2023 Honda CR-V Problems
What owners have reported about the 2023 Honda CR-V, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2023 Honda CR-V a good year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 516 complaints with NHTSA, the 8th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, emergency braking system and lane assist.
516 complaints 3 recalls, 1 can stall 8th worst of 19 CR-V years
Top 2023 Honda CR-V problems
Steering problems
325 complaints (63%) name the steering, most often the gear box (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION).
Emergency braking problems
38 complaints (7%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Lane assist problems
30 complaints (6%) name the lane assist, most often the assist and warning.
Brake problems
29 complaints (6%) name the brakes.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (36 of 516). The amber line is the middle value, about 10,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2023 Honda CR-V recalls
Steering
The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Recall 24V744000 · Oct 2024Fuel pump
Can stallThe fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023Recliner
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." A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge.
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CR-V years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2023 Honda CR-V problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2023 Honda CR-V a reliable year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 516 complaints with NHTSA, the 8th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, emergency braking system and lane assist.
What are the most common 2023 Honda CR-V problems?
Owners most often report problems with the steering, emergency braking system, lane assist and brakes. 325 complaints (63%) name the steering, most often the gear box (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION).
At what mileage do 2023 Honda CR-V steering problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 7,000–15,000 miles, with a middle value near 10,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda CR-V have?
3. Steering (24V744000); Fuel pump (23V858000); Recliner (23V092000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2023 Honda CR-V?
Ask for service records covering the steering, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2025 and 2022 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.