2021 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda CR-V | 2023 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 314 | 507 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 78 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–38 | 29–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,233 mi | 9,350 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 103 | 320 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 86 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 28 |
| Engine | 31 | 21 |
| Lane Departure | 16 | 31 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 25 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 16 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 12 |
| Stalling | 11 | 6 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 30 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
2021 Honda CR-V
2023 Honda CR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.