2023 Honda CR-V Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2023 Honda CR-V ranks 5th worst out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 80 and is rated Avoid. Steering complaints dominate at 63% of reports, with three recalls covering steering, fuel system, and seat frame issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #5 of 21 CR-V years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 515
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 21
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 21
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 27.5 city / 33 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 21 / 1
Top 2023 Honda CR-V problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering325 (63%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras42 (8%)
- Engine34 (7%)
- Other33 (6%)
- Electrical System32 (6%)
- Brakes30 (6%)
- Lane Departure30 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers28 (5%)
- Structure & Body25 (5%)
- Fuel System24 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the steering wheel sticking then suddenly breaking free at highway speeds, causing a jerking motion that is hard to correct.
- Several drivers describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, with the brake pedal feeling locked and unresponsive.
- Some owners report the front passenger seat back frame collapsing or twisting backward after a rear-end collision.
- One report describes a lane keeping assist and collision system engaging during a side-impact crash without preventing the vehicle from veering into a median.
- Median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints was 7,610.5 miles, and for steering was 10,000 miles, suggesting these issues surface early in ownership.
2023 Honda CR-V recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V744000Oct 3, 2024Steering1,693,199 vehicles
Steering
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- NHTSA 23V092000Feb 16, 2023Structure & Body98 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles. The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk: A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6PK.
2023 Honda CR-V fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27.5 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 29.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Honda CR-V reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 CR-V ranks 5th worst among 21 model years with a complaint index of 80, so it carries an Avoid rating relative to other CR-V years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2023 Honda CR-V?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 325 of 515 complaints (63%), with a median failure mileage of 10,000 miles and 6 reported crashes.
- Does the 2023 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists three recalls for the 2023 CR-V: a steering worm gear/grease issue (24V744000), a fuel pump module replacement (23V858000), and a front passenger seat back frame weld defect (23V092000).
- How does the 2023 CR-V compare to other CR-V years?
- The 2023 CR-V's complaint index of 80 is worse than most CR-V years but lower than 2018 (100) and 2017 (95), while years like 2013 and 2022 scored much lower with Best verdicts.