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SteeringPart report

2011 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
2%of 554 total for the year
Median mileage
42,312miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,312 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.

“Upon taking this vehicle in for its 90,000 mile maintenance service, the Honda certified mechanics informed us that the power steering rack was leaking fluid and would not pass new york state safety inspection. The exact mileage of the car was at 91653. We had to replace the rack system at a cost to us of over $1,000.00. This system failure should not have occurred at this stage of the car's life. I would like an investigation initiated to see if a recall is warranted. Some online research has shown me that other 2011 crv owners have experienced this exact same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11099108, filed 2018-06, 91,653 miles

“Within 30 days from buying my car from a dealer it started making a sound like it was going over a really loud rumble strip and it shakes the steering wheel and can be felt in the passenger seat. I bought this car in september 2017 and to date 4/22/2018 I have had it back to the dealer 6 times with the same issue. I have been told it is just trying to shift between gears or there is nothing wrong with it. It dose not do it all the time so I dont know it they have heard it or not they have only let me go on one test drive with them. The only way to make it stop is to speed up or slow down. …”

NHTSA complaint #11089306, filed 2018-04, 65,000 miles

“2011 Honda crv 4x4 was going at 52 MPH and trying to brake and steering wheel was shaking really bad. Also when driving at 65+ MPH this car steering really shakes badly. -complaint it to Honda motor / dealer where car was purchased but no real help from anyone to fix the problem. - all 4-tires are worn un-evenly at 19000 miles - dealer / Honda motor is not willing to response back or send us email back to acknowledge our complaint about the tires. - they are saying that this is not their problem, I should be complaining to the tire company.”

NHTSA complaint #10502107, filed 2013-03, 19,624 miles

“With 28,000 miles now on our 2011 crv that we bought new all 4 tires were worn out with 13,550 miles on them,and had always had a very slight front end bump. After replacing all 4 tires the bump was so bad we went straight back to the tire dealer and tire pressure and balance was rechecked and was fine the tires are firestone. At 100 miles on the tires we went back and had the tires rechecked and rotated with no improvement in the bump. The Honda dealership could only say the original tires were a very soft compound as the new ones are a better tire and does not ride as soft. …”

NHTSA complaint #10475765, filed 2012-09, 300 miles

“After making a right turn the car pulls to the right, Honda calls this memory steering but in bad weather the front has a loss of traction. Vibration starting around 60mph. Tires were change, front end aligned but the vibration still remains. Feels like a shaft problems. A complaint is file with the bbb.”

NHTSA complaint #10451094, filed 2012-03, 2,266 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 2011 Honda CR-V

Air bags
295 complaints
Electrical system
55 complaints
Other or unknown
55 complaints
Body and structure
45 complaints
Engine
37 complaints
Suspension
20 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Wheels
14 complaints
Tires
12 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 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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