Worst 2023 Honda HR-V Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Wipers & Visibility
Steering Defects
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Honda HR-V.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers & Visibility | 318 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 75 | 3 | — | 36,825 mi | |
| Body Structure | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 31 | — | — | 16,707 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 28 | — | — | 27,019 mi | |
| Rear Window Defogger | 24 | — | — | 10,262 mi | |
| Visibility | 21 | — | — | 18,092 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Honda HR-V
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,487,429 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 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
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2023 Honda HR-V — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 Honda HR-V reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda HR-V reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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