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Honda CR-V

One of America's best-selling SUVs. The CR-V majors on cabin space, ride comfort and, since 2023, an e:HEV hybrid system as the range flagship.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Honda CR-V is a suv featuring powertrains delivering from 184 to 204 horsepower, achieving up to 37 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with AWD and FWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and 3 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Official Honda CR-V 2023 exterior styling, aerodynamic profile, and vehicle dimensions
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Honda CR-V SUV2023 Spec

Years

1995 - present

Power

184 - 204 hp

Best MPG

37 MPG

NHTSA

5★ overall

2023 Recalls

3 campaigns

Complaints

517 filed

01At a glance

Honda CR-V by the numbers

TopicHonda CR-VDetail
Power range184 - 204 hp4 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy29 - 37 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Safety rating5★ overall (2026)Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Recalls (2023)3Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2023)517STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel typesPetrol, HybridAWD, FWD drivetrains
Generations indexed2Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)4706 x 1866 x 1681 mmL x W x H, 2700 mm wheelbase

02Crash protection

Honda CR-V NHTSA safety ratings

YearOverallFrontalSideRolloverRecalls
20265★4★5★4★0
20265★4★5★4★0
20255★4★5★4★0
20255★4★5★4★0
20245★4★5★4★0
20245★4★5★4★0
2023NR4★5★NR0
20235★4★5★4★0
20225★5★5★4★0
20225★5★5★4★0

Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings

03Active safety

2023 Honda CR-V open recalls

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

23V092000

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."

Fix: 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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

23V858000

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.

Fix: 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.

STEERING

24V744000

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.

Fix: 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.

05Pick your year

Honda CR-V generations

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05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Honda CR-V generations

SpecificationCR-V VI2023 – present (RS)CR-V V2017 – 2022 (RW)
Power Output190 – 204 hp184 – 190 hp
EPA Fuel EconomyUp to 37 MPG combinedUp to 30 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h8s8s
Exterior Dimensions4706 × 1866 × 1681 mm4586 × 1855 × 1679 mm
Wheelbase2700 mm2660 mm
Powertrains Verified2 trims2 trims
Full SpecsView spec sheet View spec sheet

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06Answers

Honda CR-V: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Honda CR-V have?

The 2023 Honda CR-V has 3 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Honda CR-V get?

Across verified powertrains, the CR-V achieves 29 to 37 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Honda CR-V have?

Power ranges from 184 hp to 204 hp across 4 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol, Hybrid fuel types.

Is the Honda CR-V safe?

The 2026 CR-V earned a perfect 5-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4). It has earned 5 stars in 13 tested model years.

What are common Honda CR-V problems?

NHTSA has 517 owner complaints on file for the 2023 model year, most frequently involving STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 21 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Honda CR-V have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1995 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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