Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Honda CR-V has 35 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
35
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving Honda CRV on Route 60, MPH was about 30 when the vehicle went to side by side on the r... |
| Dec 3, 2023 | STEERING | I attempted to make a right turn and the steering wheel locked, not allowing me to continue turning.... |
| Jul 20, 2023 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While I was driving the car, an indicator with "Battery" symbol showed up on the monitor. All off a ... |
| Jun 23, 2023 | STEERING | In September of 2012, my wife and I purchase a new Honda CR-V. We have owned it since and it has be... |
| Apr 8, 2023 | STEERING | Power steering system stopped working. Very difficult to steer at low speeds, easier at higher speed... |
| Jan 10, 2023 | STEERING | I am writing this letter to place a COMPLAINT against the total lack of Honda not providing parts fo... |
| Oct 20, 2021 | STEERING | In the middle of a turn, the radio had a pop sound. The dash screen blanked out and the steering wh... |
| Mar 1, 2021 | STEERING | AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE THERE'S RESISTANCE IN THE STEERING WILL . WHEN YOU STEER TO THE LEFT THERE... |
| Dec 27, 2020 | STEERING | WAS DRIVING AND POWER STEERING WENT OUT THEN CAME BACK ON. ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GO INTO A DITCH AS I ... |
| Jul 10, 2020 | STEERING | WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I WA... |
| Feb 27, 2020 | STEERING | WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE STEERING BECAME VERY TIGHT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN TH... |
| Nov 16, 2019 | STEERING | I DROVE MY CAR AS USUAL ON NOV, 15, 2019, WENT HOME, AND PARKED IN THE DRIVE WAY OF MY HOUSE. BUT ON... |
| Dec 12, 2018 | STEERING | STEERING WHEEL LOCKED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS. I HAD TO TURN CAR OFF AND RESTART... |
| Oct 1, 2018 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | THE 2012 HONDA CRV HAS STARTED TO VIBRATE IN THE FRONT END. I HAVE HAD THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND TIRES... |
| Jun 18, 2018 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Details can be found in Service Bulletin 15-086. Shudder in vehicle steering wheel would make it har... |
| Feb 3, 2018 | STEERING | WHILE DRIVE 40MPH, AN ABRUPT DECISION TO TURN INTO A BUSINESS DRIVEWAY WAS MADE. IN THE ACT OF REMO... |
| Jan 19, 2018 | STEERING | WHEN DRIVING AT ABOUT 60MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING SEIZES, AND I AM UNABLE TO STEER LEFT OR R... |
| Jul 10, 2017 | STEERING | ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING---THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER STE... |
| Apr 22, 2017 | STEERING | POWER STEERING FAILED TWICE WITHIN 1 MILE (~3 MINUTES APART) OF STARTING CAR AND DRIVING 25MPH DOWN ... |
| Oct 1, 2016 | STEERING | POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE IN MOTION ~25MPH ON A CITY STREET. INDICATOR LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASH... |