Used 2023 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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Great Car, One Major Flaw
Mike S, Dallas TX, 06/16/2024
updated 06/24/2025
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
51 of 55 people found this review helpful
2023 and 2024 CRVs are having steering issues that hopefully have been fixed for 2025. Unfortunately, Honda America is of absolutely no help at all even though this issue is under NHTSA investigation. I love the vehicle, but two trips to the dealer have resulted in heavy dead steering and an effort to keep the vehicle in the lane. Whatever fixes Honda is recommending, it's not sufficient to provide a safe and comfortable driving experience. I've driven a 2025 model and it drives superb. If there was a guarantee that the sticky steering problem was fully resolved, I'd pay to get rid of my current 23 CRV just to get a vehicle that I'm not afraid to drive. ***Update 12/24. After haranguing both Honda and the dealer, the steering box was finally replaced in June. Two long distance roads trips later, I'm happy to report, my Honda is a Honda as it should be, no drama. Note, a recall was sent out for this very problem recently, so any buyers should be aware if the issue was fixed on any pre-owned purchase. Otherwise as stated, the vehicle performs as it should with no complaints.
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The Goldilocks Compact SUV -It's Just Right
Techtool, 12/17/2022
updated 12/19/2023
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
94 of 103 people found this review helpful
I've only had it 2 weeks, but I really like it. It's not adventurous or exciting, but it feels just right. I was smitten at first drive. The steering and brakes feel great, it's decently peppy, the CVT is not obnoxious, it's comfortable, very spacious, and everything is intuitive and easy to use. It's not cheap, and lacks some features (ventilated seats, a built in garage door opener), but it feels like a high quality vehicle. Doors go "thunk" instead of "ding" when you close them. The road noise level is a little higher than I like on some surfaces, the audio system is not the best I've ever heard, and the central display is not super hi-res, but these are quibbles. I keep coming back to how harmoniously it all works. The thing just feels good to drive. Fuel mileage is decent, running 25-30 so far. Yeah, it's sort of an appliance vehicle. By today's standards it's not opulent. It's humble. It's not too hot and not too cold. It's just right. No regrets.
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New Hybrid driver, 02/11/2023
updated 08/14/2023
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
39 of 42 people found this review helpful
Solid and quiet ride, Leather, smooth transition from engine to electric motor, not the highest mpg of the hybrid vehicles but it is All wheel drive. Roomy, wide opening doors, rear camera washer, lane keep assist works well, easy to drive. Does well for a 2.0 L non turbo engine.
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Thought the car was great until I needed a part!!!
Kat Terry, 07/25/2023
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
38 of 41 people found this review helpful
DON'T BUY A HONDA even though lots are on sale right now!! Our air conditioning broke and we can't get a part. It's been three months. No end in sight. Wrote to the Canadian President of the company and zero response. Worst company ever. No one offers to help at any level.
I Regret This Purchase.
Chuck, 08/14/2023
updated 08/15/2024
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful
I'll start by saying I surly wish I had kept my 2020 CR-V. Lets start with vibrations at highway speeds. I had it for about a month with just over 1000 miles on it and the dealer charged me to rebalance the wheels. (unbelievable). It still has annoying vibration at highway speeds. Also at highway speeds the road noise is atrocious. Then there is the climate control, seems like there are only two settings, too hot or too cold. Then there is the LKA, I can't use it, it's like the car becomes a ping pong ball. Then there is the sudden braking for no reason, and it is not rarely, it is frequent. Then there is the missing Home Link. I purchased the Home Link mirror, the dealer installed it, when my wife tried to adjust it it came off in her hand. Then they said they had to replace and torque some sort of spring part of the mirror, charged again. Then there is the first trip with this car, 833 miles, 32 MPG, not much better than my 2020 CR-V. Last but not least there is that god awful noise it makes when in reverse, so damn loud. That's my experience so far, four months of ownership, wish I never bought it.
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