Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the steering rack (97 reports), the column (9 reports) and the torque sensor (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the steering system covers the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

All 5 recalls on the 2018 Honda CR-V, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the CR-V

None of these investigations covers the 2018 model year.

What owners paid

68 of the 212 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,542 to $4,949.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 42,000 and 84,000 miles, from the 80 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Power steering issue with vehicle wanting to veer left and having to jerk the wheel back to keep from crossing the center line. There was a previous recall by Honda (18V663000) but my vehicle is not listed. This began at about 75K miles. For the year, this is a low mileage car and this is becoming dangerous to drive because of the steering issue.”

Filed Jul 1, 2026 · 75,000 miles

“honda sticky steering began at around 75,000 miles - this safety issue recall should apply to all honda vehicles - safety first !”

Filed May 21, 2026 · 75,000 miles

“Sticky Steering...steering get's slightly stuck then it takes a little more effort to turn the wheel causing the wheel to turn too much sometimes to get it back on course...same problem that has been recalled on other models but for some reason not a recall on my 2018 with only 67000 miles”

Filed Apr 30, 2026 · 67,000 miles

“Steering wheel sticks when turning, as has been reported by many others. It becomes difficult to make even small movements with the steering wheel and is a clear safety issue. When the issue first began, my car had only 30K miles on it - it now has 34K, and the problem has gotten materially worse. I see that this problem exists in recent CR-V models as well, so this appears to be a systemic issue.”

Filed Jun 4, 2024 · 30,000 miles

Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works

Other problems on this car

• Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 244 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 219 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 196 reports
• Burns oil or oil level rises 130 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 128 reports
• Engine rattles or ticks 126 reports
• Multiple warning lights come on at once 109 reports
• Forward collision warning goes off or the camera drops out 96 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 94 reports
• Fuel pump failure 89 reports
• Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 84 reports
• Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 80 reports
• Fuel smells, leaks, or the gauge reads wrong 77 reports
• Turbo failure or loss of boost 73 reports
• Battery dies or the car will not start 70 reports
• A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 58 reports
• Engine overheats or leaks coolant 51 reports
• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 46 reports
• Steering wheel clicks, clunks or grinds when I turn 44 reports
• Seat belt or seat problems 32 reports
• Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 30 reports
• Windshield cracks or distorts 29 reports