2021 Honda CR-V steering problems
116 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2021 Honda CR-V, which is 24% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 116 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 84% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Unknown. The driver reports that while the vehicle was moving at moderate speed (~35 mph), the steering wheel would not turn, resulting in the vehicle striking a pole- causing significant damage to vehicle. Airbags were deployed and occupants taken to hospital for injuries.
Tl* the contact owns a 2021 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving and exceeding 55 MPH, the steering wheel vibrated and shook abnormally. Additionally, the vehicle would swerve to the right and to the left with an abnormal friction sound. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a diagnostic trouble code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 150.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Honda CR-V
- Forward collision avoidance 113 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Fuel system 30 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints
- Lane departure 17 complaints