1998 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Honda CR-V, 5% of the 128 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was manufactured in japan. Knuckle arm broke, causing left front tire to come off, and resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident. Honda says that failure was due to driver error, owner maintains that it was a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #864207, filed 2000-06“While driving consumer was attempting to make a right turn and steering locked up in right turn position. To get steering wheel released vehicle had to be turned off and restarted. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #875154, filed 2000-11“Steering wheel tilted towards left & up. This causes location of air bag to be pointed towards door. Been to dealer's at least 3 different times & was informed steering wheel was made & assembled that way.”
NHTSA complaint #832584, filed 1998-12Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 10% |
| 2025 | 58 | 22% |
| 2024 | 127 | 32% |
| 2023 | 325 | 63% |
| 2022 | 143 | 53% |
| 2021 | 114 | 34% |
| 2020 | 43 | 12% |
| 2019 | 198 | 18% |
| 2018 | 334 | 15% |
| 2017 | 66 | 4% |
| 2016 | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 | 45 | 7% |
| 2014 | 15 | 3% |
| 2013 | 15 | 4% |
| 2012 | 35 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 14 | 3% |
| 2009 | 15 | 4% |
| 2008 | 70 | 7% |
| 2007 | 31 | 3% |
| 2006 | 17 | 4% |
| 2005 | 23 | 5% |
| 2004 | 11 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Honda CR-V
38 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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