2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 107
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2023
Opened by NHTSA
66% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 107 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 74 |
| 2021 | 104 |
| 2022 | 75 |
| 2023 | 107 |
| 2024 | 85 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
66% · 71 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Steering wheel issue: I had a similar issue with my old 22 Civic. Now it's a known and common problem, it's hard to make small adjustments. It may not be related to the speed or the use of LKAS. There is no warning on the dashboard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-22
Lane departure
13% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing assist and warning.
Fuel system, gasoline
8% · 9 reportsElectrical system
7% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing horn.
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Unknown. Per insurance company my car was deemed to be a manufacturing issue that caused and electrical fire while my vehicle was parked and turned off at work. Deemed a total loss.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-08
Forward collision avoidance
6% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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I was driving in 55 mph zone in heavy rain and car slowed down to less than 25 mph and would not accelerate over 25 mph when I pressed the gas.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-10
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-10-11Power train23V588000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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2023-11-29Engineering analysisClosed 2025-01-28 Momentary Increased Steering Effort
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2024-11-18Steering24V744000 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...
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.
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2024-11-27Electrical system24V745000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery modules may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the battery terminal or busbar to break and spark.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HJR.
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2025-02-20Fuel system, gasoline24V763000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
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Date not on fileTires26V366000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026.
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Date not on fileTires26V663000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 71 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V366000 · Tires
- Recall 26V663000 · Tires
- Recall 23V588000 · Power train
- Recall 24V744000 · Steering
- Recall 24V745000 · Electrical system
- Recall 24V763000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 66% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.