Reliability

2023 Honda CR-V Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 500 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2023 Honda CR-V

The 2023 Honda CR-V shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

NHTSA Recalls

3 recalls on record

500

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crashes + Injuries

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Honda CR-V (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #23V092000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #23V858000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #24V744000

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Most Common Problems — 2023 Honda CR-V

Based on 500 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering

317

Unknown Or Other

Visibility/wiper

Electrical System

Structure

Service Brakes

Forward Collision Avoidance

Engine

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Honda CR-V — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017, 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Honda CR-V

Is the 2023 Honda CR-V reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Honda CR-V has 3 recalls and 500 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

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

The 2023 Honda CR-V has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

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

The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Honda CR-V are: Steering, Unknown Or Other, Visibility/wiper, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2023 Honda CR-V safe to buy?

The 2023 Honda CR-V has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Honda CR-V should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda CR-V are: 2020, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017, 2018.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.