2023 Honda CR-V: common problems and reliability

The 2023 Honda CR-V has 608 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

608
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).

Is 2023 a good year for the CR-V?

Across the 18 CR-V model years we track, complaint volume runs from 138 (1999) to 2,076 (2018). With 608 complaints, the 2023 CR-V sits abovethe model's median of 527.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

steering
389
lane departure
43
forward collision avoidance
43
electrical system
35
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…

  • 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.

Owner insights cover all generations of the CR-V. See the full CR-V owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

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

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