2023 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 515 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Steering (325), Forward Collision Avoidance (37), Unknown Or Other (33).
Key takeaways
- 515 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 21 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 21 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 325 | 63% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 | 6% |
| Lane Departure | 30 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 28 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 25 | 5% |
| Structure | 22 | 4% |
| Engine | 21 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 3% |
| Power Train | 14 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | Not rated | 4/5 | 5/5 | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-19
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 system. My wife and I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle. The pro...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-15
While driving my 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid at approximately 40-45 mph, the vehicle began hesitating and not accelerating smoothly. A Check Engine/Emissions System warning also appeared. The vehicle had approximately 31,873 miles. I took the vehicle to an authorized Honda dealership for diagnosis. The dealer recommended r...
Steering - filed 2026-09-15
My crv is roasting a problem related to the steering (guide/steering wheel) to what many call Hardened Steering: The steering wheel becomes rigid intermittently, making maneuvers difficult
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.