2008 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 70about this part
- Share
- 7%of 963 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,103miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Honda CR-V, 7% of the 963 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,103 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car cut off no steering everything locked down had serpentine belt fixed but the tpm light is on app need rack and pinion as well. Need struts and shocks and car rattles terribly. It's about 4 thousand dollars I am disabled this is a safety hazard I don't know what I can do. Is Honda not responsible for defect”
NHTSA complaint #11231607, filed 2019-07, 166,000 miles“I have not had any issues other than the typical recalls on my Honda CR-V. The steering suddenly became difficult and took it to the dealer. I was lucky that there was minimal traffic and the dealership was close. They told me the rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. It appears this is a common problem with the 2008 CR-V's. Several mechanics now have indicated this should not have happened. Very frustrating.”
NHTSA complaint #11020169, filed 2017-08, 118,000 miles“Power steering rack leaks Honda CR-V 2008. I bought Honda with 92,000 miles in jan 2015 from a ed morse Honda in florida in may 2015 this same dealer told me that power steering rack leaks and need to be replaced at the cost of $ 1,426.37. No any evidence of leaking fluid on the ground. Now I live in maine and my Honda did not pass inspection test - one of the reason is power steering rack leaks. Thank you..”
NHTSA complaint #10891869, filed 2016-07, 102,864 miles“Brought my CR-V in for routine service and tires was told by mechanic stated that power steering rack n pinion was leaking and had to be replaced. I purchased a Honda for durability but apparently this particular year model has had problems with steering from several consumers and should be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10809861, filed 2015-12, 120,000 miles“I noticed a loud sound when I would turn my car to the left or right. When I took it into the Honda service center, I was told I needed to have my power steering rack replaced because of a crack in it. I was told power steering fluid was leaking out.”
NHTSA complaint #10874981, filed 2016-06, 90,000 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 2008 Honda CR-V
325 complaintsElectrical system
218 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
200 complaintsBody and structure
95 complaintsOther or unknown
74 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsTires
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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