2023 Honda CR-V HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2023 Honda CR-V HYBRID has 141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (50% of all complaints), specifically: 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. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports

141

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

71 complaints

50%

• 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
• 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 slight
• Car has almost 13,000 miles. Recently the steering has started sticking to where it feels as if the wheel is briefly stuck while driving and won’t turn. When it breaks free you can almost over correct and swerve a little.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

19 complaints

13%

• 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
• 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
• Tail lights cracked on their own during summer possibly due to high heat index. Adaptive cruise control system has given me an error/failure to start up several times when starting my vehicle.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

13 complaints

• 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 st
• The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V763000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The m
• The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V763000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 st”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

9 complaints

• The driver side mirror vibrates when the car is driven more than 40 MPH which makes difficult to see and drive at night.
• The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after he parked and turned off the vehicle, he pressed the button to the electronic parking brake, but the parking brake failed to engage. A message was displayed on the instrument panel to “Take the vehicle to the dealer”. A dealer was not
• The information screen, which provides all of the safety backup camera and sensors and entertainment and other adjustments and information won’t turn on. It is very important when backing up. A replacement is not available for months per Honda corporate customer service.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“The driver side mirror vibrates when the car is driven more than 40 MPH which makes difficult to see and drive at night.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

8 complaints

• The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving, the USB portal became inoperable. The map on the screen continually went blank. Additionally, the heating system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
• At speeds around and above 60 MPH, my 2023 CRV's steering becomes "hesitant and jerky". This is most noticeable when driving on the highway. As highway roads are generally not curvy, I make normal small adjustments while driving to stay centered in my line. Almost continuously, however, when I attem
• 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 st

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving, the USB portal became inoperable. The map on the screen continually went blank. Additionally, the heating system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 141 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: 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 st
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The driver side mirror vibrates when the car is driven more than 40 MPH which makes difficult to see and drive at night.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)