Honda CR-V Hybrid Best and Worst Years (2020–2025)
Avoid the 2023 and 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid, which rank worst with complaint indexes of 100 and 80 and 5 and 3 recalls each. The 2020 and 2022 model years are rated Best, and 2021 is rated Good.
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
- Model years
- 6
- 2020–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 489
- Recall campaigns
- 13
- Crashes reported
- 25
- Fires reported
- 4
- Top problem area
- Steering
CR-V Hybrid Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Honda CR-V Hybrid problems and recalls by year
CR-V Hybrid years to avoid: what went wrong
2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Index 100 · 116 complaints · 5 recalls
The 2023 CR-V Hybrid has the highest complaint index (100) of any year and ranks worst overall. Steering complaints dominate, making up 62% of the year's 116 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 10,600 miles; owners describe stiff or hard-to-adjust steering wheels with no dashboard warning. Fuel system and lane departure issues follow. NHTSA lists five recall campaigns for this year, covering the tire repair kit, the high-pressure fuel pump, and a steering worm gear spring replacement. One fire and one crash were also reported.
2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Index 80 · 85 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2024 CR-V Hybrid ranks second worst with a complaint index of 80. Fuel system problems lead, at 32% of its 85 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 10,776 miles for that category, and owners report smoke and flames near the rear of the vehicle. Steering complaints follow at 27%. Three recall campaigns apply, including the same high-pressure fuel pump and steering worm gear spring fixes as 2023. Owners also described sudden loss of braking response and a reverse camera that flips to black and white.
2024 fuel system problems →2024 steering problems →2024 engine problems →
Most common Honda CR-V Hybrid problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.
- Steering119 (24%)
- Engine109 (22%)
- Fuel System83 (17%)
- Electrical System78 (16%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras68 (14%)
- Other67 (14%)
- Brakes49 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain36 (7%)
- Lane Departure26 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers20 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What year Honda CR-V Hybrid should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, avoid the 2023 and 2024 CR-V Hybrid. The 2023 has a complaint index of 100 and 5 recalls; the 2024 has a complaint index of 80 and 3 recalls.
- Which Honda CR-V Hybrid years are best?
- 2020 and 2022 are rated Best, and 2021 is rated Good, based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- Is the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid reliable?
- The 2023 CR-V Hybrid ranks worst of the six model years for reported problems, with 116 complaints and a complaint index of 100, largely steering-related at a median 10,600 miles.
- Does the Honda CR-V Hybrid have a fuel system recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 24V763000 covers 2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid vehicles for a high-pressure fuel pump that may crack and leak fuel.
- What is the top complaint area across all Honda CR-V Hybrid years?
- Steering leads with 119 complaints (24% of total), followed by Engine at 109 complaints (22%) and Fuel System at 83 complaints (17%).