2004 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 501 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 501 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,750 miles. 1 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.
“The lever which locks the steering wheel into an up or down position is slipping causing the steering wheel to move up or down while driving. My fear is that this unstable wheel will cause my wife or I to have a serious accident. Can the manufacturer be made to correct this potentially dangerous condition?”
NHTSA complaint #10326837, filed 2010-04, 48,800 miles“The lever which locks the steering wheel in the up or down position does not stay in the locked position. It slowly loosens, even while driving. This is scary, especially if I'm making a turn when the wheels moves. I think that this should be a safety recall. I've never had a car do this.”
NHTSA complaint #10328427, filed 2010-05, 50,700 miles“Our 2004 Honda CR-V pulls hard to the right when accelerating. It will change lanes on it's own unless you fight the steering wheel. It appears that other owners of the CR-V have the same issue. I'm afraid that this is a safety concern and hope that Honda can come up with a fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10121845, filed 2005-05, 26,200 miles“Upon buying this car repairs started immediately starting with full brake system and now both ball joints, power steering return line, timing chain and tensioner. This car is only 13 years old and in my theory these items should have lasted a lot longer.”
NHTSA complaint #11019930, filed 2017-08, 190,992 miles“When making a low speed evasive manuever that requires turning sharply from one direction to another, the steering loses its power assist temporarily. Feels like steering is jammed. Problem manifests when traveling below 20mph with braking and a swerve to one direction followed by acceleration and attempt to straighten out vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10090903, filed 2004-09, 800 milesSteering: 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 2004 Honda CR-V
142 complaintsAir bags
103 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsExterior lighting
39 complaintsEquipment
35 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology