes 31Fuel system 30Engine 26Electrical 18Acceleration 14Body 13Airbags 8Tires 8Transmission 8Seat belts 4Wheels 4Lights 3Suspension 3Locks 1
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