2019 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 198about this part
- Share
- 18%of 1,107 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,250miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 198 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Honda CR-V, 18% of the 1,107 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I got in my vehicle and started the engine. After putting it in drive , there was a horrible sound that included screeching, grinding, clicking, whining, and buzzing and my steering wheel wouldn't move. This sound continued until I turned off the car. I had to get it towed.”
NHTSA complaint #11266671, filed 2019-10, 1,500 miles“Honda has recall my 2019 CR-V due to potential airbag release from a steering column wiring issue. They suggest not to drive the car. However the local Honda dealers do not have the parts necessary to correct the problem and, in fact, do not know when they will be available. I am nervous driving my family because of their warning, but have to as it is the reliable vehicle I own. Please put maximum pressure on Honda motors america.”
NHTSA complaint #11252180, filed 2019-08, 5,300 miles“I have purchased Honda crv 2019 0n 02/18/2019. Initially the car performance was awesome. My first visit at first texas Honda on 10/04/2019, to fix tyre puncher. When primary technician reminded me about security recalls then I asked to fix all the 3 recalls (1. 2019 CR-V fi-ecu self shutdown software product update, 2.2019 CR-V steering wheel controls & srs sub-wire satefy recall, 3. 2019 CR-V incorrect owner's guide non-compliance recall) second visit at the same dealer on 10/17/2019 to explain all the issues I was facing after security recalls. …”
NHTSA complaint #11388404, filed 2021-01, 4,669 miles“I have been notified of a recall for my crv. That the steering wheel may contain burrs which can damage the cable reel sub harness and cause a short circuit, this can cause inoperative steering wheel buttons, horn and uncommanded deployment of drivers side airbag. Srs may not function in crash and uncommanded deployment of airbag increases risk of crash and injury. 3 people have already been injured. When I contact Honda for this recall repair they tell me the parts are not available yet and they do not know when they will be. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209666, filed 2019-05, 900 miles“With the 2019 model of CR-V, I am unable to only turn of the lane keep assist. There is no mention in the owner's manual about how to exclusively turn the lane keep assist off, or at the very least configure it so that it does not apply force on the steering wheel. All other advanced features can either not be turned on, or deselected in the menu. This is a problem because the lane keep assist is incorrectly applying steering wheel forces. There is a lot of road construction by me and the system will try and pull the car into the vehicle traveling in the next lane. …”
NHTSA complaint #11195734, filed 2019-04, 2,200 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 2019 Honda CR-V
299 complaintsFuel system
263 complaintsElectrical system
164 complaintsOther or unknown
140 complaintsEngine
112 complaintsBrakes
100 complaintsAir bags
79 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsLane departure
24 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology