2008 Honda CR-V Steering Problems
- 64
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- power steering · 40 records
- steering rack · 30 records
- rack pinion · 29 records
- steering wheel · 13 records
- steering fluid · 12 records
- pulls right · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Took car to honda for routine service. We were told that the steering rack was leaking and "the fluid is highly combustible". We were quoted ~ $1280 for the repair. I searched the internet and found this is a wide spread problem with cr-vs.
ODI 10854950
Steering
Rack and pinion had to be replaced and i have had to get several new tires due to the issue. Strange noise and of coarse dealership responded like they would really have to take a look at it even though it seems to be an ongoing problem with this car. They knew immediately what the problem was .....
ODI 10861502
Steering
Boots and inner bellow boot clamps and inner tie rod lock washer needed to be replaced.
ODI 10818997
Steering
Brought my cr-v in for routine service and tires was told by mechanic stated that power steering rack n pinion was leaking and had to be replaced. I purchased a honda for durability but apparently this particular year model has had problems with steering from several consumers and should be recalled.
ODI 10809861
Steering
I noticed a loud sound when i would turn my car to the left or right. When i took it into the honda service center, i was told i needed to have my power steering rack replaced because of a crack in it. I was told power steering fluid was leaking out.
ODI 10874981
Steering
Power steering rack and pinion reportedly need replacement, and realignment, due to fluid link. This appears to be very common for this vehicle, year and make. There should be a recall notice for this.
ODI 10806353
Steering
Whine in power steering which dealer wants to charge one hour to replace o-ring in power steering line. Many reports of the same problem in honda cars found online, a tech bulletin issues on some models but not on mine.
ODI 10777911
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and a vibration coming from the steering wheel. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.
ODI 10749985
Steering
Bought our 2008 crv, brand new from the dealer. Brought car for routine oil change. Mechanic mentioned that in his years of working there, this is on of the worst leaks he has seen. My car is driven in the suburbs, to pick up kids and no long road trips. We bought a honda specifically for their craftsmanship and durability and now we have to shell out $2000 for replacement of the steering rack. I think with all the…
ODI 10734402
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. While the vehicle was being serviced by a dealer for an unrelated issue, the dealer observed steering fluid leaking and the steering linkage was damaged. The technician stated that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,384.
ODI 10730904
Steering
Power steering rack leaks honda cr-v 2008. I bought honda with 92,000 miles in jan 2015 from a ed morse honda in florida in may 2015 this same dealer told me that power steering rack leaks and need to be replaced at the cost of $ 1,426.37. No any evidence of leaking fluid on the ground. Now i live in maine and my honda did not pass inspection test - one of the reason is power steering rack leaks. Thank you.. *tr
ODI 10891869
Steering
Me and my wife bought a 2008 honda crvlx and the dealership on 4-15-2015 and said they did a inspection on the honda then i took it to my mechanic and they told me the rack and pinion and boot was bad and can cause the steering to go bad to me and alot of other reviews i have read had the same problem also my wife drove on the interstate for the first time in new call and the steering wheel was shaking there should…
ODI 10705995
Steering
The 2008 honda cr-v has issues with the power steering system. I purchased my car new car and recently brought my car into the dealer for a door-lock actuator recall at david mcdavid honda in texas and i was told by the dealership that i have a leak in my rack and pinion that cannot be fixed. I have to replace the entire power steering/ rack and pinion system with an alignment for about a cost of $1500. This is a…
ODI 10711814
Steering
Brought my vehicle in for an oil change and was advised that my rack and pinion needed replacement. Safety issue. *tr
ODI 10689843
Steering
Power steering rack and pinion reportedly need replacement, and realignment, due to fluid link. This appears to be very common for this vehicle, year and make. There should be a recall notice for this.
ODI 10779758
Steering
Due to a faulty steering rack, steering wheel was pulled out of my hands during a right hand turn. No accident due to low speed at time of occurrence, but very frightening. Despite other reported occurrences of this malfunction at low mileages, honda would not take responsibility.
ODI 10706742
Rack And Pinion · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the power steering fluid was leaking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,500. Updated 2/24/15*cn updated 9/5/2017*cn
ODI 10654805
Steering · Suspension
I bought my 2008 crv used in 2010 and soon after put on 4 new tires. Now it is 2014 and i put on another new set of tires. I wondered why i needed tires so soon, well now i know. I bought 4 new tires and when they tried to do the alignment they told me i needed to buy a camber kit and showed me the picture of the alignment after. They were unable to align the right rear passenger wheel without this added kit. I…
ODI 10653684
Steering
The 2008 honda crv has issues with the power steering system. ~ i purchased my car new car, and recently brought my car into the dealer for state inspection. I was told by hendricks honda, woodbridge, va that i have a leak in my rack & pinion which cannot be fixed. I have to replace the entire power steering/ rack&pinion systems with an alignment for a cost of over $1600. I asked whether this was a common problem…
ODI 10650453
Steering
Steering rack & pinion was found to have a leak. Affected steering performance of vehicle along with leak being a fire hazard. Purchased new in 2007. Went to dealer to have it replaced and total cost came out to usd $1200. *tr
ODI 10649493
Steering
Steering rack & pinion was found to have a leak. Affected steering performance of vehicle along with leak being a fire hazard. Purchased new in 2008. Went to dealer to have it replaced and total cost came out to usd 2.2k+. *tr
ODI 10620843
Steering · Suspension
The 2008 crv pulls to the right when over 40 mph. There were 2 wheel alignments done recently, and the dealer says there is nothing wrong with the car. When you drive the car and let go of the steering wheel it pulls to the right. It takes constant pressure on the steering wheel to keep the car driving in a straight line. In my opinion this is a safety issue. The dealer says there is nothing wrong. I disagree and…
ODI 10575558
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I have been the only owner and bought my 2008 honda cr-v brand new. I take my oil change to honda dealership thinking they would advise me if there was something wrong with my car. Also, to help ensure i do preventative maintenance with my vehicle. I live in texas and it gets very hot here. I never had any problems until now, when the weather starts getting cooler. I started hearing a "clicking noise" whenever i…
ODI 10484042
Steering
I put 4 new michelin defender tires on my crv and noticed that the car was pulling to the left which has never occurred before. I went back to discount tire where they changed my left tire and then it pulled to the right. They changed my right tire and the car was now pulling in both directions. Discount then put on 4 new michelin energy saver tires and the car was still pulling. I took the car into the dealership,…
ODI 10469206
Steering · Suspension
At 16800 miles - vehicle makes squealing noise turning right or left. Dealer found backing plate scraping and wheel nut missing. Bent backing plate so it would not scrape and replaced wheel nut. Alignment issues continue right front wheel gets hot after short drive and has burning smell - mileage now 25000. This type of problem is reported 1000's of times by owners of honda crvs. When will honda issue a recall for…
ODI 10555216