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2023 Honda

HR-V FWD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Honda HR-V: best and worst years
2023 Honda HR-V FWD (photo 1 of 2)
2023 photoMercurySable99CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
158
Power to weight
0.049 hp/lb
Axle ratio
5.44
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
7/10
Real-world MPG
25.3 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 2.7 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
3
Owner complaints
686 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
4

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of Honda Sensing.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • VISIBILITY/WIPER39%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER26%
  • STEERING10%
  • VISIBILITY10%
  • STRUCTURE4%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 813 total.

Honda HR-V: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ24006opened Apr 4, 2024SEAT BELTS

    Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

25 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Oct 23, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&10232025901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2022-2026 Civics, 2023-2026 CR-Vs & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. The wipers may also appear misaligned when in the normal resting position. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Oct 21, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&10212025902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2022-2026 Civics, 2023-2026 CR-Vs & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. The wipers may also appear misaligned when in the normal resting position. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Oct 8, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&10072025901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2022-2026 Civics, 2023-2026 CR-Vs & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. The wipers may also appear misaligned when in the normal resting position. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Aug 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA25-072

    Service Bulletin - When the vehicle is put into reverse, the rear camera may display a black and white image. This could occur intermittently, and can change between color display to a black and white display.

  • Jun 6, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYA20030B

    Service News - From our investigation, we've found the reason could be customers are trying to pull open the fuel fill door, not realizing it's been locked by the Walk Away Auto Lock feature. When activated, the Walk Away Auto Lock feature locks all the doors, including the fuel fill door, when your customer walks away from the vehicle with the key fob. Pulling on the fuel fill door while it's locked can break the clip.

  • Sep 13, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERA24-012

    Service Bulletin - During the assembly process for some vehicles, the sealer used to secure the rear glass have contacted the defroster heating elements. This can lead to a hot-spot and the weakening of the glass over time as the defroster is used.

  • Sep 4, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERONL6GL09042024

    Owner Notification Letter - During the assembly process for some vehicles, the sealer used to secure the rear glass may have contacted the defroster heating elements. This can lead to a hot-spot and the weakening of the glass over time as the defroster is used.

  • Jul 26, 2024STEERINGA24-094

    Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, clients may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.

  • and 17 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.