2023 Honda HR-V steering problems
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2023 Honda HR-V — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The steering wheel hard to turn. Need more effort to turn. Feel a notch or sticking in the wheel. The steering makes squeaking sound when turning. The dealer where I bought the car cannot find the problem.”
filed May 10, 2026
“While driving, the vehicle experienced a serious steering malfunction. The right front wheel does not respond properly to steering input, while the left wheel responds normally, resulting in uneven steering and loss of directional control. The issue occurred without warning and created an immediate…”
filed Dec 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause…Campaign 24V744000 · Oct 3, 2024
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, clients may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.
A24-094 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 26, 2024
Steering problems in other HR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 HR-V | 13 | 31% |
| 2024 HR-V | 51 | 48% |
| 2022 HR-V | 9 | 11% |
| 2021 HR-V | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 HR-V | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 HR-V | 7 | 3% |
| 2018 HR-V | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 HR-V | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 HR-V | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Honda HR-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.