2023 Honda CR-V

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2023 Honda CR-V
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2023: 504 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1997	108
1998	128
1999	127
2000	129
2001	142
2002	515
2003	467
2004	501
2005	478
2006	398
2007	884
2008	960
2009	386
2010	480
2011	551
2012	399
2013	381
2014	585
2015	668
2016	388
2017	1729
2018	2080
2019	1060
2020	330
2021	307
2022	233
2023	504
2024	362
2025	228
2026	96

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 63%

63% of complaints: steering — 318 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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The car has a very sticky feeling when steering. The car is very hard to steer at higher speeds and makes it very hard to maneuver in case of emergency The steering locks and gets super hard to turn at speeds greater than 20 mph.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231002

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I was driving in the left lane of a two lane street. Due to construction, the right hand lane had orange construction barrels. All of a sudden, alarms went off, in RED LETTERS the word BRAKE!

NHTSA ODI report, 20231107

VISIBILITY/WIPER 5%

5% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 25 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 5%

5% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I was driving in the left lane of a two lane street. Due to construction, the right hand lane had orange construction barrels. All of a sudden, alarms went off, in RED LETTERS the word BRAKE!

NHTSA ODI report, 20231107

On highway this Honda CR-V was hit by another vehicle 2013 doge at right rear side. Other car was sliding on the road , crossing the lanes and hitting the CR-V. Side airbags were deployed immediately during primary collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230321

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20230327 — seats

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.

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.

Campaign 23V092000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20231129 — EA (closed 20250128)

Momentary Increased Steering Effort

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

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...

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.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241118 — steering

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.

Campaign 24V744000 — check if this car was fixed