Honda sticky steering back: class action tests 2024 recall
Honda’s sticky steering class action challenges the 2024 recall
Honda sticky steering back: class action tests 2024 recall
Burgos v. Honda revives the sticky steering saga despite a 2024 recall. See affected models, alleged defects, NHTSA findings, and symptoms owners should watch.
2025-12-01T07:43:37+03:00
2025-12-01T07:43:37+03:00
2025-12-01T07:43:37+03:00
The saga of Honda’s sticky steering seemed wrapped up after a sweeping 1.7‑million-vehicle recall in 2024. Now it’s back: the consolidated class action Burgos v. Honda claims the company knew about the defect long before repairs began and did not eliminate it completely. The case has been reset on the calendar and is expected to continue at least into 2026.Models in the crosshairs include the 2022–2024 Honda Civic (including Si and Type R), the 2023–2024 CR‑V and HR‑V crossovers, as well as the Acura Integra. Owners report that the steering can suddenly feel heavy or gummy, creating a risk of losing control. The plaintiffs insist that the first signs appeared as early as 2021, well before any official action.According to an NHTSA report, the root causes trace to improperly manufactured parts in the steering rack. The worm wheel could swell due to moisture and temperature, lubrication could dissipate, and excessive spring pressure increased friction. Together, these factors led to brief binding when the wheel was turned. Despite the recall, owners maintain the fix has not fully resolved the issue. Out on the road, even momentary binding is more than a nuisance and quickly chips away at driver confidence.There are early symptoms worth watching: faint crunching, a delay as the wheel starts to turn, and a step-like buildup of effort. These cues are easy to shrug off at first, yet they rarely show up without a reason.
Burgos v. Honda revives the sticky steering saga despite a 2024 recall. See affected models, alleged defects, NHTSA findings, and symptoms owners should watch.
Michael Powers, Editor
The saga of Honda’s sticky steering seemed wrapped up after a sweeping 1.7‑million-vehicle recall in 2024. Now it’s back: the consolidated class action Burgos v. Honda claims the company knew about the defect long before repairs began and did not eliminate it completely. The case has been reset on the calendar and is expected to continue at least into 2026.
Models in the crosshairs include the 2022–2024 Honda Civic (including Si and Type R), the 2023–2024 CR‑V and HR‑V crossovers, as well as the Acura Integra. Owners report that the steering can suddenly feel heavy or gummy, creating a risk of losing control. The plaintiffs insist that the first signs appeared as early as 2021, well before any official action.
According to an NHTSA report, the root causes trace to improperly manufactured parts in the steering rack. The worm wheel could swell due to moisture and temperature, lubrication could dissipate, and excessive spring pressure increased friction. Together, these factors led to brief binding when the wheel was turned. Despite the recall, owners maintain the fix has not fully resolved the issue. Out on the road, even momentary binding is more than a nuisance and quickly chips away at driver confidence.
There are early symptoms worth watching: faint crunching, a delay as the wheel starts to turn, and a step-like buildup of effort. These cues are easy to shrug off at first, yet they rarely show up without a reason.
