2017 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,779 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,800miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Honda CR-V, 4% of the 1,779 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,800 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on a two way street no car in front of me for at least over half a mile and the car abruptly stopped (32 MPH to 7 MPH) within seconds. There was nothing on the road, clear weather conditions. I went forward and my pursue fell on the floor. Luckily, there was no car behind me otherwise I would have been rear-ended.”
NHTSA complaint #11074124, filed 2018-02, 8,963 miles“My car was in motion I was making a right turn into the highway when my car just stopped. I turned it off, when I tried to turn it back on, it didn't. I started to smell something burning. So I just left it alone. Only the lights on the dashboard and the radio turned on, I was able to control the windows. The warning lights that came up were the electronic power steering, charging system, and the check engine lights.”
NHTSA complaint #11205225, filed 2019-05, 37,600 miles“The gear shift button is broken. Searched online that they are all 2017 crvs. My case is even worse that one broken part gets stuck inside and I can't shift it from d to p. We successfully turned off the engine. This is very dangerous when it's broken when driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11156899, filed 2018-12, 8,000 miles“As I was leaving this morning I heard something crack and fall. I didn't look down to see what it was since the car moved into d with no problem and I drove to work. When I went to put the car in reverse to park (stopped) I looked over and noticed the button you push to select gears was missing I only saw a spring. I looked down and saw it had fallen off. I was able to use it to push in and change gears, but I wasn't able to shut it off properly without effort when stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11122759, filed 2018-08, 4,500 miles“When turning sharp the rear end makes a grinding sound and will jerk. I believe this is the differential grinding. Was told it just needed serviced at 17,000. I did this and problem was not fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11209474, filed 2019-05, 17,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V663000Sep 27, 2018Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for…Covers: Honda CR-V 2017–2018, Civic 2017–2018
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 10% |
| 2025 | 57 | 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 2017 Honda CR-V
532 complaintsElectrical system
402 complaintsFuel system
379 complaintsForward collision avoidance
283 complaintsOther or unknown
268 complaintsBrakes
177 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
144 complaintsElectronic stability control
54 complaintsVehicle speed control
52 complaintsLane departure
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
37 complaintsAir bags
36 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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