Sixth generation
2023 Honda CR-V
The most reported problem on the 2023 Honda CR-V is sticky steering, with 238 complaints, usually around 8,000 miles.
- 515owner complaints
- 3recalls
- 21involved a crash
- 9,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 19, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your CR-V doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2023 model year.
Is the 2023 Honda CR-V reliable?
The 2023 Honda CR-V has 515 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 3.1 times the median of 166 for 2023 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 CR-V model years since 2014, it has the 5th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2022 and 2024
- At 129 complaints for each year on the road, the 2023 runs 2.5 times the 2022 (52) and close to the 2024 (131).
- Top problem
- One problem takes up much of the file: sticky steering, named in 238 of the 515 complaints (46%). Sticky steering tends to show up early. Of the 58 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 8,000 miles and a quarter under about 6,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 27 of the 515 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 21 reports mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 21 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 7 of 21, fall under brake wear.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Sticky steering and power steering loss share a recall on the same system (24V-744). Brake wear has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2024 at 253 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 64. So far in 2026, 51 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks, 238 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
515 complaints is 3.4 times the median 2023 model on this site and 3.1 times the median 2023 SUV. Among the 13 CR-V model years here it ranks 5th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2023 Honda CR-V
Honda filed 80 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2023 Honda CR-V. 8 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 1 bulletin · 28 complaints
When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation.
Windshield cracks or distorts 1 bulletin · 18 complaints
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of windshield washer system inop, leaking or both.
Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 1 bulletin · 13 complaints
Today, February 3, 2023, American Honda is announcing a Product Update for certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid vehicles to resolve Integrated Control Module (ICM) issues which may cause the illumination of the MIL and/or prevent the active grill shutter from closing ...
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 2 bulletins · 11 complaints
When the vehicle is put into reverse, the rear camera may display a black and white image. This could occur intermittently,, and can change between color display to a black and white display.
Due to a false detection logic in the multipurpose camera software, the LKAS warning light comes on when driving in reverse.
Check engine light or misfire 1 bulletin · 7 complaints
A software programming error may cause miscommunication between the main and sub CPU systems. As a result, the main CPU determines this as an ICM failure which prevents the grill from properly closing when the vehicle is turned off.
Airbag warning light or recall 1 bulletin · 6 complaints
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 HR-Vs & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the SRS light on with one or more of the DTC listed below (in Qualifiers) stored.
Head gasket fails or coolant leaks into the engine 1 bulletin · 6 complaints
Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
Complaints filed by year
253 complaints came in 2024. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Momentary increased steering effort. Closed jan 28, 2025, led to recall 24V-744.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2023 Honda CR-V
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6PK.
All 3 recalls on the 2023 Honda CR-V, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2023 Honda CR-V?
Sticky steering, with 238 of the 515 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 8,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2023 Honda CR-V problems start?
Of the 113 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 6,000 miles and half by about 9,000.
Is the 2023 Honda CR-V better or worse than the 2022 and 2024?
Counted per year on the road, the 2023 has more complaints than the 2022 and about as many complaints as the 2024: 129 a year against 52 and 131.
How many 2023 Honda CR-V complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
27 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for sticky steering on the 2023 Honda CR-V?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 24V-744. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.