Honda CR-V jerking problems

Filed Nov 7, 2026 · Steering · FL

The steering wheel sticks then breaks free with a jerk. It usually shows up at highway speed. When trying to make a small lane corrections, extra force is required and often causes overcorrection. A ticking or clunking noise also occurs when the wheel sticks or releases. I contacted a dealer and they knew of the problem but said my vehicle wasn't part of the recall. I don't understand why my vehicle can have a known problem and not be covered. I've read of people with this problem having the steering wheel lock completely and running into things. Right now I don't even feel safe driving the car to a dealer for repair.

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Engine · CA

When the gasoline engine attempted to start, the engine jerked violently and then failed to start. A notice briefly displayed on the dashboard stating, "Power system temperature high. Power may be reduced." The vehicle continued to run on battery power. This occurred several times during a one-hour period when the car attempted to recharge the hybrid battery. The vehicle was being driven in town and had been turned off and on a few times. I took the vehicle to the dealership because I had limited battery range left, but the technicians could not replicate the issue. This first occurred a couple of months ago. The vehicle had been performing normally until last night, when the engine jerked and the warning popped up on the dashboard once again before the vehicle returned to driving normally.

Filed Nov 1, 2026 · Steering · FL

The steering wheel sticks/binds while driving at highway speeds (sticky steering). It feels like it gets stuck in the center position and requires extra force to move, causing sudden jerky corrections. Dealer states my 2021 Honda CR-V is not included in Recall 24V‑744/NTHSA Action Number EA23003, despite having the exact same defect and safety hazard as 2023-2025 models.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Steering · MS

While driving, the steering wheel exhibits a severe "sticky," binding, and catching sensation, particularly at highway speeds. The vehicle requires excessive physical force to break past this catching point to make minor steering adjustments. When the steering wheel finally breaks free, it causes the vehicle to suddenly jerk or overcorrect, creating an immediate crash hazard and an inability to maintain lane centering safely. The dealership (Honda of Slidell) has diagnosed the vehicle as needing a complete steering gearbox assembly replacement. This vehicle has only 41,035 original miles and has never been in an accident. This mechanical failure mode is identical to the federal safety agency Campaign 24V‑744 (Sticky Steering Manufacturing Defect), which affects adjacent model year Hondas utilizing the same supplier components. The manufacturer is currently excluding the 2021 model year from the safety recall campaign despite experiencing the exact same catastrophic supplier failure. This represents an unaddressed, widespread safety hazard on public highways that requires federal intervention and a campaign expansion.

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Steering · PA

Electronic power steering defect; magnet or torque sensor can give false signals, causing the steering wheel to violently jerk out of the driver's hands, especially at highway speeds. Potential to cause accident. Same issue already recalled for select 2017-2018 Honda Civics and CRVs, as well as 2022-2025 models. However, not all 2017-2021 models have been recalled despite suffering the same part failure issues.

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · ID

While I was driving my kids home my 2021 Honda CRV had every warning light turn on my dash and the car started jerking and braking and nearly caused me to get in accident with my [XXX] and [XXX] in the car. My husband took the car into the shop and the shop said it was the fuel pumps. They are trying to charge us over 1000 for something that is a Honda issue. Many Honda cars have had this issue and there should have been a recall for this. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · Steering · IN

•Symptom Description: While driving straight at highway speeds (typically between 50 and 70 mph), the steering wheel temporarily locks or catches in a central "notch." When making routine micro-corrections to stay centered in the lane, the wheel physically resists. •The "Catch" Release: To overcome this resistance, I must apply deliberate physical force to "break the wheel free." Once it breaks loose, the sudden loss of resistance causes the vehicle to jerk slightly, making it difficult to maintain a smooth, safe line of travel. •Systems Eliminated: This issue persists regardless of whether the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) or Road Departure Mitigation (MDS/RDM) are turned on or off. This is a physical, mechanical resistance in the steering column or gearbox, not an electronic driver-assist intervention. •Diagnostic Note: Because this is a mechanical friction/binding issue within the steering components, it does not trigger a dashboard warning light (MIL) or store an electronic diagnostic trouble code (DTC). A standard computer scan will show no faults. These micro adjustments make it difficult to stay centered in the driving lane, putting myself and others at risk of injury. Aggravation and frustration grow the longer the car is driven. The car was inspected at a local Honda dealer and it was suggested that the rack and pinion steering mechanism be replaced at a cost of $5,625.31. I further enquired to Honda Corporate Goodwill Assistance for help repairing this problem (case #16673404) and was told that there would be no financial reimbursement available. The car is drivable but I will not be taking it on any long drives (over an hour) due to this condition.

Filed Oct 17, 2026 · Steering · VT

The steering is sticky. It feels stuck when going around curves. This creates a jerky driving experience and I'm worried it could cause an accident on wet or icy roads.

Filed Oct 5, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA · 1 injury

I have experienced this 2 times once in late august early September of this year 2026 and on [XXX] I was making a left turn onto a street in Long Beach, CA in-between [XXX]. I was going under 25 miles and did not have cruise control or the driver assist for lane steering on and as soon as I started to make a left the vehicle abruptly stopped causing the upper half of my body to jerk forward hurting my lower back again and now I have slight headaches waking up in the morning again since then. Its like the vehicle sensed there was a vehicle in front of me, parked cars on the street or passing by me going in the opposite direction, and the automatic break came on as if I was going to be in a collision which I wasn't. Again, I didn't use the steering assistance in the vehicle, because I stopped using it after the first incident occurred. The second time, [XXX] I was going to slow for cruise control to be on, so I'm not sure why this mechanism even was active unless it's just a built-in feature. Nevertheless, built-in or not, it malfunctioned injuring me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Engine · VA

On Aug 10, 2026 every dashboard warning light came on and stayed on Took to the shop and they did some repair work. Then on August 18 while driving, I have been getting stuttering and jerking motion like pauses. Then, a whirling noise would start and every single dashboard warning light would come on. I’ve had my turbocharger assembly replaced twice. This is an ongoing problem I see with this specific SUV and needs to be recalled. As a woman driving this is a horrible feeling. My car is now back in the shop again for the 4th time. My car is very well maintained since I have it and I love it.