2023 Honda HR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 686 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda HR-V. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (319), Unknown Or Other (214), Steering (78).
Key takeaways
- 686 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 319 | 47% |
| Unknown Or Other | 214 | 31% |
| Steering | 78 | 11% |
| Visibility | 78 | 11% |
| Structure | 33 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 30 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 13 | 2% |
| Engine | 8 | 1% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 1% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 1% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | Not rated | 5/5 | 5/5 | Not rated |
| 2023 Honda HR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-09-16
The steering started sticking on sept. 1st. I was driving on croatan highway in obx nc I was surprised because it never did that before. My son in law is. Honda certified mechanic. He said it was sticking. But he could not fix it because Honda needed to fix it. I took it to Honda in va. For my oil and filter change and...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-27
Fuel pump not holding enough pressure causing issues with car starting. No warning lights were displayed. Dealership checked and confirmed and replaced defective parts
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-23
In April, I returned to my vehicle in my employer’s parking lot in Cranberry Township, PA and found the rear window completely shattered, with glass both inside and outside the vehicle. I immediately contacted my Honda service center and was told there were no reported issues or recalls. Because the vehicle was unsafe ...
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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.