2010 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 482 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,808miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Honda CR-V, 3% of the 482 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,808 miles.
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 vehicle makes a straining sound, as if it were in first gear while driving. The steering makes a loud noise when turning in either direction. I had dealer check it and was told the hydraulic fluid pump needs to be replaced, fluid appears to be leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10778742, filed 2015-09, 75,000 miles“During a routine state inspection, the shop mechanic said power steering fluid was leaking and he believed it to be the rack and pinion. Over the next week, the steering wheel became abnormally difficult to maneuver .the vehicle was taken to the mechanic where they stated that there was a leak from the rack and pinion, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 25,580.”
NHTSA complaint #10566864, filed 2014-03, 25,579 miles“6/15/2011 mileage 17,546 1st instance. Power steering failed, due to fluid leak. Entire steering rack was replaced. 3/12/2015 mileage 53,690 2nd instance. Power steering failed, due to fluid leak. Entire steering rack was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10717538, filed 2015-05, 17,546 miles“Rack and pinion steering started leaking power steering fluid into the bellow that covers the inner tie rod ends. This car does not even have 50,000 miles on it. Certainly the steering system should last longer than this.”
NHTSA complaint #10759323, filed 2015-08, 48,722 miles“Gears began to crunch and the car began to shake. Slowed down at a light and lost the power steering. Pulled over and the engine stalled. Could not re-start for 10 minutes. Engine then re-started, traveled approx. 10 meters and stalled. Re-started again - no further problems. 2 similar occurrences, 2 months apart. For the first event, the car went off the road. On each occasion the dealership stated they had checked everything and there was nothing wrong with the car. Took it for a second opinion. Dealership had not checked recall 11-001 (january, 2011). …”
NHTSA complaint #10450426, filed 2012-03, 18,000 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 2010 Honda CR-V
217 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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