Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, clients may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2024 Honda HR-V steering problems
severe Owners of the 2024 Honda HR-V have filed 51 NHTSA complaints about the steering at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
51
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 HR-V | 3 |
| 2022 HR-V | 9 |
| 2023 HR-V | 76 |
| 2024 HR-V (this page) | 51 |
| 2025 HR-V | 13 |
7crashes
7injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 51 steering complaints filed for the 2024 Honda HR-V, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
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Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Steering accounts for 48% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 6 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 51 steering complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report five distinct steering failures in 2024 HR-Vs, most tied to recall 24V744000:
Steering wheel seizing happens without warning during normal driving or lane changes. Owners have crashed into ditches, collided with other vehicles, and flipped. Some incidents occurred at low speeds (30–35 MPH); one rollover at 35 MPH caused serious head injury. Multiple owners report the wheel locked with lane-keeping assist engaged.
Sticky or stiff steering is the most frequent complaint. Starting around 4,000 miles, the wheel resists turning—especially when angling slightly off-center—and requires a sudden jerk to break free. Owners describe a jerking sensation even on straightaways and find it dangerous in wet conditions. One owner with 9,000 miles calls it a constant battle to drive safely.
Vehicle pulling left is reported from purchase, requiring the driver to hold the steering wheel tilted right to go straight. Dealership alignment did not fix it.
Power steering loss occurred on highways with warning lights illuminating. One case was traced to low battery voltage; another remains unexplained.
Steering resistance followed by oversteer causes the wheel to lurch 1 inch in the direction of turn after momentary resistance.
The gearbox parts for recall repair remain unavailable across dealerships, with backlogs extending to mid-2024 or beyond. Dealers have offered deactivating lane-keeping assist as a workaround. Some owners report Honda dealers dismissing complaints despite confirmed recalls and diagnostic confirmation of the problem.
Same Honda HR-V steering reports on nearby years: 2023
Failure modes owners describe
Steering wheel seizing or locking
Steering wheel suddenly becomes immobile or locks up while driving, preventing the driver from steering the vehicle.
When: Various speeds; complaints mention incidents at 30 MPH, 35 MPH, during lane changes, reversing, highway driving
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel becomes immobile or frozen; Inability to turn steering wheel despite attempting; Vehicle drifts or continues in unintended direction after steering input fails; Loss of steering control leading to crashes or off-road incidents
Codes mentioned: NHTSA Campaign 24V744000
Repairs/costs cited: Steering gearbox replacement required; parts unavailable for recall repair at time of most complaints. One owner reports estimated $4,000 repair cost.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 24V744000 issued for defective steering gearbox components affecting 2023-2025 Honda HR-V. Recall parts unavailable for extended period. Manufacturer informed dealers to offer deactivation of lane-keeping assist as workaround to prevent failure.
Stiff, sticky, or resistive steering
Steering wheel becomes difficult to turn, sticks, or requires excessive force to move, with jerking or stuttering sensations.
When: Starting around 4,000 miles; progressive worsening reported. Occurs at low speeds (parking), during turns, in curves, on straightaways, in wet conditions.
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel sticks or resists turning, particularly when turning slightly off center (12:02 or 11:58 position from straight); Build-up of pressure requiring sudden force release to turn; Jerking or stuttering in steering wheel movement; Constant correcting needed to maintain lane position; More pronounced in wet road conditions; Vibration in steering wheel at low speeds and during sharp turns
Codes mentioned: NHTSA Campaign 24V744000
Repairs/costs cited: Steering rack replacement quoted at $4,597. Defective steering gearbox components identified in recall.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 24V744000 covers defective steering gearbox. Honda dealers have conducted recalls but some report vibration findings that owners dispute. Repair parts backordered; one ETA cited as 9/6/2024 for replacement part.
Vehicle pulling to one side
Vehicle pulls or drifts to one direction (often left) when steering wheel is held straight, requiring constant correction or tilting steering wheel opposite direction to maintain straight driving.
When: Present from purchase/new condition; early mileage reported
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle pulls left when steering wheel is centered; Requires steering wheel to be tilted right to drive straight; Persistent after alignment attempts at dealership
Codes mentioned: NHTSA Campaign 24V744000
Repairs/costs cited: Alignment performed by dealership without resolution. No specific repair noted as available.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership alignment check performed; issue persists. No fix identified as available.
Loss of power steering
Power steering function fails or drops out, causing steering wheel to become very hard or impossible to turn.
When: Highway driving; one incident Saturday evening at undisclosed speed
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel becomes extremely difficult to turn; Power steering warning light illuminates; Multiple warning messages displayed (power steering not working, stop driving, accident avoidance not working, lane departure not working); Vehicle appears driveable after restart in some cases
Codes mentioned: NHTSA Campaign 24V744000, Power steering warning light
Repairs/costs cited: One case attributed to battery voltage drop. Vehicle towed and inspected by dealer; battery was charged and vehicle returned to driver.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Battery voltage drop identified as potential cause in one case. No steering-specific repair performed.
Steering wheel resistance with oversteer lurch
Momentary resistance when turning steering wheel, followed by sudden lurch or jump of 1 inch in the direction of turn, causing unintended oversteer.
When: At undisclosed date in October 2024
Symptoms owners cite: Slight, momentary resistance when turning steering wheel (mainly to right); Sudden disappearance of resistance; Steering wheel lurches forward up to 1 inch in direction of turn; Causes brief oversteer
Codes mentioned: NHTSA Campaign 24V744000
Repairs/costs cited: Not yet diagnosed or confirmed by dealer or independent shop. Owner had service appointment scheduled.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No manufacturer response documented for this specific symptom.
Synthesized from 51 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 13 most recent
The contact owns a 2024 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that when steering the vehicle with the lane-keeping assist system activated, the steering wheel would…
The contact owns a 2024 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that several undisclosed dealers were contacted and confirmed that the parts for the recall repair…
I've called American Honda's Customer Support, along with my local dealer in Arlington, VA, (Safford Brown), where I purchased the vehicle, numerous times since early November. Each time I call, I am simply told that the parts for the repair are not available and they don't know when they will be available.
The steering wheel gets “sticky” when driving straight. An incident has not happened yet but it makes me uneasy to drive bc at times I have to jerk the steering wheel which can potentially cause over correcting. There are not any warning lights and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request
The contact owns a 2024 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was…
The contact's spouse owns a 2024 Honda HR-V. The contact's spouse stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed during rainy weather conditions, the contact's spouse fully collided with another pick-up vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags were deployed during the incident. The contact spouse suffered unknown injuries and received multiple operations due to the incident. A police…
The contact owns a 2024 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not…
Steering issue which caused difficulty in turning which caused a collision, inspected by auto body collision center, no warning messages were present on vehicle.
My hrv has a twitching like feeling in the steering and steering sticks going around curves on the freeway. Sometimes when just driving straight I can feel the steering wheel jerking to the right. Fuel gauge is totally off. I can get to around 70miles of range left fuel light comes on and I drive about 2-3 miles and that 70 miles of Range will drop to 26 miles of range. I fill up around…
The contact owns a 2024 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2024 Honda HR-V?
It's a meaningful issue. 51 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 51 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 13,031 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/Honda/HR-V.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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