SUV · Hybrid
Honda CR-V 2023–2026 (6th gen)
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- Price
- $29,200–$39,800
- MPG
- 40
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Excellent cargo & utility
- Strength: Strong running costs
- Watch-out: Poor reliability
How it scores for you10 scores
A supremely practical family SUV with top-tier crash scores, class-leading cargo, and efficient hybrid running costs, undercut by recurring steering complaints.
Recalled about 50% more often than cars of the same model years; 4 of its 10 recalls were serious. About 7% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +6 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4).
About $1,700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 81% of cars we track.
39.3 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 96% of other SUVs we track.
CR-V offers generous rear legroom and one of the roomiest cabins in its segment, with a large 39.3 cu ft cargo area expanding to 76.5. Excellent practicality.
CR-V prioritizes competent, comfortable handling over engagement. 190 hp is adequate but not sporty; steering complaints suggest less confidence. Typical for the practical compact SUV segment.
6th-gen brings updated infotainment, Honda Sensing suite, and available hybrid efficiency, but interface and features are solid rather than class-leading versus tech-forward rivals.
Honda is well regarded for a smooth ride, quiet cabin, and supportive seats. The CR-V is a comfort standout in the compact SUV class.
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
Rated to tow 1,500 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls17 recalls
17 recalls · 7 common complaint areas across 2023–2026
- Steering — 395 complaints (2023)
- Recall — Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire (2026)
- Steering — 146 complaints (2024)
2026
- RecallTires: temporary/emergency spare tire26V366000
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.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other27 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Emission system Check engine light. The dealer said there is water in it & it’s not covered under the warranty. There’s multiple people online claiming the same problem. Multiple forums with people saying Honda won’t cover the problem.
- Complaint clusterElectrical26 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The core failure is a systemic electrical fault stemming from a deformed, defectively installed positive battery terminal assembly (containing visible metallic debris), and an unresolved clicking electrical noise behind the dashboard. The vehicle is available for inspection. A deformed positive ter
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper24 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
Since new, my car's passenger side windshield fluid does not adequately clean (dirt, bugs) on its side of the windshield, even when parked, obstructing my view to the road. It’s a Honda design issue that is a safety issue. Honda dealer said it's working as designed. Car currently only has 5,000 mile
- Complaint clusterPowertrain21 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
LOUD SQUEAL NOISE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SELECTED IN REVERSE. REMAINS SQUEALLING AS LONG AS TRANSMISSION IS IN REVERSE.
- Complaint clusterSteering13 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
Steering wheel sticking when making a correction. This started about 2 weeks ago when driving at high speed, problem is getting worse. Plan to contact honda shop 10/3/2016
2025
- RecallSteering24V744000
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 b
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump24V763000
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.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings25V378000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The fuel feed hose may have been improperly installed, allowing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrit
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: fuel cell25V858000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. Coolant inside the fuel cell stack may leak into the fuel cell stack case, causing an internal short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan
- RecallTires: temporary/emergency spare tire26V366000
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.
- Complaint clusterSteering59 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
I brought my Honda CR-V Hybrid to Brad Deery Honda on April 11, 2025, to have the steering gearbox worm gear recall inspected. At that time, I was told everything was fine. Unfortunately, I am now experiencing steering issues. When I turn the steering wheel, I hear clicking noises, and the steering
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other43 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This model has a safety problem with a dangerous distraction caused by the entertainment system while backing up. When you start the car, the entertainment system begins a boot-up cycle that takes 5 to 10 seconds. During that time the driver can put the car into reverse and begin reversing. Whil
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper30 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
Washer fluid pours out onto windshield instead of spraying. This causes excessive use of washer fluid and a windshield that is not being cleaned effectively resulting in possible hazardous driving conditions due to visibility issues.
- Complaint clusterBrakes22 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated, and the vehicle stopped. The driver's and steering wheel air bags unexpectedly deployed. In addition, the contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle. The
- Complaint clusterElectrical17 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the vehicle later failed to restart. The local dealer was contacted, and Roadside Assistance was provided, and the vehicle was jump-started. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The cause of the failure
2024
- RecallTires: markings24V508000
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 CR-V vehicles. The tire identification number (TIN) is missing the four-digit date code. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light
- RecallSteering24V744000
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 b
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump24V763000
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.
- RecallTires: temporary/emergency spare tire26V366000
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.
- Complaint clusterSteering146 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
The contact owns a 2024 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while at traffic light and holding steering wheel, there was a pinching on steering wheel and steering wheel was turning slowly. The failure was intermittent. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with rack and pinion failure.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other68 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport, bought new April 2024, still under 3yr/36k warranty. All four original tires (235/60R18) hit the wear indicators at about 23,000 miles, worn most at the inner shoulder. Serviced only at the selling Honda dealer with no missed intervals. Tires rotated at 5,450, 14,256 a
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper50 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Wiper system malfunctions by allowing driver side wiper to intermittently reach varied end positions, sometimes striking the A-pillar. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request (has been inspec
- Complaint clusterElectrical33 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2024 Honda CRV. Battery went dead. Air conditioner stopped working. Honda dealership said the compressor is bad. Part is covered by warranty but must use a Honda part. Honda said part is not available nationwide. I live in Florida and temperatures exceeding 90 degrees. No estimated time for de
- Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance26 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Auto braking system randomly goes off. When it does go off there is nothing the driver can do causing danger to driver and others on the road
2023
- RecallSeats: front assembly: recliner23V092000
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 Veh
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: internal: cvt23V588000
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.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000
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, F
- RecallSteering24V744000
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 b
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery24V745000
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.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump24V763000
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.
- RecallTires: temporary/emergency spare tire26V366000
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.
- Complaint clusterSteering395 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, several warning lights remained illuminated, including the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), power steering, and check engine warning lights. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in ei
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other32 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I own a 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L 1.5L turbo. My vehicle has repeatedly displayed an “Active Grille Shutter System Problem” warning while driving. Diagnostic trouble code P16E8 has also been associated with the active grille shutter system. The problem has occurred multiple times, particularly during ho
- Complaint clusterElectrical29 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Car completely shut down with every warning light going off. Before 95,000 the head gasket blew with zero warning signs! All the warning lamps came on only the day the car totally stopped working. No prior warning or signs before.
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper23 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield wipers have inconsistent force causing it to hit the pillars of of the driver side periodically. Damage could occur to both the arm and the vehicle frame due to repeated impact. Visibility is also affected since the wiper does not clear all of the rain water and causes chattering.
- Complaint clusterBrakes19 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
While slowing down to enter a parking place and appling brakes car suddenly surged forward causing the car to jump a curb which could have caused an accident if there had been another car in the way
Cost to own$24,700 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$29,200–$39,800
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,700/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
43
Highway MPG
36
Combined MPG
40
Electric range
245 mi
Horsepower
190 hp
Doors
4
Length
184.6 in
Width
73.6 in
Height
66.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Curb weight
3,635 lb
Cargo volume
39.3 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
76.5 cu ft
Towing capacity
1,500 lbs
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