2023 Honda CR-V · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 63owner reports
- 9,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 19, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
325 of the 515 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 63 of those describe power steering loss. Only sticky steering is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 63 reports
Power steering loss on other CR-V years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Power steering loss is the steering wheel suddenly going heavy, usually with a warning on the dash. Nearly six in ten complaints in this group mention a warning light or message, and almost two thirds mention driving or highway speed rather than parking.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the steering rack (24 reports) and the column (4 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 3 recalls on the 2023 Honda CR-V, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the CR-V
Momentary increased steering effort. Closed jan 28, 2025, led to recall 24V-744.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 6,000 and 14,000 miles, from the 23 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Power steering rack failure at approximately 9000 miles. The problem was reproduced at the service center. There were no warning messages, lights, etc. The car developed very jerky steering making it difficult to maintain lane with ease. The car has been at the dealer since December 6, 2023 and the part is backordered. Part is not expected until September 2024.”
Filed Apr 1, 2024 · 9,000 miles
“I have been having a steering issue. It is jerky and hard to control. It doesn't matter what speed of whether the lane assist is enable. I took to my local dealer and they ordered parts. They did not give me a timeline on repairs, only that it is taking "awhile for parts. I was there on December 16, 2023. Should I be driving it?”
Filed Dec 27, 2023
“Steering wheel is sticking while trying to make quick left or right turns from center while driving, with lane assist off or on. (New vehicle with less than 6000 miles.)”
Filed Dec 5, 2023 · 6,000 miles
“Steering at high speeds snaps or almost feels sticky. This probably has to do with lane keep assist. Even when the feature is turned off, the steering still snaps when slightly turning the steering wheel. Definitely an issue that many, many owners complain about. Probably needs a software update to correct the issue.”
Filed Dec 3, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 63 reports involved a crash and 3 people were hurt. 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
Other problems on this car
- Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks 238 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 29 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 28 reports
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 28 reports