2023 Honda HR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 688 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda HR-V. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (319), Unknown Or Other (215), Steering (78).
Key takeaways
- 688 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 | 46% |
| Unknown Or Other | 215 | 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%.
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| 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.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-27
I was driving down the road. The back window busted for no reason. I called honda and other places. They said the window had already been replaced under the recall... I believe. So it is up to me to pay.
Tires - filed 2026-10-09
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Destination LE3, Tire Size: 225/55/R18, DOT Number: 17X5LDLE3. The contact stated that all four tires were inflated for several days before the rear passenger’s side tire had a blowout. While driving 70 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated....
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...
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More for the 2023 Honda HR-V
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.