2023 Honda CR-V problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
517 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
9,350 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 38 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 322 of 517 complaints (62.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 313 | 60.5% |
| Braking behavior | 55 | 10.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 27 | 5.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 14 | 2.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 10 | 1.9% |
| Engine operation | 7 | 1.4% |
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 | 322 |
| Unknown Or Other | 34 |
| Service Brakes | 28 |
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 25 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 25 |
| Engine | 23 |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 21 |
Steering: 322; Unknown Or Other: 34; Service Brakes: 28; Electrical System: 25; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 25; Visibility/Wiper: 25; Engine: 23; Lane Departure: Assist: 21
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 34 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 34; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (34). 479 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 146 |
| 2024 | 253 |
| 2025 | 66 |
| 2026 | 51 |
2022: 1; 2023: 146; 2024: 253; 2025: 66; 2026: 51
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 313 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 55 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 27 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 11524537 · 2023-05-30 (May 30, 2023)
I bought a brand new 2023 CRV Hybrid Sport and am having issues with the steering. When at speeds greater than 20 mph , the steering becomes stiff and hard to maneuver. It makes it impossible to swerve out of the way of a dangerous life threatening situation in front of a driver Significant force and two hand driving is needed to steer left and right at higher speeds The vehicle is brand new, only 44 miles on it so far
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Owner report 11538459 · 2023-08-14 (August 14, 2023)
Vehicle had sudden clunking noise near right front tire when being driven. Vehicle had TPMS light on. Vehicle has never been in a car accident, never has hit a bump at a high speed, and has never been crashed into anything. I was alarmed and scared of the sudden loud clunking noise. I took it immediately to the Norm Reeves Honda Center to get vehicle inspected. As I drove it to the Honda Center I drove slow and with precaution in fear of the car malfunctioning on the road. The vehicle was inspected by service department and confirmed that t…
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Owner report 11513135 · 2023-03-21 (March 21, 2023)
On highway this Honda CR-V was hit by another vehicle 2013 doge at right rear side. Other car was sliding on the road , crossing the lanes and hitting the CR-V. Side airbags were deployed immediately during primary collision. CR-V didn’t stop after that. It turned left from right most lane and hit the median heavily. Lane keeping assistance, frontal collision system, automatic emergency braking did not work properly. It hit the median and all front airbags were deployed. Honda should improve the safety features when it was hit by other car in r…
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Owner report 11513722 · 2023-03-25 (March 25, 2023)
The Automatic Emergency Braking abruptly stopped while traveling 50 mph without any obstructions in front of me almost causing a rear end collision from the car behind me. In addition the stop caused minor whiplash.
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Owner report 11530531 · 2023-07-05 (July 5, 2023)
At approximately 9:30pm CST Saturday June 17th my 2023 Honda CRV Sport Touring has a rapid loss of power while travelling on the I-55 expressway in Illinois before the Weber Rd exit. Received critical engine failure error message and transmission failure error message. Final error was emission system error. Engine block was shaking severely - car could not move. Car towed to dealership where purchased, Valley Honda in Aurora IL. Has been with their service since then. They said piston was misfiring. They were talking about breaking down …
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Owner report 11545950 · 2023-09-22 (September 22, 2023)
This is the second occurrence of a similar problem. First problem occurred on Sept 14, 2023 and service slip is attached. While driving the car lost power but I was able to regain power but I got adaptive cruise control system problem, collision mitigation braking system problem, smart entry system problem -see dealer warnings. Pulled into a parking lot but when I shut car off got accessory mode on screen. Navigation system remained active and could not restart car or lock car doors. Called service and they jump started the car and I drove …
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Owner report 11509741 · 2023-03-01 (March 1, 2023)
On 2/11/23, after having my car less than a month and having fewer than 1000 miles on it, I got a critical warning light that told me to stop driving as soon as possible because my 12 volt battery wasn’t charging and my vehicle was not safe to drive. My car had to be towed to the dealership and the power control unit needs to be replaced. I had no clues that I was going to get this warning so it came as a total shock to me that my car was no longer drivable. Luckily I was in a location where I was able to stop driving very quickly and was not o…
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Owner report 11528730 · 2023-06-25 (June 25, 2023)
Within two hours of picking new CRV up, Auto Stop Idle Problem - see your Dealer" message popped up. Two weeks later, 12 error messages popped up on dash. Took vehicle in 5 times for repairs after error messages popped up after each repair. Front grill, battery sensor, battery and entire harness were replaced. I don't feel confident I can trust the safety of this vehicle. In addition, this vehicle does not have blind spot warning.
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Owner report 11559520 · 2023-12-11 (December 11, 2023)
I experienced a fuel theft while parked in a hospital parking lot. This vehicle has a fuel filler lid that opens from outside and can be opened by anyone. I came back to the vehicle to find the fuel filler lid open and the gas tank at a lower level than when I parked. I checked and there was no leakage. Fuel filler lids should open from inside vehicles or have a lock on them.
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Owner report 11620484 · 2024-10-17 (October 17, 2024)
I went into the Honda of Seattle dealership to repair the #QJT 2023-25 CR-V EPS Grbx Greasing Saf Rec (NHTSA#24V-744) and the #PJW 2023-25 Multi-Model High-Pressure Fuel Pump Stop Sale (NHTSA#PENDING) issues. The service desk informed me that no work could be performed until the parts are delivered to the dealership. I purchased the vehicle from this same dealership. My car sputtered and lost speed for several seconds during a drive in Summer 2023. I had to let go of the gas before the car returned to normal operation. I did not know it at the…
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Owner report 11626319 · 2024-11-20 (November 20, 2024)
AFTER CHANGING STEERING RACK ON THIS CAR, SOMETIME LANE KEEPING ASSITANCE AUTOMATICALLY ON IN BETWEEN HIGHWAY AND CAR TRY TO CHANGE LANE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY BUTTON LANE KEEPING ASSISTANCE AUTOMATICALY ON. ALSO LOSS OF POWER ON HIGHWAY
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