2013 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 382 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,815miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Honda CR-V, 4% of the 382 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,815 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering locked while driving my 2013 Honda crv. My car is kept in excellent condition and on 07-28-19 driving down my street and power steering went out. Also drivers window stopped going up and down. Then started again. Drove few more feet and steering went out again. Car was driving down a city street on a strait street no turning. Car had be be towed to service.”
NHTSA complaint #11240168, filed 2019-07, 130,000 miles“My wife was pulling out of the parking lot and she felt the steering to be very stiff and impossible to steer, she stopped right there and the little yellow steering light on the dash came on. This could be a serious safety issue had it failed while she was driving on a busy road not to mention she had our kid in the car while this happened. We got the car towed to the dealership immediately and waiting for their response.”
NHTSA complaint #10523130, filed 2013-07, 2,000 miles“I went out saturday morning started the car and the steering malfunction light was on and I had no power steering (eps). I called the dealer they said they couldn't help until tuesday (monday holiday) so it isn't fixed yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10903532, filed 2016-09, 57,329 miles“When speeds of 65+ MPH are reached the 2013 Honda CR-V steering wheel vibrates and shakes violently while traveling at high speeds on the highway. This makes the ride very scary and seem uncontrollable at times. As I have read on many forums, this is a very common occurrence with these vehicles. The dealership service department has not had an answer to why this is happening and told me that this is a common thing with CR-V's . Honda even put out a video basically stating that they fixed this problem with their new line of cr v's in 2017. …”
NHTSA complaint #11100465, filed 2018-06, 30,000 miles“The problem has been happening since the car was purchased new. The car continually chews up tires on the rear end of the car. For example, we purchased a brand new set of tires in july of 2017, and already they are cupped/chopped. I had the car into our local alignment shop as we are preparing for a trip, and less than 10,000 miles later are so out of balance that they are showing signs and making noise to the point of I questioned what was happening. I suggested that they do a four wheel alignment and was told that the camber is way out of adjustment and that I needed a camber bolt kit. …”
NHTSA complaint #11098291, filed 2018-05, 84,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10160545May 16, 2019ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator…
- 10048981Jan 8, 2013Honda: engineering request for investigation. Steering wheel controls not working (audio and cruise control) and srs light on with dtc 11-1 thru 11-b on certain vehicles. Models…
Steering: 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 2013 Honda CR-V
97 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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