2005 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

22Steering complaints

4.6%Of all 479 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS120 · 25.1%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING116 · 24.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM71 · 14.8%

STEERING22 · 4.6%

Unspecified / other22 · 4.6%

Share of the 479 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CRV. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TILT ADJUSTER THAT CONTROLS DIFFERENT SETTINGS TO ADJUST THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10254954 — filed 01/14/2009

“I HAVE A HONDA CR-V EX PURCHASED 4/14/2005. IT HAS PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT, ESPECIALLY DURING ACCELERATION, SINCE THE FIRST DAY. I HAVE TAKEN…”NHTSA complaint 10148126 — filed 01/19/2006

“WE BOUGHT THE 2005 CRV SE IN AUGUST 2005, NOTICED THE PTTR WHEN WE BOUGHT IT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY KNEW ABOUT IT AND WERE…”NHTSA complaint 10145700 — filed 12/20/2005

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda CR-V have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Honda CR-V: 22 of 479 complaints on file (4.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Honda CR-V have in total?

479 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 40 involved a crash, 18 involved a fire, 29 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.