2023 Honda CR-V
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 515 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 26 CR-V model years with reports.
Of the 2023 reports, 21 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 21 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
SteeringOct 3, 2024
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.
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 24V744000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpDec 18, 2023
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.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V858000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, reclinerFeb 16, 2023
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.
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.
Campaign 23V092000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: steering
325 reports, newest first. Show all
Steering, Dec 24, 2023
Steeering wheel sticking at speed in straight line. It feels as if it is clicking with small steering movements. Scared it might get stuck. Movement of steering wheel is not smooth.
Steering, Dec 23, 2023
THE STEERING SEEMS STICKEY SEEMS TO WANT TO PULL YOU THE OTHER WAY EVEN WHEN ALL SAFETY OR SELF DRIVING SYSTEMS ARE OFF
Steering, Dec 19, 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the steering felt sticky while driving at various speeds, making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle as if the power steering had failed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,900.
Steering, Dec 19, 2023
- Steering - Yes, available for inspection - When driving on highway slightly turning the steering wheel to the left or right while going straight - it sticks - Yes - Rowe's Auto Body, Rte 211 - Middletown, NY ( Owner Eric - took it for a drive) - No police, no insurance company - No messages appeared on the information screen Still occurring as of today Dec. 19th, 2023
Steering, Dec 16, 2023
Electric Power Steering is binding/sticking when making minor adjustments to keep vehicle centered in lane when driven on a straight road. When you apply more torque to overcome sticking steering it will release with a little jerk to the steering wheel and then overcorrect making it difficult to keep vehicle centered in your lane. This is less noticeable at slower speeds while more noticeable at higher speeds. This issue starts after a 15 to 30 minute drive. On icy roads the sticking steering and resulting overcorrection can cause you to loose control of vehicle which creates a safety hazard. Issue started in October of 2023. Raised issue with Honda Dealer when I had oil changed. Dealer recommended I bring vehicle back if problem persists. No warning lamps or messages have appeared. I will be returning vehicle to Dealer for evaluation.
Steering, Dec 16, 2023
Steering is sticky, even with lane assistance turned off. Steering wheel resists efforts attempting to manipulate it when trying to make changes in direction, whether for turns, adjusting for curves in the road. or straightening position in lane. Steering wheel does not operate smoothly - must fight the wheel with every input. Issue is not intermittent, it is persistent, happens at all speeds, and is getting progressively worse.
Steering, Dec 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was moving erratically. The steering wheel was pulling while was driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering rack was defective. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on backorder. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Steering, Dec 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at speeds over 40 MPH, the steering wheel became firm momentarily. The contact stated that the driver's assistance technology was turned off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000.
Steering, Lane departure, Dec 13, 2023
issue related to Honda Sticky Steering problem. Problem is being investigated in over 530,000 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023 Honda CR-V and 2023 Accura Integra vehicles. I own a 2023 Honda CRV Hybrid and would like to report that I am experiencing the same issues with Sticky Steering and am adding my concern to the list of other car owners with similar issues. I hope that a recall will be instituted to fix this serious safety problem/defect. It is my understanding that the NHTSA has now upgraded the investigation and look forward to a speedy resolution to fix the problem. Honda issued a TSB 23-037 back in July which told dealers to replace the electronic power steering gearboxes on 2022-2023 Civics if customers complained about sticky steering. A recall or similar order needs to be established to fix same issue with 2023 Honda CRV's.
Steering, Dec 12, 2023
After driving for a period of time, the steering exhibits "sticky" behavior. By this I mean that there is unexpected and unusual resistence to the steering of the vehicle. This behavior developed over a period of time - when new, the vehicle did not exhibit such behavior. While I cannot assert that this is unsafe, it certainly does not instill a sense of security or safety in driving the vehicle. I believe this needs to be investigated.
Steering, Dec 10, 2023
This vehicle has a binding sensation in the steering when at the steering wheel is at the center, i.e. vehicle going straight. When making small adjustments to stay in a lane, some extra effort is needed, then once that is overcome, the steering wheel moves normally. There were no warnings apparent on the dash, nor has the vehicle been inspected by a dealer, as this began to occur on a long road trip. The road surface does not seem to affect the behavior. When lane-keeping is active, you can still feel the binding as the electric motors for the steering overcome the sticky area. The vehicle is available for inspection. I hope to have it evaluated by a dealer soon. This did not cause any accident or out-of-control situation, however I am concerned this may be a precursor event to a larger failure of the steering.
Steering, Dec 9, 2023
Steering "sticks" when making small corrections at speeds above 30. There is a distinct restriction that must be overcome to make directional changes. When traveling on a smooth flat surface there is a definite restriction of "sticking" that must be overcome. Seems to occur after the car is driven 10 to 15 minutes. My CRV has approximately 9,400 miles when the problem surfaced.
Steering, Dec 8, 2023
Issues with steering wheel sticking while driving. It corrects itself, but initially causes the wheel to be pulled abruptly.
Steering, Dec 7, 2023
2023 Sport Hybrid CR-V drove fine up until the first service. This was completed around 10k miles when my maintenance minder popped up at 15%. When the car was returned I noticed that the steering wheel felt "sticky" at times when driving, which usually occurred when driving straight. When trying to make slight adjustments in order to correct myself to stay straight, I have to apply more force to loosen the steering wheel which seems like it is catching on something. The excess force applied causes the car to make a jerking/jumping motion in either direction once it breaks free which then requires a quick adjustment in the opposite direction. So far this situation hasn't caused me to swerve into an adjacent lane hitting another car. This situation seems to occur more frequently when going 60+ MPH. However, this has still occurred to me while just driving around town at lower speeds, around 40 MPH.
Steering, Dec 7, 2023
Vehicle steering sticks at highway speeds, making it where extra force is momentarily needed to steal the vehicle. The steering then unsticks causing over steering of the vehicle. On 12/6/2023 the vehicle was taken to the Honda dealership, the dealership replicated the problem and suggested a steering rack replacement. On 12/07/2023 Honda tech line advised the dealership not to do the repairs as the steering issue was normal and not a safety concern. The dealership advised I would need to conduct a ride along with a corporate service person and have them approve the repairs if they felt it was needed. This steering issue has caused my vehicle to depart from the lane several times while driving and is unsafe. I will have documentation from the dealership after other repairs are made to the engine involving fuel system issues. The vehicle is currently at the dealership pending repairs.
Steering, Dec 7, 2023
While driving at highway speeds, small steering corrections take significant effort due to a sticking of the steering wheel. It is noticeable at speeds above 50 mph and as you slow down still noticeable down to 20 mph. In town driving below 40 mph, there is no sticking. Two hands on the wheel are required to smoothly get past the sticking. A 1/4" movement of the steering wheel takes some effort. If driving with one hand, over correction is common because of the extra for required to get past the sticking. No warning lamps illuminated. I will be visiting the dealership this week. The stickiness became evident after driving the first 2500 miles.
Steering, Dec 7, 2023
Problems with "sticky" steering wheel. When turning the steering wheel, I can feel soft "clicks" as if the linkage is getting stuck on something. Vehicle was fine when new- problem developed about 6 months after buying car new.
Steering, Lane departure, Dec 7, 2023
The steering is very hard and sticking making it difficult to drive if you have the lane departure on the steering wheel gets locked and in position and is difficult to correct and stay in your lane . Contacted the dealer they are not sure what causing the problem but the vehicle is dangerous to steer and extra force is needed to correct any and all steering movements. Very difficult to stay in your lane especially when at speeds over 55 mph
Steering, Dec 6, 2023
The power steering feels "sticky" or "lumpy". While driving straight with the lane keep assist systems turned off, making normal small corrections to maintain direction, the steering wheel yields small barriers to the steering wheel movement. The barriers (or lumps or stickiness) can be overcome by input pressure but it does not feel normal compared to any previous vehicle I have driven. This happens an all speeds, all weather conditions, on all different roadways. However sometimes it is more pronounced than others. Have not noticed a pattern to this. It is a complaint because, well, steering is important! The dealership evaluated this complaint and the result was "cannot duplicate complaint". 2023 Honda CRV Sport Touring. Odometer = 14000 miles. Complaint started around maybe 5000 mile or sooner.
Steering, Dec 6, 2023
THE STEERING WHEEL, ON OCCASSION WILL SEEM A LITTLE "STICKY" AND PULLS TO LEFT OR RIGHT IT FEELS LIKE. REALLY WEIRD. THIS IS "WITHOUT" ANY STEERING ASSISTANCE SETTINGS ON. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN MARCH, 2023
Steering, Dec 5, 2023
Steering System. When driving straight ahead, the steering requires extra pressure to turn off center about 50% of the time -either left or right. Vehicle in everyday use but available for inspection.. The problem is only noticeable to the driver who has major concerns about safety. The problem will be documented at its first service interval anticipated January, 2024 ( currently 5,373 miles ). The vehicle has not been inspected as yet. To the best of my knowledge, there are no warning lights or systems associated with a steering mechanism issue - which is an integral part of the vehicle and should have an expectation of safety without question, particularly a brand new vehicle. The entire steering system is now suspect and the problem is ongoing. THE DATE BELOW INDICATES APPROXIMATE DATE OF FIRST OCCURRENCE.
Steering, Lane departure, Dec 5, 2023
While diving on my first long trip in this vehicle, the steering seems to be hard or sticky when trying to keep the car in the middle of the road. I’m a smaller female and after long trips, it begins to be uncomfortable and I feel like I’m fighting to keep the vehicle in the middle of the road. I took the vehicle to the dealer and they evaluated the problem. They indicated that it was within specifications even without actually driving the vehicle as I had requested. The technician did say that the lane keeping system is causing the issue. It’s always on, so you are fighting it. The tech said Honda should have made it with an off position and that would have solved the issue. My concern is, during the end of a long road trip and being worn down, I may over or under compensate the and crash.
Steering, Dec 5, 2023
Sticky steering while driving. The issue is intermittent and hence it's not always reproducible.
Steering, Dec 5, 2023
Sticky steering. Feels like someone holding the wheel when you try to move it.
Steering, Dec 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became firm for several seconds and then became loosened. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,700.