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2023 Honda CR-V: raw data

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vehicle2023 / honda / cr-v
known issues8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-12)
complaints514 on file (2022-12-28 → 2026-09-15)
recalls3
investigations1
fars7 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Steering binding and sticking at speed (EPS gearbox)STEERING65 complaints2024-04 → 2026-08cr-v-2023-eps-sticky-steering
  • 11748837 While driving at highway speeds (above 45 mph), the steering wheel experiences a severe "sticky," "notchy," or binding sensation. It catches when making minor directional adjustments, requiring excessive and abrupt physical force to break the wheel free
  • 11632708 The steering wheel of my vehicle becomes tight while driving and sticks when turned, especially at higher speeds. At slower speeds, a slight turn to the left or right will result in increased resistance and a “bump” as the steering comes back to center
  • 11617741 While driving on straight and level highways at between 35 to 60 mph, the steering wheel seems to be "sticking" or encountering an obstruction causing occasional overcorrection resulting in almost hitting traffic in the adjacent lane, especially on narrow roads
Recall repair parts backorder and scheduling delaysSTEERING34 complaints2024-05 → 2026-05cr-v-2023-recall-parts-delay
  • 11640292 The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted
  • 11639683 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
  • 11637077 The manufacturer is unable to complete my EPS gearbox worm wheel recall work within 60 days and am filing a complaint per the instructions on the letter
Hood vibration at highway speedsSTRUCTURE8 complaints2024-04 → 2026-04cr-v-2023-hood-vibration
  • 11653883 The hood seems to wobble/shake during highway speeds. Very noticeable when wind speed is high
  • 11733367 Hood vibrates noticeably above 55-60 mph and during car wash drying. It is too obvious that it seems that at some point hood might be dislocated
  • 11613190 At high speeds, hood vibrates and moves abnormally up and down. The hood wobbles at highway or interstate speeds
Side mirror vibration and glass crackingVISIBILITY/WIPER8 complaints2024-08 → 2025-09cr-v-2023-mirror-vibration-cracking
  • 11633011 The Driver's Side mirror glass vibrates excessively while operating the vehicle at highway speeds. This mirror glass vibration causes distorted images to be seen in the mirror and can disorient the driver while the vehicle is in motion
  • 11608766 The driver's side mirror shakes violently at speeds above 50-60 mph, while the passenger side mirror shows minor vibrations at speeds above 70 mph. This causes a severely distorted view, leading to dizziness and nausea, making driving extremely difficult and dangerous
  • 11630405 When I got into the car, I saw that my driver side mirror had a single vertical crack straight down the middle. There was no point of impact and when I first approached my car not even 5 minutes prior, the mirror was perfectly intact
Automatic emergency braking activation without obstructionSERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE15 complaints2024-04 → 2026-05cr-v-2023-phantom-emergency-braking
  • 11739957 The vehicle suddenly applied maximum braking on its own without any dashboard warning, alert sound, or driver notification. It was so severe the tires were screeching. The accelerator was unresponsive for several seconds before I was able to accelerate again
  • 11621188 On several occasions the automatic emergency braking system on my vehicle has engaged for no reason. The vehicle applies the brake quickly with nothing in front or to the side of the vehicle
  • 11696977 While driving at 40 mph experienced sudden unexpected braking (car on its own) without driver pressing brake and no immediate car in front or changing lanes or any other noticeable object in immediate path
Engine head gasket failure with loss of powerENGINE8 complaints2025-02 → 2026-08cr-v-2023-head-gasket-failure
  • 11754673 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
  • 11750473 2023 CR-V Sport Hybrid suffered a catastrophic cylinder 3 coolant leak/head gasket failure at 76,884 miles. Due to a lack of available Honda gasket kits and extreme dealership repair quotes, a full engine replacement was required
  • 11733478 Car lost power with catastrophic engine failure with no warning as I was turning into a busy intersection with oncoming traffic
Unintended acceleration during braking and parkingVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9 complaints2024-06 → 2026-06cr-v-2023-unintended-acceleration
  • 11652836 The issue occurs intermittently, typically at low speeds (25–30 mph) during stop-and-go traffic, or when the vehicle transitions from EV to gas mode. During these incidents, the vehicle unexpectedly surges forward for 1–2 seconds, even while the brake pedal is applied
  • 11694744 The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, causing it to jump a curb and collide with a tree
  • 11746387 While slowing down to enter a parking place and appling brakes car suddenly surged forward causing the car to jump a curb which could have caused an accident if there had been another car in the way
Driver assist system fault warnings and camera failuresLANE DEPARTURE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE9 complaints2024-04 → 2026-07cr-v-2023-driver-assist-faults
  • 11727154 The driver assist system was flashing for over an hour when I was coming back to Ohio from Florida on [XXX]. It was flashing and for a few seconds it would go off. this happened a few times and then it busted stayed on. it said to take to dealer to get fixed
  • 11618449 At startup, routinely see the following messages: Lane keeping assist problem Road departure mitigation system problem Collision mitigation breaking system problem I have taken the car into multiple Honda dealers this year to fix the issue
  • 11752263 The honda dealer states that the clip/ brackt that holds the multi view camera has broken. There is no damaged to the windshield or housing of the camera, the clip just failed and they could not tell me why

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
5142022-12-282026-09-15211STEERING:324; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:37; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:33; LANE DEPARTURE:30; SERVICE BRAKES:28

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
23V09200016/02/2023SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERHonda (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."A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.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.
23V85800018/12/2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPHonda (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.Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
24V74400003/10/2024STEERINGHonda (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.Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
EA23003closedMomentary Increased Steering EffortSTEERING2023-11-292025-01-2824V744On November 29, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaints received by ODI alleged that the subject vehicles experienced a momentary increase in required steering effort (described as “sticky steering”) occurring mostly at highway speeds after driving for an extended amount of time; these complaints could not be duplicated during dealer service technicians’ qu

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20247legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2023 Honda CR-V vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/honda/cr-v
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2023 Honda CR-V},
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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