2018 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 334about this part
- Share
- 15%of 2,163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,400miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 334 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Honda CR-V, 15% of the 2,163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,400 miles. 5 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.
“Was driving on the highway and it started to lightly rain and I received the following error on my dashboard some driver assist systems cannot operate : radar obstructed and my truck started to brake by itself. I pulled over on the side of the highway and didn't see anything obstructing the sensors. The error stayed on until I got home and parked my truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11376347, filed 2020-11, 43,800 miles“Entered the vehicle and began to drive. The problem lights all appeared as driving: steering, tire pressure, emergency brake, engine. The car stalled as driving and steering was made difficult, did the der der der noises. I felt endangered with my children and puppy in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11375592, filed 2020-11, 25,800 miles“After running the vehicle for more than 10-15 miles from start the steering sticks and jerky while making a curve and won't move back out of this catch without applying an extra force. This could cause the vehicle to cut the lane unintentionally and is dangerous. I had taken it to the dealer on 3/16/21 and they couldn't recreate the problem as they won't drive more than 5miles. I am getting this problem every time I drive more than 10-15 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11406360, filed 2021-04, 23,000 miles“09/2019- traveling the interstate in fast lane in rush hour traffic approx. 79mph vehicles in front of & numerous vehicles behind me. A vehicle in the right lane switched lanes in front of me causing mine to hit the brakes, locking up, smoke coming from the rear of vehicle. The vehicle behind me was in the median the 2nd vehicle was inches from me. My passenger (child in back) safely strapped, had a whelp & burn on right side of neck/chest from seatbelt. Solution do not use cruise control. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308613, filed 2020-02, 16,000 miles“Honda 2018 cr v touring awd has steering issues on 3 separate occasion. Sept 2019, oct 2019, dec 2019 when making a right turn the power steering pulled to the left into the wrong lane & the 3rd time almost into a ditch it took two or us to over ride that. During that 3rd time we also had 4 warnings: acc, lkas, cmbs and rdm. I had amber and red warning lights showing the brake system, lane departure, acc & forward collision warning illuminated on the dash. I pulled over and shut the engine off for 30 mins. …”
NHTSA complaint #11297488, filed 2020-01, 10,180 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 | 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 2018 Honda CR-V
608 complaintsEngine
530 complaintsForward collision avoidance
395 complaintsElectrical system
285 complaintsOther or unknown
209 complaintsBrakes
200 complaintsVehicle speed control
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsLane departure
46 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology