2023 Honda CR-V: common problems and reliability

The 2023 Honda CR-V has 607 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and lane departure. Owners most often flag narrow front seats with pronounced bolsters causing initial discomfort (breaks in over time). frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2023 model year

607
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
21
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Honda CR-V vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

steering
389
lane departure
42
forward collision avoidance
42
electrical system
34
service brakes
33

Recalls affecting the 2023 CR-V

seats:front assembly:recliner

Campaign 23V092000

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

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 23V858000

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

steering

Campaign 24V744000

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

power train:automatic transmission:internal:cvt

Campaign 23V588000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment, particularly for the latest hybrid models (2023-2026). The vehicle is consistently praised for its exceptional practicality, spacious and high-quality interior, quiet and smooth ride quality, and refined hybrid powertrain. Th

  • Narrow front seats with pronounced bolsters causing initial discomfort (breaks in over time). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Hybrid powertrain noise and struggle on steep highway inclines, with significant engine revving and reduced fuel economy. Frequency: recurrent.
  • 1.5L turbocharged gasoline engine issues in older models (pre-2023), including oil dilution and head gasket failures. Frequency: recurrent (for specific model years).
  • Steering system complaints (vibration, feel) reported for models around the 2022 model year, potentially addressed by a recall (#24V-744). Frequency: isolated.
  • Minor infotainment lag, particularly with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the CR-V.

Typical used price

Used CR-V listings typically run $16,479–$25,125 across 2010 to 2026 model years.

Other CR-V model years