2021 Honda CR-V problems
Owners have filed 476 complaints about the 2021 Honda CR-V with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 23.7% of them, narrowly the most common, ahead of forward collision avoidance at 23.5%.
Complaints476
Crashes20
Fires1
Injuries17
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 23.7% · 113
Forward collision avoidance 23.5% · 112
Unknown or other 7.8% · 37
Electrical system 7.1% · 34
Engine 6.9% · 33
Fuel/propulsion system 5.5% · 26
Service brakes 5.3% · 25
Air bags 3.6% · 17
Severity
Of those complaints, 20 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 17 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 30 model years of the Honda CR-V in this data, 2021 sits 20th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filings are rising, 352 in the last three years against 124 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 24,411 miles.
In owners' own words
The steering sticks in a gradual turn when at highway speed and will not return to neutral on its own. When this happens you must use some force to break the steering free and the vehicle swerves drastically. Dealer confirmed the steering issue today at Honda World in Louisville KY. No warning indicators are provided. This is a known issue on the 2022 year models and a recall has been issued for those vehicles. Steering
The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was sticking. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. Steering · reported at 42,000 miles
I have noticed an issue with the steering wheel in my vehicle. It feels sticky and does not turn as smoothly as it once did. Specifically, it sticks at certain intervals when steering at highway speeds, such as when making long right or left turns. Additionally, when making sharper/ slower turns, like when turning into a parking space, I hear cracking or popping sounds coming from the steering wheel as I turn. Steering
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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