2021 Honda CR-V steering problems
103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2021 Honda CR-V — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The steering is hanging up when turning to the left. We have had it diagnosed by a mechanic and says it is dangerous and needs to be repaired. The dealer says the only cars recalled our 2022 to 25. Ours is a 2021 but having the same problems as the ones that were recalled. The parts installed in…”
filed Jul 24, 2026
“Please be advise that the 2021 model year of the Honda CR-V needs to be added to NHTSA Recall # - 24V-744. I am experiencing the "notchy" steering wheel problem described however this model year is currently NOT included in the Recall. It currently only covers years 2023-25. Please consider adding…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - Steering effort complaint while driving at moderate or highway speeds, with a possible complaint of a clicking noise at slow speeds while turning, and no MIL illuminated, or DTC stored.
A24-011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 2024
Steering problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 7 | 6% |
| 2025 CR-V | 48 | 21% |
| 2024 CR-V | 119 | 32% |
| 2023 CR-V | 320 | 63% |
| 2022 CR-V | 128 | 52% |
| 2020 CR-V | 33 | 10% |
| 2019 CR-V | 188 | 17% |
| 2018 CR-V | 316 | 15% |
| 2017 CR-V | 57 | 3% |
| 2016 CR-V | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 CR-V | 45 | 7% |
| 2014 CR-V | 15 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Honda CR-V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.