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2023 Honda CR-V

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2023 models.

Honda CR-V
Pictured: Honda CR-V e-HEV Elegance AWD (VI) – f 14072024. Photo: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles
4dr SUV AWD, 4dr SUV FWD
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo
Horsepower
145–190 hp
Transmission
e-CVT, CVT
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel
Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
40 combined · 43 city / 36 hwy
Length
184.6 in
Curb weight
3,525–3,635 lb
NHTSA rating
★★★★★
Recalls
8 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 40 MPG combined — 46% better than the average 2023 small SUV (27.4 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

  • Many owner complaints633 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 64 for similar models — most often about the steering.
  • 8 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 35 similar 2023 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2023 Honda CR-V is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl and 1.5L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 185 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,635 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 40 MPG combined (43 city / 36 highway), 46% better than the 2023 small SUV average of 27.4 MPG, for an estimated $1,700 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 8 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 633 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.

What changed for 2023

  • New body dimensions: 3.9 in longer, wheelbase +1.6 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
  • Best combined MPG up from 38 to 40

Compared with 2022; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2022 CR-V →

Trims, performance & features

Engine145 hp2.0L 4-cyl hybrid + 181 hp electric motor
Engine190 hp1.5L turbo 4-cyl
Transmissione-CVT · CVT
DriveAWD/4WD
Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

Sport TouringSportEX-L

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Rear cross-traffic alertStandard
Rear automatic brakingStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Adaptive cruise controlStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes

Built in: Greensburg, Indiana · Alliston, Ontario

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2023 CR-V configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV AWD184.6 in73.6 in66.1 in106.3 in63.4 / 64.2 in3,635 lb57/43
4dr SUV FWD184.6 in73.6 in66.1 in106.3 in63.4 / 64.2 in3,525 lb58/42

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
CR-V Hybrid FWD Hybrid2.0L 4-cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive43 / 36 / 40+46%$1,700223
CR-V Hybrid AWD Hybrid2.0L 4-cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive40 / 34 / 37+48%$1,800237
CR-V FWD1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive28 / 34 / 30+9%$2,250290
CR-V AWD1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive27 / 32 / 29+16%$2,300305
7/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
7/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $3,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
27.4 MPG2023 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2023 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★15.5%
2023 Honda CR-V SUV FWDNot rated★★★★★5★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★Not rated–
StandardElectronic stability control
StandardForward collision warning
StandardLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD
Frontal crash test — 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD
Side crash test — 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2023 small SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2023 Honda CR-V (this car)40 MPG★★★★★8
2023 Toyota RAV440 MPG★★★★★3
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime38 MPG★★★★★2
2023 Toyota 4Runner17 MPG★★★★★1
2023 Hyundai Tucson38 MPG★★★★★2
2023 Subaru Forester29 MPG★★★★★1
2023 Mazda CX-526 MPG★★★★★0

Recalls (8)

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Oct 8, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V663000 · 4,804 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Risk
A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is PPW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 17, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 26V366 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Jun 4, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V366000 · 1,048,613 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Risk
A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Oct 14, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V763000 · 720,810 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
Steering · Oct 3, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles

Problem
Honda (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.
Risk
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Oct 3, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V745000 · 98 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery modules may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the battery terminal or busbar to break and spark.
Risk
An electrical spark increases the risk of an injury or fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the battery module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HJR.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Dec 18, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles

Problem
Honda (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.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Cvt · Aug 17, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V588000 · 19 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NFG and HFF.
Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner · Feb 16, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V092000 · 98 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2023 Honda CR-V is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

633Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
22Involved a crash
2Involved a fire
22Injuries reported
10,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Steering396
Unknown Or Other42
Electrical System34
Service Brakes34
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking30
Lane Departure › Assist29
Engine28
Visibility/Wiper27
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/10: 1324/11: 1224/12: 2225/01: 1825/02: 1425/03: 1125/04: 1325/06: 125/07: 325/08: 525/09: 525/10: 325/11: 625/12: 126/01: 826/02: 726/03: 426/04: 1026/05: 426/06: 426/07: 726/08: 1126/09: 626/10: 224/1025/0125/0425/0825/1126/0226/0526/08max 22

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2023 Honda CR-V buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 8 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Steering — 396 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
  3. Electrical System — 34 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  4. Service Brakes — 34 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 10,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  7. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 Honda CR-V. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other CR-V years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 CR-V40–Not rated00
2026 CR-V40184.6 inNot rated2177
2025 CR-V40184.6 in★★★★★6290
2024 CR-V40184.6 in★★★★★5481
2022 CR-V38180.7 in★★★★★6348
2021 CR-V38180.7 in★★★★★5444
2020 CR-V38180.7 in★★★★★9444
2019 CR-V30180.7 in★★★★★81,107
2018 CR-V30180.7 in★★★★★52,161
2017 CR-V30180.7 in★★★★★71,777
2016 CR-V29179.5 inNot rated3394
2015 CR-V29179.5 inNot rated3670

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →