repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering
Risk. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 Honda CR-VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 520 owner complaints about the 2023 Honda CR-V, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Honda CR-V has problems
520 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
326Steering7 crash/fire/injury
38Forward collision avoidance5 crash/fire/injury
30Lane departure
29Service brakes
28Electrical system
25Visibility/wiper
23Structure
21Engine
16Fuel/propulsion system
6713 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 326 | 7 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 38 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 30 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 29 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 0 |
| Structure | 23 | 0 |
| Engine | 21 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 2 |
| 13 other systems | 67 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2023 Honda CR-V recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Front assembly: recliner
Risk. A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
11kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 steering complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 8% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
17under 30k miles20under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other CR-V year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CR-V median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Honda CR-V safety ratings
2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Honda CR-V, and the recalls they led to.
- Momentary Increased Steering EffortLed to recall 24V-744
In owners' words
What CR-V owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair was completed. The contact stated that after the recall repair was performed, excessive steering effort was required…
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…
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
Own a 2023 CR-V?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.