2023 Honda HR-V steering problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2023 Honda HR-V — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The steering started sticking on sept. 1st. I was driving on croatan highway in obx nc I was surprised because it never did that before. My son in law is. Honda certified mechanic. He said it was sticking. But he could not fix it because Honda needed to fix it. I took it to Honda in va. For my oil…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. Additionally, the steering wheel was sticking and was firm. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause…Campaign 24V744000 · Oct 3, 2024
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, clients may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.
A24-094 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 26, 2024
Steering problems in other HR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 HR-V | 13 | 30% |
| 2024 HR-V | 51 | 47% |
| 2022 HR-V | 9 | 10% |
| 2021 HR-V | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 HR-V | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 HR-V | 8 | 3% |
| 2018 HR-V | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 HR-V | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 HR-V | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Honda HR-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.