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2025 Honda CR-V: clunking or noise when steering

7 of the 271 complaints about the 2025 Honda CR-V describe clunking or noise when steering.

owner complaints
7
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

Clunking or noise when steering by model year

What owners say

Filed Oct 9, 2026 · Airbags, Driver assistance · MI

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.

Filed Aug 24, 2026 · Steering · IA

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

Filed Aug 11, 2026 · Steering · 200 miles · HI

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the steering wheel was making a clicking sound. The failure was recurring. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.

Filed Feb 11, 2026 · Steering · CO

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Filed Feb 3, 2026 · Steering · FL

having issue with steering clicking and slipping when turning - looked up recall by year make and model and car showed steering gear issue - but the recall did not show up by vin - took the car for maintenance and had them check - they found the car indeed has the steering gear issue and needs to be fixed - I'm concerned about why the car has the issue which shows by make and model but not by vin and also about another recall on fuel pump that also shows for same year make and model but not by vin

Filed Oct 26, 2025 · Steering · WA

Description of the Problem: I purchased a 2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid in August 2024. The vehicle developed a steering noise and clicking issue early in ownership, first reported at 21,571 miles on November 6, 2024. The problem persisted through four separate warranty repair attempts at authorized Honda dealerships (Kirkland, Bellevue, and Seattle). Despite multiple repairs, including replacement of the cable reel and steering components, the issue was only confirmed and resolved by a Honda field engineer on April 25, 2025, at 49,657 miles. American Honda acknowledged the problem and opened Case #XXXand later a mediation case #XXX, but failed to respond to my Lemon Law resolution request. This prolonged defect affected vehicle safety and steering control stability, especially during low-speed turns and rough roads. Documentation of all visits and correspondence with Honda has been provided. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 13, 2025 · Steering · OH

I purchased a brand new 2025 CRV on Sept. 29, 2024. 3 months after purchase, I started noticing a noise when I would make a turn. It sounded like rocks being thrown around. It turned out to be my cable reel/clock spring. A month after replacement, my steering wheel started making a clicking noise when driving straight or turning. It was confirmed again that it was the cable reel/clock spring… only this time, they put padding around to “please me.”

Related recalls

SteeringReported October 3, 2024 · 1,693,199 vehicles affected
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

Questions about the 2025 Honda CR-V steering noise

Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2025 Honda CR-V?

7 of 271 owner complaints about the 2025 Honda CR-V (3%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2018.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2025 Honda CR-V?

There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2025 Honda CR-V

Sunroof shattered 16Wipers 16Adaptive cruise 12Collision warning 11Lane assist 9Sudden acceleration 9No deployment 6Jerking 6Backup camera 5Check engine light 5Fuel pump 5Loss of power 5Won't shift 5

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