How many engine complaints does the 2023 Honda CR-V have?

NHTSA lists 34 engine-related complaints for the 2023 CR-V, which is 7% of the 515 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Honda CR-V engine?

No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this engine complaint category.

What engine problems do owners report most on the 2023 CR-V?

Owners most frequently describe sudden unintended acceleration combined with brakes that feel locked or unresponsive, along with some reports of sudden power loss, misfires, and multiple warning lights activating at once.

At what mileage do 2023 CR-V engine problems tend to occur?

The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 7,610.5 miles.

Have any crashes or injuries resulted from 2023 CR-V engine complaints?

NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint category shows 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported.

2023 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 34 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Honda CR-V, 7% of its 515 total complaints. Owners most often described sudden unintended acceleration paired with unresponsive brakes, plus some power-loss and misfire events. No related recalls are on file, and median mileage at failure is 7,610.5.

Engine complaints: 34; 7% of 515
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 7,611 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while slowly parking or reversing at low speed, with the brake pedal feeling locked and unable to stop the vehicle.
Some drivers describe the engine suddenly accelerating on its own while coming to a stop at 15-20 MPH, forcing them to steer into a curb to regain control.
Others report a sudden loss of power on the highway with a critical engine failure message, transmission failure message, and an emissions system error appearing together, accompanied by severe engine shaking.
One owner reported a cylinder 1 misfire that caused the vehicle to enter limp mode with every dashboard warning light illuminated.
A few complaints mention all dashboard lights and warnings activating along with an inability to accelerate past a low speed.
One driver reported the vehicle stalled after going into reverse then wildly accelerating with no braking response, narrowly avoiding hitting a pedestrian.

When 2023 Honda CR-V engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 31, 2023, latest Sep 15, 2026.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2023 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2023 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201079 (16%)
201159 (11%)
2012107 (27%)
2013119 (31%)
2014222 (38%)
2015271 (40%)
2016123 (31%)
2017577 (33%)
2018591 (28%)
2019129 (12%)
202049 (14%)
202138 (12%)
202221 (8%)
202334 (7%)
202440 (10%)
202535 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2023 Honda CR-V have?: NHTSA lists 34 engine-related complaints for the 2023 CR-V, which is 7% of the 515 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Honda CR-V engine?: No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this engine complaint category.
What engine problems do owners report most on the 2023 CR-V?: Owners most frequently describe sudden unintended acceleration combined with brakes that feel locked or unresponsive, along with some reports of sudden power loss, misfires, and multiple warning lights activating at once.
At what mileage do 2023 CR-V engine problems tend to occur?: The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 7,610.5 miles.
Have any crashes or injuries resulted from 2023 CR-V engine complaints?: NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint category shows 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported.