2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
43
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
Combined
40
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Hybrid
City
43
Hwy
36
Comb
40
Fuel cost: $1,700/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,700

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
223 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
7.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
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
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Hybrid
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,684/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,234/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,458/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,551/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,696/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,691/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,097/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,732/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,629/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,668/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 40 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems104 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 104 owner complaints for the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid FWD. Top reported issues include steering, advanced safety (adas) and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Steering
71
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
16
Fuel System
13
Electrical System
8
Brakes
4
Power Train
4
Wheels & Tires
4
Visibility / Wipers
3

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid FWD problems by category: Steering: 71 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 16 complaints, Fuel System: 13 complaints, Electrical System: 8 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Power Train: 4 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 4 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 3 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 11/30/2024ODI#11628093
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Available for inspection. The automatic braking is malfunctioning, we turned off the crash detention…
Power TrainFiled: 01/23/2024ODI#11567291
On 1/6/24 I started my 2023 Honda CRV Hybrid Sport (5,500 miles) and every warning light on the dashboard (brakes, tires, check engine) was on. The error messages displayed said "emissions system prob…
SteeringFiled: 12/03/2023ODI#11558180
Our 2023 CR-V began having noticeable issues involving the steering around 6000 miles after 9 months of ownership. The steering wheel initially began to develop a tendency to remain centered requirin…

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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