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2023 Honda CR-V: Too new to judge

The 2023 Honda CR-V has been on the road for 47 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 631 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 3.2× the rate other CR-V years drew in their first 47 months, per vehicle sold.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the steering (63% of complaints, median 10,000 miles).

Complaint index
3.2×
partial: first 47 months
Rank
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rated after five years
Complaints
631
in 47 months so far
Recalls
7
campaigns
6th generation, 2023–today (first year of the generation; redesign years often run worse) · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

Photo: 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD · Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Steering63% · 397 complaints · median 10,000 miles
  2. Driver assistance13% · 83 complaints
  3. Brakes6% · 36 complaints
  4. Electrical6% · 38 complaints · median 1,000 miles
  5. Fuel and propulsion6% · 40 complaints
  6. Air bags1% · 8 complaints
  7. Engine5% · 29 complaints · median 10,000 miles
  8. Speed control2% · 14 complaints · median 13,000 miles
  9. Visibility5% · 31 complaints
  10. Powertrain3% · 19 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Brakes

Owners describe unpredictable braking behavior in their CR-Vs, ranging from brakes that fail to stop the car to automatic braking systems that engage suddenly without an obstacle present. Many say dealers struggled to diagnose or reproduce the problem, leaving them uncertain the issue was resolved.

Warning signs:
Some report warning messages such as "BRAKE", collision mitigation or driver assist alerts, grinding or squealing noises, hard or unresponsive brake pedal, or dashboard lights before the incident.
What shops did:
Dealers often could not reproduce or diagnose the issue, sometimes reset systems, reduced sensitivity, replaced a brake booster, or told owners brakes were a normal wear item.

“while depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle”

Driver assistance

Owners of this CR-V describe sticky or jerking steering along with driver-assistance systems that brake hard or malfunction without cause. Repairs are often delayed by backordered parts, and some dealers say they cannot reproduce or resolve the problem.

Warning signs:
Many report dashboard warnings like "Lane Keeping Assist," "Collision Mitigation Braking System" or "see your dealer," along with sudden hard braking, steering resistance, or a stuck steering wheel that then jerks free.
What shops did:
Dealers often diagnosed a failed camera, radar unit or power steering rack, but many owners report parts on backorder for months, or that dealers could not duplicate or fix the issue at all.

“my steering began to get a "sticky" feeling to it, as if the steering was hesitant to respond to slight movement of the steering wheel”

“Steering sticks when going over any sort of lane departure. This is dangerous when exiting a tight offramp or coming on a tight onramp.”

Steering

Many owners of the 2023 CR-V report the steering wheel sticking or binding, especially at highway speeds, requiring extra force that can cause sudden jerks or overcorrection. Dealer repairs vary widely, from being unable to duplicate the issue to replacing steering racks or gearboxes, often delayed by parts shortages.

Warning signs:
Many report a sticky, notchy, or resistant feeling in the steering wheel, especially at highway speeds, followed by a sudden jerk or release once extra force is applied.
What shops did:
Dealers often could not duplicate the issue or found no fault, though some replaced the steering rack, gearbox, or EPS assembly, sometimes delayed by backordered parts.
Mileage:
most between 10,000 and 15,000 miles, among 22 complaints that give it

“Around 6600 miles I started noticing the steering sticking and require more than normal force to move the wheel.”

“This problem has been reproduced/confirmed by the dealership, and the dealership will be replacing the steering rack to alleviate the issue.”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (7)

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  • NHTSA 26V366000June 20261,048,613 vehicles

    Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

    Risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 24V763000October 2024720,810 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 24V744000October 20241,693,199 vehicles

    Steering

    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.

    Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 24V745000October 202498 vehicles

    Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery modules may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the battery terminal or busbar to break and spark.

    Risk: An electrical spark increases the risk of an injury or fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the battery module, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 23V858000December 20232,490,460 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

    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.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 23V588000August 202319 vehicles

    Power train: automatic transmission: internal: cvt

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge.

  • NHTSA 23V092000February 202398 vehicles

    Seats: front assembly: recliner

    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."

    Risk: A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Honda sent NHTSA 109 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2023 CR-V. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • A26-036 · April 2026When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation.
  • A23-021 · March 2026The LKAS warning light comes on when driving in reverse due to possible false detection logic occurred in the multipurpose camera software.
  • A24-052 · July 2024While driving at highway speeds, customers may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.
  • A23-022 · February 2023The Adaptive Cruise Control stops working or cancels while driving, and the “Collision Mitigation Braking System problem.
  • A26-017 · August 2026Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
  • A26-019 · August 2026Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
  • AEBM08262026901 · August 2026Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through…
  • A26-088 · August 2026To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation.

All 2023 CR-V bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2023 Honda CR-V reliable?
The 2023 Honda CR-V has been on the road for 47 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 631 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 3.2× the rate other CR-V years drew in their first 47 months, per vehicle sold. Ratings compare CR-V years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2023 CR-V problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the steering (63%), driver-assistance features and cameras (13%) and the brakes (6%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2023 Honda CR-V been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda CR-V, the most recent in June 2026 (tires). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Honda. The 2023 Honda CR-V on NHTSA.gov · How we rate