With 1 recalls and 485 complaints, the 2023 Honda CR-V rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

485

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V0920002023-16-02

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Honda (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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2023 Honda CR-V's biggest weak point? STEERING. It leads 485 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Steering280

02Visibility/wiper21

03Steering,lane Departure14

04Structure14

05Unknown Or Other13

485 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda CR-V Fuel Economy

29–40mpg combined

27-43city

32-36hwy

$1,100-$1,500/yr

Fuel economy for the 2023 Honda CR-V ranges from 29 to 40 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

CR-V Hybrid FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

40mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

43 city36 hwy~$1,100/yr7/10 Clean

CR-V Hybrid AWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

37mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

40 city34 hwy~$1,200/yr7/10 Clean

CR-V FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

30mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city34 hwy~$1,450/yr6/10 Average

CR-V AWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

29mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

27 city32 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2023 Honda CR-V

33States

29%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 32 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

4,07011%

TXTexas

3,83110%

FLFlorida

2,8488%

PAPennsylvania

2,1886%

DCWashington DC

1,8415%

NYNew York

1,6634%

NJNew Jersey

1,4354%

WAWashington

1,4014%

ILIllinois

1,3934%

DEDelaware

1,3804%

MDMaryland

1,3514%

NCNorth Carolina

1,2183%

GAGeorgia

1,1953%

MNMinnesota

1,0693%

AZArizona

8032%

MOMissouri

7522%

OHOhio

7112%

NH696

IN627

CO600

MA582

TN553

OR482

MI437

NV418

WI389

OK373

CT352

UT320

RI255

KY228

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2023.

Buying a 2023 Honda CR-V?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2023 Honda CR-V a good car to buy?

The 2023 Honda CR-V has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report steering as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Honda CR-V?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2023 Honda CR-V. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Honda CR-V?

You'll get between 29 and 40 MPG combined from the 2023 Honda CR-V, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

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

Out of 485 owner complaints, steering issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.