At the shop, Honda steering issues have a recognizable signature. 6,050 documented complaints across 129 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025 is consistent with what we see come in. 2022 Honda Civic tops the list, but the pattern repeats across years. Multiple generations are affected. 47 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Honda vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Across the 2,017 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 53,185 miles. Average shop fix runs about $700 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Steering does not have a graceful failure mode. Take any "unintended movement" complaints seriously and check for open recalls on the EPS module.
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129 model-year entries · 2005–2025
Honda steering problems
6,050 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Honda vehicles for steering issues. 22 active recall campaigns. See steering across all makes →
Complaints
6,050
Recalls
22
Year-models
129
Avg fix
$700
259crashes
24fires
150injuries
47fatalities
Worst-affected Honda model-years for steering Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2022 Honda Civic
731 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$700 moderate
2013 Honda Accord
497 complaints · ~$700 critical
2016 Honda Civic
440 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2023 Honda CR-V
322 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 moderate
2018 Honda CR-V
320 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 moderate
2018 Honda Civic
224 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 moderate
2019 Honda CR-V
192 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2017 Honda Civic
167 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 moderate
2014 Honda Accord
140 complaints · ~$700 severe
2022 Honda CR-V
131 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2006 Honda Odyssey
127 complaints · ~$700 severe
2024 Honda CR-V
121 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 severe
2021 Honda CR-V
109 complaints · ~$700 severe
2007 Honda Odyssey
109 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2005 Honda Odyssey
99 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 moderate
2007 Honda Fit
86 complaints · ~$700 severe
2019 Honda Civic
80 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2015 Honda Accord
78 complaints · ~$700 severe
2023 Honda HR-V
77 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 severe
2012 Honda Civic
74 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 severe
2008 Honda CR-V
70 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2021 Honda Civic
61 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2017 Honda CR-V
60 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 moderate
2018 Honda Accord
58 complaints · ~$700 severe
2025 Honda CR-V
51 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 severe
Active recalls — Honda steering 9 on file
Honda (American Honda Motor Co
A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Winter 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V146. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 4, 2026.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LHY.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co
Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co
A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FFX.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co
A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co
The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012
The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
On certain minivans and sport utility vehicles, the steering column may be incorrectly assembled, which could result in a loss of steering control
Loss of steering control can cause a vehicle crash without prior notice.
Fix: Owners were notified by telephone on january 25, 2005, and arrangements were made to have their vehicles towed to their dealers and have the repairs performed. The recall began on january 25, 2005.
Common questions
How many Honda steering complaints are on file with NHTSA?
6,050 complaints across 129 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 22 active recall campaigns cover steering issues across the Honda lineup.
Which Honda model has the most steering complaints?
The 2022 Honda Civic leads with 731 complaints in this category. Next: 2013 Accord (497) and 2016 Civic (440).
What does it cost to fix Honda steering problems?
Independent shops average $700 for steering repairs across the Honda lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Honda steering recalls?
Yes — 9 active recall campaigns cover steering on Honda vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Honda.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.