The Verdict
Worst problem area
Steering
Steering leads by volume: 397 of 633 complaints (63%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more reported injuries (12) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 351 in 2022 to 633 in 2023.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 633
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,550–$2,150
- Combined MPG
- 29–40
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2023 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,650–2,150 | 1,650–2,150 | 1,550–2,150 | 1,550–2,150 | 1,550–2,200 | |
| Combined MPG | 29–38 | 29–38 | 29–40 | 29–40 | 28–40 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 27–40 / 32–35 | 27–40 / 32–35 | 27–43 / 32–36 | 27–43 / 32–36 | 26–43 / 31–36 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 234–305 | 234–305 | 223–305 | 223–305 | 223–312 | |
| Complaints filed | 447 | 351 | 633 | 483 | 295 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 19 | 12 | 22 | 31 | 34 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 9 | 22 | 18 | 27 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda CR-V have?
8 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Honda CR-V?
Steering: 397 of 633 NHTSA complaints (63%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Honda CR-V get?
EPA rates it 29–40 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Honda CR-V?
EPA estimates $1,550–$2,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 28 mpg | 34 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 290 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg (low) | 32 mpg (low) | 29 mpg (low) | $2,150 (high) | 305 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 43 mpg (high) | 36 mpg (high) | 40 mpg (high) | $1,550 (low) | 223 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | 37 mpg | $1,700 | 237 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 38 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Brakes | 36 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Steering | 397 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 9 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 94 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 26 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 42 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (8)
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- Defect
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
- Consequence
- A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is PPW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 17, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 26V366 will need to have the new remedy completed.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
STEERING
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the battery module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HJR.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NFG and HFF.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6PK.