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129 model-year entries · 2005–2025

Honda steering problems

6,155 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Honda vehicles for steering issues. 22 active recall campaigns. See steering across all makes →

Complaints
6,155
Recalls
22
Year-models
129
Avg fix
$700
262crashes
24fires
156injuries
47fatalities
Editorial perspective by Shop Foreman · Lead technician

At the shop, Honda steering issues have a recognizable signature. 6,155 documented complaints across 129 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025 is consistent with what we see come in. Complaint volume is spread across the lineup rather than parked on one bad year. That's the signature of a platform or supplier issue, not a single-year flub. 47 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Honda vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Across the 2,035 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 52,862 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.

Worst-affected Honda model-years for steering Top 25 by complaint volume

1
2022 Honda Civic
733 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$700 moderate
2
2013 Honda Accord
499 complaints · ~$700 critical
3
2016 Honda Civic
446 complaints · ~$700 moderate
4
2018 Honda CR-V
330 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 moderate
5
2023 Honda CR-V
325 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 moderate
6
2018 Honda Civic
224 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 moderate
7
2019 Honda CR-V
197 complaints · ~$700 moderate
8
2017 Honda Civic
174 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 moderate
9
2014 Honda Accord
142 complaints · ~$700 severe
10
2022 Honda CR-V
140 complaints · ~$700 moderate
11
2024 Honda CR-V
127 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 severe
12
2006 Honda Odyssey
127 complaints · ~$700 severe
13
2021 Honda CR-V
113 complaints · ~$700 severe
14
2007 Honda Odyssey
109 complaints · ~$700 moderate
15
2005 Honda Odyssey
99 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 moderate
16
2007 Honda Fit
86 complaints · ~$700 severe
17
2019 Honda Civic
80 complaints · ~$700 moderate
18
2023 Honda HR-V
78 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 severe
19
2015 Honda Accord
78 complaints · ~$700 severe
20
2012 Honda Civic
74 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 severe
21
2008 Honda CR-V
70 complaints · ~$700 moderate
22
2017 Honda CR-V
65 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 moderate
23
2021 Honda Civic
64 complaints · ~$700 moderate
24
2018 Honda Accord
59 complaints · ~$700 severe
25
2025 Honda CR-V
56 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 severe

Active recalls — Honda steering 8 on file

severe NHTSA 24V744000 October 3, 2024 2025 Honda Civic

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.
severe NHTSA 24V184000 March 7, 2024 2023 Honda Ridgeline

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.
severe NHTSA 24V114000 February 15, 2024 2024 Honda Odyssey

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.
severe NHTSA 23V735000 November 2, 2023 2024 Honda Pilot

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.
severe NHTSA 23V704000 October 19, 2023 2024 Honda Civic

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.
severe NHTSA 18V663000 September 27, 2018 2018 Honda Civic

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.
severe NHTSA 12V548000 November 21, 2012 2012 Honda Civic

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.
severe NHTSA 05V039000 February 3, 2005 2005 Honda Pilot

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?

6,155 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 733 complaints in this category. Next: 2013 Accord (499) and 2016 Civic (446).

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 — 8 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.