2022 Honda HR-V Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Honda HR-V, 10% of the 89 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Two times I have been driving in busy areas and when I brought my car to a stop at red lights and it’s turned green, my car will no longer move, but stays running so then I have to turn it off and turn it back on for it to gain motor function again. I have almost been rear-ended twice.”
NHTSA complaint #11640065, filed 2025-02“**I have made the dealership aware of the ongoing situation as well as Honda Corporate but I am waiting on a call back.* A month ago, I had my car on cruise control going around 76mph on flat land. After a while, while driving on flat land, my RPM's shot up to almost 6000 and the speed got up to 88mph in less than 10 seconds. I pulled over, shut the car off so I could calm down before driving again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11510992, filed 2023-03“I purchased a used 2022 Honda HR-V with approximately 32,000 miles. Upon experiencing severe steering anomalies, a professional mechanical inspection revealed that a non-compliant, off-market/aftermarket steering rack had been installed on the vehicle. This was done without my knowledge or disclosure at the time of sale.This unapproved component presents an immediate safety risk of sudden steering loss, binding, or unexpected mechanical failure at highway speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #11746166, filed 2026-06“Subject: Safety Defect Report – Steering Wheel Lock-Up & Lack of Notification – 2022 Honda HR-V Description of Incident: I am reporting a severe, life-threatening safety defect regarding the steering system of my 2022 Honda HR-V. While driving, the steering wheel suddenly and unexpectedly locks up, making it nearly impossible to steer. This has occurred more than three times recently, with increasing frequency. Key Safety Concerns: •Sudden Loss of Control: The steering becomes rigid without warning, creating an immediate risk of a crash. This has occurred during each of my last three trips. …”
NHTSA complaint #11729377, filed 2026-04“Sticky Steering: Experienced a clunking sound from front drivers side steering the last two weeks. Last night while driving approximately 15mph the steering got stiff then overcorrected, veering off to the left into oncoming traffic. The car came to a rest after hitting a curb and the airbags deployed. Both injuries and damaged sustained. This is the second occurrence of the vehicle suddenly veering off to the left lane.”
NHTSA complaint #11574074, filed 2024-02Steering: 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 2022 Honda HR-V
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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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