2012 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

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

35Steering complaints

8.8%Of all 399 complaints

#5Most-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

ENGINE89 · 22.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM63 · 15.8%

Unspecified / other51 · 12.8%

POWER TRAIN47 · 11.8%

STEERING35 · 8.8%

Share of the 399 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS WITH MY 2012 HONDA CRV. IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE…”NHTSA complaint 10632461 — filed 09/11/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WOULD ALSO STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10588706 — filed 05/15/2014

“WHILE DRIVING MY CAR FROM MARYLAND TO NEW YORK IN EXTREMELY RAINY CONDITIONS ON THE I95, THE SUV STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AFTER A LOUD NOISE…”NHTSA complaint 10547320 — filed 10/08/2013

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Honda CR-V have steering problems?

Steering is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Honda CR-V: 35 of 399 complaints on file (8.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Honda CR-V have in total?

399 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 24 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.