Honda CR-V 2023–2025
6th generation · RS
NHTSA data through 12 August 20261,536 complaints, 114 with mileageMethod
On this generation, 66% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 14 times higher than during the rest of the car's life.
- First 12,000 miles — 66% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 600
- 25%
- 3,000
- Median
- 7,180
- 75%
- 15,000
- 90%
- 27,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20,000 | 88 | 77.2% |
| 20,000–40,000 | 21 | 18.4% |
| 40,000–60,000 | 4 | 3.5% |
| 60,000–80,000 | 1 | 0.9% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 1,536 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023–2025 Honda CR-V, and 114 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
66% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 14 times higher than during the rest of the car's life. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are the steering (31.8% of complaints, typically around 9,500 miles), the electrical system (5.0% of complaints, typically around 2,000 miles), throttle and speed control (2.5% of complaints, typically around 11,000 miles).
4 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Steering9,500median 9,350 miles, middle half 6,000 to 15,000
- Electrical system2,000median 2,024 miles, middle half 600 to 7,000
- Throttle and speed control11,000median 11,350 miles, middle half 4,500 to 21,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 489 | 31.8% | 9,500 | 6,000–15,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 173 | 11.3% | — | — |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 148 | 9.6% | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 101 | 6.6% | — | — |
| Lane departure | 78 | 5.1% | — | — |
| Electrical system | 77 | 5.0% | 2,000 | 600–7,000 |
| Brakes | 76 | 4.9% | — | — |
| Engine | 69 | 4.5% | — | — |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 63 | 4.1% | — | — |
| Body structure | 49 | 3.2% | — | — |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 7,180 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The steering accounts for 31.8% of complaints (489 reports, 34 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 9,350 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 6,000 and 15,000 miles.
A single system taking 31.8% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The electrical system accounts for 5.0% of complaints (77 reports, 11 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 2,024 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 600 and 7,000 miles.
Throttle and speed control accounts for 2.5% of complaints (38 reports, 10 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 11,350 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 4,500 and 20,790 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2023 model year drew the most — 653 complaints — while 2025 drew the fewest at 350. The median year sits at 533.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 4 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 1,536 complaints filed against this generation, 131 reported a crash; 10 reported a fire; 91 reported an injury. Crash-involved reports represent 8.5% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 66% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, the steering and the electrical system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 2,024, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 653 | 42 |
| 2024 | 533 | 44 |
| 2025 | 350 | 28 |
Recalls (4)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 24V744000 | 2024-11-18 | Steering |
| 24V508000 | 2024-08-27 | Tires:markings |
| 23V858000 | 2024-03-29 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| 23V092000 | 2023-03-27 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner |
What owners reported
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the driver's side mirror started to vibrate, making the rear-view image blurry. The contact stated that the passengerâs side mirror was not shaking and provided a steady image while driving. The contact had not taken the…
2023 · 20 miles · Visibility equipment
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot Operate" and "Road Departure Mitigation System Problems" system messages were displayed. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who…
2023 · 600 miles · Traction control
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, several warning lights would flash on the instrument panel as the speedometer would fail to operate. The contact stated that the speedometer would read 0 MPH while the vehicle was in motion. The contact notified the…
2023 · 1,000 miles · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the contact slowly entered a parking space; however, as she removed her foot from the accelerator pedal to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated that she abruptly depressed the brake pedal to…
2023 · 2,000 miles · Throttle and speed control
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