2023 Honda CR-V HYBRID problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
111 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
10,800 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 72 of 111 complaints (64.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 76 | 68.5% |
| Braking behavior | 10 | 9.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 6.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 1.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 72 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
Steering: 72; Fuel System, Gasoline: 9; Electrical System: 8; Lane Departure: Assist: 8; Unknown Or Other: 8; Lane Departure: Warning: 6; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 5; Power Train: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 99 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2023: 34; 2024: 56; 2025: 14; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 76 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11533764 · 2023-07-22 (July 22, 2023)
Steering wheel issue: I had a similar issue with my old 22 Civic. Now it's a known and common problem, it's hard to make small adjustments. It may not be related to the speed or the use of LKAS. There is no warning on the dashboard. Brake pedal: Randomly I feel friction on the pedal when I press it. Like the steering wheel issue it starts to happen and disappears. No warning messages. LKAS giving false warnings, especially when going backwards.
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Owner report 11550104 · 2023-10-16 (October 16, 2023)
At speeds above 40 miles on the highway, the steering occasionally feels sticky or resistant, disrupting the smoothness of the drive. The best way I can explain it is this: Imagine you're driving on a straight road at a speed above 40 Miles, gradual turn with the steering wheel turned only slightly. Then, when you need to adjust it a bit more to stay on the road, it feels like there's a momentary increase in resistance, almost as if the steering briefly "sticks" and then returns to its usual firmness. It's as if the steering wheel gets stuck…
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Owner report 11521297 · 2023-05-10 (May 10, 2023)
I was driving in 55 mph zone in heavy rain and car slowed down to less than 25 mph and would not accelerate over 25 mph when I pressed the gas. Dashboard lit up amber and stated “collision mitigation braking system problem..see your dealer” and lane departure problem. Car eventually accelerated but automatically decreased speed again and I was unable to accelerate after pressing gas. This happened at least 6 separate times in a 7 mile drive home. This could have easily caused an accident because visibility was low due to heavy rain and it was n…
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Owner report 11539983 · 2023-08-22 (August 22, 2023)
Yesterday, temporarily, the car would not move when placed in gear. It was parked in our car port. Everything seemed to be normal until the car was placed in reverse (R). Pressure on the gas pedal produced no response. Putting the car in drive (D) also produced no response. All the settings seemed normal, no brake lock engaged etc. Powering the car off and then back on did not improve the situation until about the third attempt, when spontaneously the car resumed normal functions. The safety risk is that there are times when in an emerge…
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Owner report 11570027 · 2024-02-05 (February 5, 2024)
Steering momentarily locks up and requires higher effort. Dealer says known defect and the electric power steering gearbox is bad.
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Owner report 11570793 · 2024-02-08 (February 8, 2024)
Unknown. Per insurance company my car was deemed to be a manufacturing issue that caused and electrical fire while my vehicle was parked and turned off at work. Deemed a total loss. Fire seemed to start near the infotainment system and burned/melted the entire dash and consoles. Passenger airbag deployed and windshield shattered. Interior roof singed.
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Owner report 11745935 · 2026-06-23 (June 23, 2026)
2023 Honda CR-V, purchased new in Mar 2023 from Friendly Honda, Poughkeepsie, NY. All regular service completed at Lia Honda, Brewster, NY. On [XXX], car was driven without incident and parked inside a garage. On [XXX] upon ignition, car immediately displayed a “christmas tree” of warnings for every major system, including but not limited to: Electric Power Steering, AWD, Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation, Hill Descent, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keeping Assistance. Behavior has continued every time the car is started. Car …
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Owner report 11629557 · 2024-12-09 (December 9, 2024)
Hi, I have received 2 safety recall notices against my Honda 2023 CR-V on 3rd October & 14th October. One was for the Steering gearbox worm wheel & Other was for the improper production of the high pressure fuel pump. Since then I have visited & contacted Honda Carland Roswell numerous times but everytime I get the answer the parts are not available. It's been 2 months & they can't guarantee the availability also. When pressed further their only response is contact Honda. Is there any regulations where once the safety recall is issued it sh…
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Owner report 11632434 · 2024-12-26 (December 26, 2024)
It has been more than 2 months since recall from Honda for my car triggered, I called my Honda car dealer from where i purchased my car last year, i called them couple of times to get these two recall fixed but they are not responding to schedule an appointment and even not have inspected vehicle for the recall defect. I am not sure about how safe is my car to drive with these recall defect. There are two recall, one related to fuel pump and second one related to gear box greasing, i request your intervention to help me with Honda service deale…
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Owner report 11567291 · 2024-01-23 (January 23, 2024)
On 1/6/24 I started my 2023 Honda CRV Hybrid Sport (5,500 miles) and every warning light on the dashboard (brakes, tires, check engine) was on. The error messages displayed said "emissions system problem, avoid heavy acceleration & high speed". It repeated this message for the power brakes, power steering, ABS, hybrid system, and all of the ADAS systems. Took to the dealer and they reset the codes and it drove normally. Problem re-occurred on 1/8/24, same symptoms. Dealer stated the wire harness for the radar camera needed to be replaced, it wa…
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