Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda CR-V, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Steering325
- Forward collision avoidance38
- Unknown or other33
- Lane departure30
- Service brakes29
- Electrical system28
- Visibility/wiper25
- Structure23
- Engine21
- Fuel/propulsion system16
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 21 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 8 2023 CR-V vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 3 people died inside them, and 3 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Honda CR-V failed the safety check 0.46% of the time — 33% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 13,883 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
2,895 Honda CR-V cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions use 7.1 l/100 km on the road against 6.8 in the WLTP test (+5%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 2,504 | 7.1 | 6.8 | +5% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 391 | 5.2 | 0.8 | +561% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 Honda CR-V cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 hybrid (109 kW, 146 hp) and 2.0 hybrid (107 kW, 143 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 hybrid | 109 kW 146 hp | 97 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 107 kW 143 hp | 54 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
153 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 39% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €62,100.
Most common APK defects
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
3,964 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 24 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
61 of these cars first registered in 2023 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 58,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
666 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 1 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
| 2023 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 7.8–8.4 L/100 km (about 28–30 mpg US), CO₂ 181–197 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 8.4 | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| CR-V AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.1 | 7.6 | 8.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Honda CR-V.
| 2024606 15 Oct 2024 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the fuel pump could crack and leak fuel. Saf… |
| 2024588 3 Oct 2024 | Steering Issue: On certain vehicles, the steering gearbox may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, there could be a sudden change in steering feel and an … |
| 2024585 3 Oct 2024 | High Voltage Issue: On certain vehicles, some negative terminals in the high-voltage battery may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, a terminal and/or bus bar… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Honda told its dealers about the 2023 Honda CR-V: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011793 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and Pilots with a customer complaint of a rearview camera inop where the center touch-screen is solid black/blank when the vehicle is in reverse. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11011792 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2024 Accord 1.5Ls, 2021-2024 Civics 1.5Ls, 2023-2024 CR-Vs 1.5Ls, and 2017 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010679 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and Pilots with a customer complaint of a rearview camera inop where the center touch-screen is solid black/blank when the vehicle is in reverse. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010676 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of warning: shutter grille issue" or "charging system problem" error message on the Multi-Information Display (MID). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010549 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2024 Accord 1.5Ls, 2021-2024 Civics 1.5Ls, 2023-2024 CR-Vs 1.5Ls, and 2017 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Effciency Below Threshold] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010548 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of warning: shutter grille issue" or "charging system problem" error message on the Multi-Information Display (MID). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010111 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of warning: shutter grille issue" or "charging system problem" error message on the Multi-Information Display (MID). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11009201 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of warning: shutter grille issue" or "charging system problem" error message on the Multi-Information Display (MID). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11009189 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11008202 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of warning: shutter grille issue" or "charging system problem" error message on the Multi-Information Display (MID). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11007889 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11007885 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of warning: shutter grille issue" or "charging system problem" error message on the Multi-Information Display (MID). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11007644 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11006817 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of warning: shutter grille issue" or "charging system problem" error message on the Multi-Information Display (MID). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11006816 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11006247 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11006246 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of windshield washer system inop, leaking or both. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11005730 | Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, customers may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center. |
| 11005268 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of windshield washer system inop, leaking or both. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11005267 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11004270 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of windshield washer system inop, leaking or both. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11004265 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11001418 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11000715 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of windshield washer system inop, leaking or both. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11000282 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of windshield washer system inop, leaking or both. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Momentary Increased Steering Effort
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation