2023 Honda CR-V
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 522
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2023
Opened by NHTSA
62% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 522 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 128 |
| 1999 | 127 |
| 2000 | 129 |
| 2001 | 142 |
| 2002 | 515 |
| 2003 | 468 |
| 2004 | 501 |
| 2005 | 479 |
| 2006 | 398 |
| 2007 | 887 |
| 2008 | 962 |
| 2009 | 386 |
| 2010 | 480 |
| 2011 | 554 |
| 2012 | 402 |
| 2013 | 382 |
| 2014 | 587 |
| 2015 | 672 |
| 2016 | 393 |
| 2017 | 1,770 |
| 2018 | 2,151 |
| 2019 | 1,103 |
| 2020 | 362 |
| 2021 | 334 |
| 2022 | 264 |
| 2023 | 522 |
| 2024 | 391 |
| 2025 | 256 |
| 2026 | 148 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
62% · 325 reportsMost commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion).
Show complaint excerpts
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 systems, and automatic braking...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-19
Also filed under Service brakes and electrical system
I was driving in Houston and I tried to turn left to avoid someone hitting me from the back do to a slow down and I couldnât turn left my gear was too stiff to turn. I got hit from behind and it turn into a hit and run.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-17
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, 2023-10-02
Forward collision avoidance
11% · 58 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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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, 2023-11-07
Also filed under Service brakes
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, 2023-03-21
Also filed under Lane departure
The honda dealer states that the clip/ brackt that holds the multi view camera has broken. There is no damaged to the windshield or housing of the camera, the clip just failed and they could not tell me why.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Lane departure
7% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing assist and warning.
Service brakes
6% · 30 reportsElectrical system
6% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing horn and camera/sensor.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023Complaint volume 522 complaints filed for this model year.
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2023-03-27Seats23V092000 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.
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2023-11-29Engineering analysisClosed 2025-01-28 Momentary Increased Steering Effort
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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 325 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 58 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 39 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V092000 · Seats
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 24V744000 · Steering
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- Is the 2023 Honda CR-V reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Honda CR-V is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda CR-V?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Honda CR-V have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.