Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Honda CR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Honda CR-V has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 517 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V744000 Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V092000 Passenger Seat Improperly Welded/FMVSS 207 & 201 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 325 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 38 complaints
- Unknown or Other 33 complaints
- Lane Departure 30 complaints
- Service Brakes 29 complaints
- Electrical System 28 complaints
Of the 517 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 517 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Honda CR-V has a moderate level of owner complaints and three recall campaigns. Most complaints are related to the steering system, indicating potential dependability issues. However, other components have fewer complaints, suggesting they might be less problematic. The recall campaigns are mostly for steering, fuel system, and seat assembly issues. Overall, evidence is somewhat limited but indicates average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering system | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | very common |
| Forward collision avoidance | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system maintenance
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel stiffness
- Fuel pump whine
- Seat adjustment failures
- Weak brake response
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Honda CR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.