Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed
Most steering complaints by model year
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026. Counts include all NHTSA Steering entries.
| Model | Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 2022 | 805 |
| Honda CR-V | 2023 | 397 |
| Honda Prologue | 2024 | 268 |
| Honda Civic | 2023 | 261 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2023 | 219 |
| Mazda CX-90 | 2024 | 213 |
| Acura Integra | 2023 | 189 |
| Honda CR-V | 2022 | 151 |
| Honda CR-V | 2024 | 150 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2023 | 89 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2022 | 88 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2024 | 87 |
| Honda HR-V | 2023 | 78 |
| Honda Civic | 2024 | 75 |
| Honda Accord | 2024 | 74 |
Complaint counts come from NHTSA and are unverified owner reports. A high count does not mean every vehicle has the problem or that you have a claim.
How repeat steering repairs fit the lemon law thresholds
The lemon laws look at your vehicle's own repair history, not at complaint counts for a model. If the same steering problem keeps coming back after repairs, these are the thresholds that create a presumption:
- Maryland (Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1502): 4 or more repair attempts for the same defect, 30 or more cumulative days out of service, or 1 repair attempt for a brake or steering failure that still fails Maryland safety inspection standards.
- D.C. (D.C. Code § 50-502(d)): 4 or more repairs for the same non-safety problem, 1 or more repairs for a safety-related problem, or 30 or more cumulative days out of service.
Steering problems can be treated as safety-related, which can lower the number of repair attempts that counts.
Both laws also require the problem to be reported within the coverage period. General information, not legal advice.
