2023 Honda Cr V
Common Problems
Ranked from 244 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Steering Gearbox Failure
102complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering gearbox is failing, causing the steering wheel to become stiff and require excessive force to turn, especially at higher speeds.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
- 2
Steering Wheel Sticking
94complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes stiff and requires extra force to turn, especially at higher speeds or during gradual turns.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
- 3
Steering Jerking at High Speeds
27complaintsSafety riskSteeringAt higher speeds, the steering wheel jerks or locks up, requiring extra force to turn, causing loss of control and potential oversteer.
Related recall: 24V744000
- 4
Power Steering Rack Defect
19complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe power steering rack is defective, leading to steering wheel sticking and difficulty in controlling the vehicle, posing a safety risk.
$900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V744000
- 5
Lane Departure System Malfunction
15complaintsMedium severityOtherThe lane departure system is malfunctioning, causing false alerts and warnings, and sometimes incorrect lane keeping assistance.
- 6
Driver Side Mirror Issues
14complaintsHigh severityOtherThe driver's side mirror vibrates excessively at highway speeds, causing distorted vision and disorientation.
- 7
Recall Issues
14complaintsHigh severityOtherMultiple recalls are open, but parts are unavailable, leading to unresolved issues and customer dissatisfaction.
- 8
Unintended Acceleration
11complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle accelerates unintentionally, posing a significant risk of losing control and causing accidents.
- 9
Lane Departure Warning System Malfunction
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe lane departure warning system intermittently malfunctions, displaying false warnings and causing the vehicle to brake unexpectedly.
- 10
Visibility Issues
3complaintsMedium severityOtherIssues with mirrors and wipers, including vibrations and distortions, impair the driver's visibility and increase the risk of accidents.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.