2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid · symptom sheet
Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks
- 45owner reports
- 9,300median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Apr 26, 2025 · checked Oct 2, 2026
73 of the 116 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 45 of those describe sticky steering, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2023 CR-V Hybrid.
Tick what matches of 45 reports
Sticky steering on other CR-V Hybrid years
No other CR-V Hybrid model year has enough reports of sticky steering for a sheet of its own. See every CR-V Hybrid year.
What this problem usually is
Sticky steering is a wheel that catches or hangs for a moment before it turns, then moves in a small jerk. It's different from a wheel that's simply heavy: owners here describe a notch, and many say it's worst when making small corrections at highway speed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the steering rack (17 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the steering system covers the 2023 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
All 5 recalls on the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the CR-V Hybrid
Momentary increased steering effort. Closed jan 28, 2025, led to recall 24V-744.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 5,000 and 10,000 miles, from the 14 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“While driving the vehicle thereâs a wobbling sound on the front. Morgan Hill Dealer said I have to replace 4 tires. The vehicle has less than 20k miles driven. Also it feels like the steering wheels gets sticky at times. The noise is getting worst. Please help?”
Filed Jan 6, 2025 · 20,000 miles
“Steering wheel sticks even at low speeds, car has 3000 miles, started problems at 2500 miles. Dealer says part available end of April, problem reported in dec,2023. Feel unsafe driving this car, this is unexcepable”
Filed Jan 16, 2024 · 3,000 miles
“Front wheel left tie rod had loose bolt. Around 3000 miles with no warning. Could hear clicking sound when breaking and accelerating from a stop. Was inspected and tightened. Steering stick or glitches for first .5 inch or so of turning, especially at high speeds. No warnings. Safety was at risk. Around 4000 miles. Was inspected and waiting for steering rack replacement.”
Filed Dec 23, 2023 · 3,000 miles
“-Steering Rack - EPS rack. -steering is sticky at times and need to over correct to loosen steering -no - no, appointment set for mid December -no warnings.”
Filed Dec 4, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 45 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works