Reliable Auto DB

2023 Honda CR-V reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 Honda CR-V has 515 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 155 per year. That is more complaints per year than most CR-V years here — over the median of the other years, which is 64. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Steering, Fuel pump, and Recliner.

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L
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Complaints

515

Per year

155

Recalls

3

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (325 of 515), then Forward collision avoidance (37) and Lane departure (30). The most filings arrived in 2024 (253 of 515). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 9,350 miles, and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 15,000 miles. Those filings include 21 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 16 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 CR-V has 256 complaints, 36 per year, and the 2024 has 390 complaints, 130 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Honda CR-V. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall Steering 2024-10-03 · NHTSA campaign 24V744000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 1,693,199
Recall Fuel pump 2023-12-18 · NHTSA campaign 23V858000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 2,490,460
Recall seats, front assembly, recliner 2023-02-16 · NHTSA campaign 23V092000
Summary 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."
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.
Vehicles affected 98

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (515 total)

Steering
325
Forward collision avoidance
37
Lane departure
30
Service brakes
29
Electrical system
28
Visibility and wipers
25
Structure
22
Engine
21
Fuel and propulsion system
16
Powertrain
14
Speed control
13
Fuel system, gasoline
8
Air bags
6
Back-over prevention
6
Exterior lighting
5
Visibility
4
Seats
3
Wheels
3
Seat belts
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
Traction control
1
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Crash-flagged

21

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

16

Death reports

1

Of the 38 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 9,350 miles. The middle half fall between 5,000 and 15,000 miles.

Complaints filed per year

1202214620232532024642025512026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding our 2023 Honda CR-V because of repeated and increasingly serious problems involving the vehicle's computer/electronic systems, automatic steering/driver-assistance…"
    Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-19
  • "While driving my 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid at approximately 40-45 mph, the vehicle began hesitating and not accelerating smoothly. A Check Engine/Emissions System warning also appeared. The vehicle had approximately 31,873…"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-15
  • "My crv is roasting a problem related to the steering (guide/steering wheel) to what many call Hardened Steering: The steering wheel becomes rigid intermittently, making maneuvers difficult"
    Steering · filed 2026-09-15
  • "My car is experiencing a failure of the shutter grill motor. It’s a motor that opens and closes the shutters to let air through a cooling radiator. The car is not getting hot. The shutters are fully open. I assume this…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-07
  • "Vehicle was brought in for steering gearbox recall repair. After the recall was performed, the vehicle developed a loud thumping noise from the front passenger side. Upon returning to the dealer for diagnosis, the…"
    Wheels · filed 2026-08-31

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV FWD Not rated 4 stars 5 stars Not rated
2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Honda CR-V SUV FWD Not rated 4 stars 5 stars Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
CR-V all-wheel drive 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) All-wheel drive 27 32 29 MPG $2250
CR-V front-wheel drive 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 28 34 30 MPG $2150
CR-V hybrid all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) All-wheel drive 40 34 37 MPG $1750
CR-V hybrid front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 43 36 40 MPG $1600

Specs and fitment

6th generation, 2023–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 , 4.2 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R17 (LX) to 235/55R19 (Hybrid Sport Touring)
Towing capacity 1,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Certain 2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid vehicles are covered by a nationwide safety recall (NHTSA campaign 24V-763, Honda number PJW) for a high-pressure fuel pump that may have been manufactured improperly, allowing a crack to form and develop a fuel leak. Honda states a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases fire risk; dealers inspect the pump and replace it when a leak is confirmed. The recall does not apply to the gasoline-only 1.5L turbo CR-V.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Honda CR-V reliable?

The 2023 Honda CR-V has 515 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 155 per year. That is more complaints per year than most CR-V years here — over the median of the other years, which is 64. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Steering, Fuel pump, and Recliner.

What are common problems with a 2023 Honda CR-V?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (325 of 515), then Forward collision avoidance (37) and Lane departure (30). The most filings arrived in 2024 (253 of 515). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 9,350 miles, and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 15,000 miles. Those filings include 21 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 16 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2023 Honda CR-V more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 CR-V has 256 complaints, 36 per year, and the 2024 has 390 complaints, 130 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Honda CR-V been recalled?

The 2023 Honda CR-V has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Honda CR-V?

Owners have filed 515 complaints about the 2023 Honda CR-V with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Honda CR-V get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Honda CR-V is 34 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Honda CR-V?

5th generation (2017-2022).

Does the Honda CR-V have oil dilution problems?

The 1.5L turbo engine in 2017-2018 CR-Vs is affected by a documented fuel-dilution issue on short, cold trips; Honda issued a software and oil-change fix but did not issue a recall.