2017 Honda HR-V Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,053miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Honda HR-V, 3% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,053 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Bought vehicle brand new in may 2017. Around 1000 miles it started pulling to the left no matter what road I was on. Took to Honda dealer twice and they performed two alignments and realigned the steering wheel - they said the alignment is within Honda's requirements. Vehicle still pulls to the left. If I let go of the wheel at all it jerks to the left. Talked to service manager at dealer and am bringing the car back for a test drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11016432, filed 2017-08, 1,000 miles“My dad had a terrible accident last night. He said there seems to have a problem with brake. While he applied the brake to slow down before taking the exit 9 on I-395, the brake was slipped and steering was locked. As a result, he hit a guard rail pretty strong and the front of the car was damaged badly. Liquid were leaking and the car was towed, but air bag didn't deploy. He also mentioned that there was a few times the car doesn't start while pressing the brake, so he had to press the brake harder, and sometimes the brake slipped while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11291234, filed 2019-12“While being driven the steering locked up. It could not be turned. It caused an accident of hitting a parked car. This caused the 2017 HR-V to be totaled. The steering was back to normal after the event.”
NHTSA complaint #11597967, filed 2024-07Related 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…
- 10115757Aug 3, 2017Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2 | 33% |
| 2026 | 2 | 10% |
| 2025 | 17 | 35% |
| 2024 | 51 | 46% |
| 2023 | 78 | 11% |
| 2022 | 9 | 10% |
| 2021 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Honda HR-V
32 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Honda HR-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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