2021 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

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

101Steering complaints

32.7%Of all 309 complaints

#1Most-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

STEERING101 · 32.7%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING68 · 22%

Unspecified / other34 · 11%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM31 · 10%

ENGINE30 · 9.7%

Share of the 309 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“The steering wheel began sticking some time ago. It seemed to come and go, so I didn't pay a lot of attention to it. It…”NHTSA complaint 11593846 — filed 06/12/2024

“Steering feels sticky and temporary requires extra force to get the wheel to turn”NHTSA complaint 11593491 — filed 06/10/2024

“The steering is sticking. It takes effort to correct the steering. There is also a clicking sound when the wheel sticks. This can make steering…”NHTSA complaint 11593176 — filed 06/07/2024

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Honda CR-V have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2021 Honda CR-V: 101 of 309 complaints on file (32.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Honda CR-V have in total?

309 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 11 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.