2019 Honda HR-V Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 241 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Honda HR-V, 3% of the 241 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,300 miles.
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.
“My vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway without any warning. This was a very scary and dangerous experience. After the engine completely stopped and I tried turning on a symbol of steering wheel and an exclamation came on. Only thing to note is that we were using the cruise control at that time. My vehicle was completely disabled and had to be towed. The Honda dealer said it was nothing based on diagnostics and they're not sure why this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11413913, filed 2021-04, 9,300 miles“I have only 40,000 miles on my 2019 Honda HRV. Due to utilizing the lane assist, my rack and pinion, inner tie rod ends and steering shaft assembly have all came lose. When I drive, I can turn my steering wheel to the right and left one inch and the wheels do not move. I need to move my steering wheel more than an inch for the wheels to engage due to everything being faulty and loose. I believe this stems from the vibration caused in the lane assist. …”
NHTSA complaint #11673358, filed 2025-07“I was making a 90 degree right turn and had turned my steering wheel the amount needed to make this turn, however, the car direction did not match the amount the wheel was turned and continued to head towards the oncoming traffic lane. I removed my foot from the gas peddle and noticed that even though the radio was still playing, the screen had gone black. A couple seconds later, the screen came back on and the car jerked into the turn, seemingly finally catching up with the steering wheel. I took the car to my mechanic and the diagnostic scan did not show any codes that matched this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11534390, filed 2023-07“Steering. Risk of crashing. Lundgrens Honda of Greenfield, MA. Lundgrens diagnosed and replaced. Steering started creaking in May 2024 slowly got worse to a popping. Took to Lundgrens, they diagnosed and replaced. $1925.44. Diagnosed steering gear assembly worn out at coupler connecting to inner shaft and steering gear box replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11619535, filed 2024-10“Steering become stiff and sticky while driving it was sudden and I was unable to turn the steering wheel specifically to the left. The other driver stopped short so an accident was avoided. Brought the car for service and was told there is a gearbox issue with swelling causing stiff/sticky steering and the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. It is the same issue that newer model Honda HRVs have been recalled for. It is a serious safety issue. This car has only 56,000 miles on it. There is no way their safety recall on this exact situation should not be expanded to vehicles prior to 2022. …”
NHTSA complaint #11675691, filed 2025-07Related service bulletins
- 10161236Jun 7, 2019Service Bulletin - On certain vehicles, after applying a small amount of input to the steering wheel and letting go, the steering wheel may start to shimmy on its own. This…
- 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…
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 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 8 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2019 Honda HR-V
67 complaintsFuel system
65 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsForward collision avoidance
33 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsLane departure
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Honda HR-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.
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