2021 Honda HR-V Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Honda HR-V, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,400 miles. 1 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.
“My cars had a clunking type noise coming from the front left of vehicle, sounds happens on both left and right turns, and sometimes the steering wheel STICKS. Making a knocking sound and sometimes feels difficult to turn the wheel. I had to have the steering gearbox assembly replaced at cost of over $3015 before taxes.”
NHTSA complaint #11741789, filed 2026-06“Approximately three weeks ago my steering wheel started sticking when making turns. Normally it happens when I am traveling at least 30 mph/40 mph. It does not automatically return to the normal position. Sometimes I actually feel it lock and unlock while even driving straight.”
NHTSA complaint #11672463, filed 2025-07“The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel did not function as intended. The contact stated that the steering wheel was stiff and veered in the wrong direction. The contact stated that when the steering wheel was turned in the correct direction, the steering wheel pulled in the opposite direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to steer. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The vehicle crashed into the concrete sidewalls. …”
NHTSA complaint #11619200, filed 2024-10, 91,400 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2 | 33% |
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 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 2021 Honda HR-V
21 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Honda HR-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.
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