2022 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

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

120Steering complaints

51.1%Of all 235 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

STEERING120 · 51.1%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING37 · 15.7%

ENGINE17 · 7.2%

Unspecified / other16 · 6.8%

SERVICE BRAKES13 · 5.5%

Share of the 235 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“I started experiencing the 'sticky steering' issue about 3 weeks ago. I thought it could be low power steering fluid, and after a quick research…”NHTSA complaint 11661094 — filed 05/15/2025

“When making a left hand turn, the steering hangs up when you attempt to straighten out the wheel. You have to pull the wheel hard…”NHTSA complaint 11660504 — filed 05/12/2025

“My vehicle has had a worsening issue with the steering wheel sticking, especially when driving on winding roads. It is most pronounced when the steering…”NHTSA complaint 11659338 — filed 05/06/2025

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Honda CR-V have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Honda CR-V: 120 of 235 complaints on file (51.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Honda CR-V have in total?

235 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 6 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.