2009 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

“I took my car in to check my AC that stopped blowing cold. Thank goodness it was the relay and not the compressor. Then I was told I needed a new power steering rack because both of my boots are leaking. I was quoted $1450. After reading all the complaints on here, it seems like a big problem, there should be a recall. I am only at 79,000 miles.”

“My 2009 crv had approx 38,000 miles and the power steering pump went out, my husbands 2011 civic has approx 30,000 miles and his power steering pump just went out also. Is there some sort of problem with Honda's and this part? Have others had the same problems?”

“On july 31, 2015, while exiting I-95 northbound crossing from the florida to georgia state line from high density high speed vacation traffic, my 2009 Honda CR-V serpentine (drive) belt snapped. I immediately lost power steering and other functions associated with the drive serpentine belt. I was traveling at least 45 MPH as I had just exited the highway; my knuckles were white I was grabbing the steering wheel so hard trying to assess, at high speed and with vehicles in front and behind me going the same speeds, how to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. …”

“I had been driving for about 90 minutes in a snowstorm. The road was snowpacked but it was daytime and visibility was acceptable. The vehicle was handling just fine as one would expect when taking extra care due to inclement conditions. I felt safe and in control at about 45 to 50 MPH. When suddenly the car began feeling strange....like everything about the handling had gotten loose. It felt like we were swaying, and like we were slipping into ruts, but there were none. Road conditions had not changed. My passenger said that it felt like she was in a boat. …”

“I bought a new 2009 Honda CR-V in dec 2008. After around 30k miles or so, I noticed the car pulling to the left at highway speeds. I took the car in to a local mechanic for an alignment and tire rotation but nothing they did fixed the issue. I then brought it to the Honda dealership since it was still under warranty and they conducted their own alignment and tire rotation (at my expense since alignments are not covered under warranty). This still did not fix the issue and the dealership told me there was nothing else they could do. My car still pulls to the left at highway speeds. …”