2023 Honda CR-V: reliability, problems and cost to own
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It scores 63 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $13,126 to own, including $1,850 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$575
Steering$362
Transmission & drivetrain$281
Driver-assist & stability$226
Electrical system$133
Body, glass & interior$105
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
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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 ste
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
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No. It scores 63 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2023 Honda CR-V reliable?
It scores 63 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 517 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,850 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2023 Honda CR-V cost to own?
About $13,126 over 5 years: $4,476 in lost value, $1,850 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $21,872 today.
What are the best years of the Honda CR-V?
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (14/100).