2016 Honda CR-V steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Honda CR-V — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Title: Engine Defect – Excessive Oil Consumption and VTC Actuator Failure My 2016 Honda CR-V (purchased from Mohawk Honda, serviced at Rensselaer Honda) developed a serious engine defect after only about 25,000 miles. The vehicle began consuming excessive oil, and later the VTC actuator failed…”
filed Aug 19, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an alignment, the contact was informed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was moving and bouncing abnormally. The…”
filed May 21, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 7 | 6% |
| 2025 CR-V | 48 | 21% |
| 2024 CR-V | 119 | 32% |
| 2023 CR-V | 320 | 63% |
| 2022 CR-V | 128 | 52% |
| 2021 CR-V | 103 | 33% |
| 2020 CR-V | 33 | 10% |
| 2019 CR-V | 188 | 17% |
| 2018 CR-V | 316 | 15% |
| 2017 CR-V | 57 | 3% |
| 2015 CR-V | 45 | 7% |
| 2014 CR-V | 15 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Honda CR-V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.