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2023 Honda CR-V problems

517 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Honda CR-V. The most reported area is steering (63% of them). NHTSA also lists 11 service bulletins and 8 recall campaigns.

Counts are what owners told NHTSA, as filed. NHTSA does not confirm each report, and a complaint is not proof of a cause. Injuries: 21. Deaths: 0.

Complaints by area

Each bar is the share of this model year's 517 complaints that name that area. A complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

• Steering325 · 63%
• Forward collision avoidance38 · 7%
• Other or unknown33 · 6%
• Lane departure30 · 6%
• Service brakes29 · 6%
• Electrical system28 · 5%
• Visibility and wipers28 · 5%
• Fuel system24 · 5%

13 smaller areas not shown (98 complaints in total).

Do not compare models by these numbers. NHTSA has no sales count for each model, so a model with more complaints may just have sold more cars. Use them to see which areas owners write about, not to rank cars.

Service bulletins

NHTSA's database lists 11 repair bulletins from Honda for the 2023 Honda CR-V. A bulletin is a repair instruction sent to dealers. It is not a recall and does not mean your car is covered. The 8 newest:

1. A26-017Received October 1, 2026

   Engine and engine cooling

   Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire.

2. A26-036Received April 14, 2026

   Forward collision avoidance

   When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation.

3. A23-021Received March 24, 2026

   Lane departure

   The LKAS warning light comes on when driving in reverse due to possible false detection logic occurred in the multipurpose camera software.

4. A25-071Received September 16, 2025

   Electrical system

   When the vehicle is put into reverse, the rear camera may display a black and white image.

5. A25-077Received August 8, 2025

   Engine and engine cooling

   Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover.

6. A24-052Received August 6, 2024

   Steering

   While driving at highway speeds, customers may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.

7. A23110AReceived November 16, 2023

   Power train (transmission and drive)

   Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential after it has been serviced due to over-torqueing of the drain plugs during servicing.

8. A21040AReceived March 29, 2023

   Visibility and wipers

   Rearview Mirror Mount Spring Replacement - The rearview mirror mount spring has a new design.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are free at a Honda dealer. The 3 to look at first:

1. 24V744000October 4, 2024

   Steering

   The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

2. 26V663000October 9, 2026

   Tires

   When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

3. 24V763000October 15, 2024

   Fuel system, gasoline

   The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

See all 8 recalls for the 2023 Honda CR-V, or check your VIN below to see which are open on your car.

Common repairs in this area (not a diagnosis)

These are repair jobs that sit in the areas owners report most. A complaint may need a diagnosis first: the same symptom can come from many causes, and a serious one such as engine failure is not fixed by a cheap part. They are not a forecast of what your CR-V will need. Ranges are US estimates for all makes.

Start with a diagnosis

• Diagnostic scan (check engine light)$55 to $250

Steering 325 complaints · 63%

• Tie rod end replacement (one side)$130 to $380
• Wheel alignment (four-wheel)$85 to $250

Service brakes 29 complaints · 6%

• Brake pad replacement (front)$190 to $400
• Brake rotors and pads (front)$320 to $790
• Brake pad replacement (rear)$180 to $420
• Brake caliper replacement (one wheel)$240 to $590
• Brake fluid flush$75 to $180

Electrical system 28 complaints · 5%

• Battery replacement$150 to $470
• Alternator replacement$360 to $930
• Starter replacement$280 to $740
• Battery cable replacement$100 to $340

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2023 Honda CR-V: questions

What are the most common problems on the 2023 Honda CR-V?

Of the 517 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Honda CR-V, 325 (63%) name steering, and 38 (7%) name forward collision avoidance. A complaint can list more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%. These are owner reports, not proven causes.

Is the 2023 Honda CR-V reliable?

These numbers cannot say. NHTSA complaints have no sales count to compare against, so a high number on one model does not mean it fails more than another. Use them to see which areas owners write about, then check your own VIN for open recalls.

Do these complaints include crashes or fires?

Owners marked 21 of the 517 complaints as involving a crash and 1 as involving a fire. They also reported 21 injuries and 0 deaths. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.

How many recalls does the 2023 Honda CR-V have?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are free at a Honda dealer. Enter your VIN to see which ones are open on your car.

What is a service bulletin?

A service bulletin is a repair instruction a maker sends to its dealers. It is not a recall, and it does not mean your car is covered. NHTSA lists 11 repair bulletins for the 2023 Honda CR-V.

More

• 2025 CR-V problems
• 2024 CR-V problems
• 2022 CR-V problems
• 2021 CR-V problems
• 2020 CR-V problems
• 2019 CR-V problems
• 2018 CR-V problems
• 2017 CR-V problems
• 2016 CR-V problems
• 2015 CR-V problems
• 2014 CR-V problems
• 2013 CR-V problems
• 2012 CR-V problems
• 2011 CR-V problems
• 2010 CR-V problems
• 2023 recalls
• All Honda recalls
• Honda problems by model
• Check-engine codes

Sources

• NHTSA complaint and technical service bulletin files, checked October 29, 2026
• NHTSA recalls

Complaint, bulletin and recall counts come from NHTSA as filed. Repair prices are estimates from our own ranges. Not a repair shop, estimates only.