2023 Honda CR-V problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 631 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Honda CR-V, filed between 2022-12-28 and 2026-09-19. The most common problem areas are the steering (397, 63%), forward collision avoidance (44, 7%) and lane departure (43, 7%). Owners reported 22 crashes, 2 fires, 22 injuries and 1 death in these complaints. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2023 Honda CR-V complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 397 | 63% | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 44 | 7% | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 43 | 7% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 42 | 7% | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 38 | 6% | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 34 | 5% | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| Engine | 28 | 4% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 27 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | 4% | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 22 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 19 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 17 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 2% | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 8 | 1% | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Back over prevention | 6 | 1% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Steering: 397 complaints
- 397 complaints of 631 (63%) name the steering — the steering wheel, column, gear and power-steering assist.
- 26 of them also name the lane departure; owners reported 6 crashes, 5 injuries and 1 death in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2023 Honda CR-V; the recall, campaign 24V744000, says: “The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.”
Forward collision avoidance: 44 complaints
- 44 complaints of 631 (7%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 11 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 2 crashes and 5 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Honda CR-V covers this system.
Lane departure: 43 complaints
- 43 complaints of 631 (7%) name the lane departure — lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist.
- 26 of them also name the steering; owners reported 2 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Honda CR-V covers this system.
Electrical system: 38 complaints
- 38 complaints of 631 (6%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 6 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries and 1 death in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2023 Honda CR-V; the recall, campaign 24V745000, says: “The high voltage battery modules may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the battery terminal or busbar to break and spark.”
Service brakes: 34 complaints
- 34 complaints of 631 (5%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 11 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 7 crashes, 12 injuries and 1 death in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Honda CR-V covers this system.
Engine: 28 complaints
- 28 complaints of 631 (4%) name the engine.
- 6 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Honda CR-V covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 180 |
| 2024 | 309 |
| 2025 | 80 |
| 2026 | 61 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names CR-V, CR-V HYBRID, model year 2023. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2023 Honda CR-V recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda CR-V?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2023 Honda CR-V's most common problem areas are the steering (397 of 631 complaints), forward collision avoidance (44 of 631 complaints) and lane departure (43 of 631 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2023 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA has 631 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Honda CR-V, including 22 reported crashes and 2 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Honda CR-V's problems?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2023 Honda CR-V; 2 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.