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SteeringPart report

2006 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
4%of 398 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Honda CR-V, 4% of the 398 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Came to complete stop breaks got hard steering wheel locked up,would not disengage until I took my foot off the break pedal made an appointment yuma Honda to check the car,they could not find anything wrong with it.next went out test drive the car.t was going across a city street four lain road, when the beaks got had an the steering wheel would not move,I'm taking the car in again to have checked”

NHTSA complaint #11362054, filed 2020-09, 550 miles

“While driving down the fairfax county parkway (westbound between greenspring village and rolling rd) at about 40 or 45mph, the hood on my 2006 Honda crv opened by itself. It flew open and obstructed the window. I had to stop in a travel lane before proceeding to the shoulder at low speed. I'm lucky I wasnt hurt and didnt cause an accident. I had not opened the hood in weeks.”

NHTSA complaint #11044772, filed 2017-11, 102,000 miles

“I took my vehicle to the Honda dealer for its 90,000 service. At this time Honda dealer recommended work but did not perform replace front lower arm compliance bushing, ball joints boot torn. Honda did not mention the NHTSA campaign id 12v12400, (suspension front control arm lower arm). I felt like the Honda rep did not explain my options, and did not listen to my concerns. I had it repaired at another auto care center. On 9-13-2012, the AC system went, compressor locked up. It needed an entire new AC system. …”

NHTSA complaint #10476516, filed 2012-09, 92,000 miles

“We purchased a 2006 Honda CR-V se on january 12, 2006. Our main concern is that the vehicle severely pulls to the right (pttr). If I let go of the steering wheel on the interstate, the vehicle will cross over into the adjacent lane in about 3-4 seconds. The pull is much worse on secondary roads that have a crown. In addition, the pttr is increased by even moderate acceleration. This condition was apparent the day we purchased the vehicle, however, we were assured that an alignment would correct the problem. So far, the vehicle has been in for repair 3 times. …”

NHTSA complaint #10171724, filed 2006-10, 50 miles

“I purchased a 2006 crv ex in october 2006, noticeda noise when I bought it. The dealership said they knew about it and would fix it. After 3 additional visits to the service dept. Where they switched wheels, did an alignment and straightened the steering wheel (wheel was never crooked) the problem still exists. I do not feel safe when driving this car because of the consistent noise and awkward driving experience. The vehicle also pulls drastically to the right when accelerated and is a danger on the highway. If this is how they think they will retain their reputation, they are mistaken. …”

NHTSA complaint #10173735, filed 2006-11, 1 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261710%
20255822%
202412732%
202332563%
202214353%
202111434%
20204312%
201919818%
201833415%
2017664%
2016174%
2015457%
2014153%
2013154%
2012359%
2011102%
2010143%
2009154%
2008707%
2007313%
2006174%
2005235%
2004112%
2003143%
2002102%
200121%
200011%
199911%
199865%
199744%

Other parts of the 2006 Honda CR-V

Exterior lighting
118 complaints
Electrical system
75 complaints
Air bags
74 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaints
Brakes
24 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Suspension
20 complaints
Electronic stability control
18 complaints
Body and structure
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 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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