2024 Honda CR-V · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 29owner reports
- 3,000median miles
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Sep 18, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
127 of the 392 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 29 of those describe power steering loss.
Tick what matches of 29 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 (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the steering system covers the 2024 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 2 recalls on the 2024 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 1,500 and 5,000 miles, from the 9 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“I have had problems with my power steering. I received a recall notice in November 2024. I went to my dealer in December and they said they do not have the part and to check back in Jan. I went back in January 2025, and I was told they cannot address the recall until May. This is unacceptable and and safety hazard given the problems I have experienced.”
Filed Jan 24, 2025
“My car still in Honda Collision Since January Waiting for Electronic Power steering Rack which they keep telling me is in backorder . Start to be so frustrating.”
Filed Jun 4, 2024
“Steering feels sticky when driving on the highway. If the lane assist is on, it makes it worse so I don't use it.”
Filed May 9, 2024
“When driving on the highway it is most noticable,It feels like the power steering quits working.It makes it hard to steer. When it does steer easily it is easy to over correct making an accident more likely.Hopefully my Honda dealer will stand behind it. So far over the phone they pretend like it doesn't exist.”
Filed Dec 7, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 3 of 29 reports involved a crash and 1 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 47 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 32 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 30 reports
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 29 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 25 reports