2023 Honda CR-V AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
27
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
29
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

27.8MPG average-4.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 29 MPG · Owner reported avg: 27.8 MPG

Driving mix: City 45% / Highway 55%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 27.8 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 29 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
27
Hwy
32
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,350

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
305 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
10.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems498 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 498 owner complaints for the 2023 Honda CR-V AWD. Top reported issues include steering, advanced safety (adas) and visibility / wipers. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Steering
316
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
65
Visibility / Wipers
29
Brakes
27
Electrical System
25
Fuel System
23
Structure
22
Engine
20

2023 Honda CR-V AWD problems by category: Steering: 316 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 65 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 29 complaints, Brakes: 27 complaints, Electrical System: 25 complaints, Fuel System: 23 complaints, Structure: 22 complaints, Engine: 20 complaints.

32
Crashes Reported
3
Fires Reported
30
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

BrakesFiled: 02/20/2026ODI#11719367
While driving on the freeway in the rain (on 2/19/2026), my vehicle started braking of its own accord. Emergency brake lights flashed on the dash board and the vehicle came to a full stop while traff…
SteeringFiled: 05/16/2024ODI#11589122
I been told by Honda dealership that the power steering rack is defective Part Number 53620-3A1-A13. The vehicle has been identified by Honda Dealership as a failed/defective power steering rack uni…
Electrical SystemFiled: 08/01/2023ODI#11535709
December 2022 two weeks after I leased the vehicle from Roush Honda, due to severe cold weather the driver side mirror cracked and I immediately reported to the dealer with photos via email communica…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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