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Honda CR-V 2023

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Front-wheel (FWD)

Specifications

Engine
1,500 cc
4
Cylinders4
DrivetrainFront-wheel (FWD)
Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

IIHS
Results · 4 door suv · Top Safety Pick
🇺🇸 Local data
Small overlap front: driver-sideGood
Small overlap front: passenger-sideGood
Moderate overlap front: original testGood
Moderate overlap front: updated testPoor
Side: updated testGood
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NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2023 Honda CR-V SUV FWD
🇺🇸 Local data
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★

Fuel economy

🇺🇸 Local data
City
8.4 L/100 km
Highway
6.9 L/100 km
Combined
7.8 L/100 km
Emissions
180 g/km
CO₂

Recalls

No recalls on record in our sources.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 3 injured 2026-09-19 · NHTSA

I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding our 2023 Honda CR-V because of repeated and increasingly serious problems involving the vehicle's computer/electronic systems, automatic steering/driver-assistance systems, and automatic braking system. My wife and I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle. The pr…

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-09-15 · NHTSA

While driving my 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid at approximately 40-45 mph, the vehicle began hesitating and not accelerating smoothly. A Check Engine/Emissions System warning also appeared. The vehicle had approximately 31,873 miles. I took the vehicle to an authorized Honda dealership for diagnosis. The dealer recommended …

STEERING 2026-09-15 · NHTSA

My crv is roasting a problem related to the steering (guide/steering wheel) to what many call Hardened Steering: The steering wheel becomes rigid intermittently, making maneuvers difficult

ENGINE 2026-09-07 · NHTSA

My car is experiencing a failure of the shutter grill motor. It’s a motor that opens and closes the shutters to let air through a cooling radiator. The car is not getting hot. The shutters are fully open. I assume this is an energy efficiency mechanism. However: Since the motor is not working, and the shutters cannot …

WHEELS 2026-08-31 · NHTSA

Vehicle was brought in for steering gearbox recall repair. After the recall was performed, the vehicle developed a loud thumping noise from the front passenger side. Upon returning to the dealer for diagnosis, the dealer found the passenger front wheel was missing 3 lug nuts and had only 1 lug nut holding the wheel on…

STEERING 2026-08-27 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, several warning lights remained illuminated, including the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), power steering, and check engine warning lights. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2026-08-23 · NHTSA

Battery overheats and emits visible smoke from positive terminal and strong sulfur (rotten egg) odor. Notices the problem a few days ago. Called AAA for assistance on Sunday August 23 and technician stated that a lot of Hondas have had this issue including his own and it is due to a recall. A search online shows a …

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-08-20 · NHTSA

I own a 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L 1.5L turbo. My vehicle has repeatedly displayed an “Active Grille Shutter System Problem” warning while driving. Diagnostic trouble code P16E8 has also been associated with the active grille shutter system. The problem has occurred multiple times, particularly during hot weather and while…

TIRES 2026-08-12 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Michelin, Tire Size: 235/55/19, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced and the tires were rotated; the technician became aware that the tires were not properly aligned. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle w…

STEERING 2026-08-09 · NHTSA

I purchased this vehicle in November 2025. There was an existing recall remedy under NHTSA 24V-744. In December 2025 I took my vehicle to Brickell Honda to have the official steering gearbox safety recall performed. However, the dangerous "sticky" and binding steering sensation remained. On July 30, 2026, the deal…

STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-08-08 · NHTSA

The rock and pinion is not working. The is an issue with the fuel emission. Engine light is on for both.

ENGINE 2026-08-04 · NHTSA

On my 2023 Honda CR-V with 79,567 miles, the engine experienced a cylinder 1 misfire while driving, causing the vehicle to lose power and enter limp mode. At the same time, every warning light on the dashboard illuminated. The sudden loss of power created a serious safety risk because I was unable to accelerate normal…

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