Worst 2023 Honda CR-V Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Brakes
Wipers & Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Honda CR-V.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 313 | 5 | — | 11,363 mi | |
| Brakes | 26 | 7 | — | 8,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 22 | 2 | 1 | 3,094 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 22 | 2 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 20 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | — | 1 | 6,390 mi | |
| Body Structure | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 15 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 4 | — | 11,343 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 9,500 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 4 | — | 11,500 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas:Driver Monitoring:Camera/Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Automatic Steering | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Honda CR-V
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,183,757 vehicles.
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.
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.
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."
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2023 Honda CR-V — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda CR-V reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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