2023 Honda CR-V Safety Rating — 5 Stars Overall
NHTSA rates the 2023 Honda CR-V 5 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. Check a specific CR-V’s crash and title history below.
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2023 Honda CR-V— By the Numbers
- Overall rating
- 5★
- Frontal crash
- 4★
- Side crash
- 5★
- Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
- 15.5%
- Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
- 3
Overall rating
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
Quick Answer
- What is the 2023 Honda CR-V safety rating?
- NHTSA rates the 2023 Honda CR-V 5 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. These are results for the 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
- Did NHTSA test every part of the 2023 Honda CR-V?
- Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD.
- Does the 2023 Honda CR-V have recalls or complaints on file?
- NHTSA's record for this version lists 3 recall campaigns, 517 owner complaints and 1 investigation. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
2023 Honda CR-V crash-test ratings
Only the AWD version carries an overall score, because front-drive versions have no rollover rating, and on every version the passenger's frontal result trails the driver's.
NHTSA rates the 2023 Honda CR-V 5 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover.
The stars cover how the body and restraints did in a crash test, not what owners reported afterwards, and this model's complaint file is long, so read it alongside the ratings.
Recalls, complaints and investigations
NHTSA keeps these alongside the crash-test results for the 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD. They answer a different question: not how the vehicle was built to perform in a crash, but what owners and the agency have reported since.
A recall campaign covers a range of vehicles; whether the repair was done on a particular car is a per-VIN question. Check open recalls by VIN.
What NHTSA did — and did not — test
A star rating is only as complete as the tests behind it. This is which of NHTSA's four crash tests the 2023 Honda CR-V actually went through.
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD.
The rating is for the CR-VNHTSA crashed. Check the one you’re buying.
Salvage and rebuilt brands, reported accidents and odometer records follow the VIN.
Inspecting a used 2023 CR-V
The ratings describe the CR-V as it left the factory. A car that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt, or had its airbags replaced is no longer the car NHTSA tested.
Look under the rear of the car for a driveshaft and rear differential to confirm it really is AWD, since the overall score belongs to that version alone, rather than trusting a badge or a listing.
The passenger seat is where the frontal score drops, so check the passenger restraints: the belt should pull out smoothly, retract fully and lock on a sharp tug, and the airbag panel in the dash above the glovebox should sit flush with no mismatched trim around it.
Forward collision and lane departure warning were standard, so they should be present and switched on. Look at the camera housing behind the mirror and the front badge area for signs of removal, and treat any warning message as something the seller should explain.
Every rated version of the 2023 Honda CR-V
NHTSA rates body styles and drivetrains separately, and the results are not always the same. Match the version to the car you are looking at.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | — | 4 | 5 | — | — |
| 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
How NHTSA's current ratings work
NHTSA announced new NCAP crash tests and rating criteria in July 2008, including a new overall rating that combines the frontal, side and rollover results. It then postponed the change by a year: the new criteria apply to vehicles tested beginning with model year 2011, not 2010 as first announced.
In NHTSA's own words, its rollover resistance ratings “estimate the risk of rollover if a vehicle is involved in a single-vehicle crash.”
One limit applies to every vehicle here. NHTSA notes that the frontal crash rating “depends on vehicle mass, and cannot be compared across vehicle weight classes” — a full-size truck's frontal stars and a compact car's are not the same measure.
- Federal Register, 73 FR 79206 (Dec. 24, 2008) — new NCAP criteria begin with model year 2011
- Federal Register, 73 FR 40016 (July 11, 2008) — NCAP testing and rating changes, including the overall rating
- Federal Register, 68 FR 59250 (Oct. 14, 2003) — NCAP rollover resistance ratings
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
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2023 Honda CR-V Safety FAQ
What NHTSA’s record shows for this model year, and what it cannot tell you about one car.
What is the 2023 Honda CR-V safety rating?+
NHTSA rates the 2023 Honda CR-V 5 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. These are results for the 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Did NHTSA test every part of the 2023 Honda CR-V?+
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD.
Does the 2023 Honda CR-V have recalls or complaints on file?+
NHTSA's record for this version lists 3 recall campaigns, 517 owner complaints and 1 investigation. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
Can I compare the 2023 Honda CR-V's stars with a newer model?+
Yes, with other vehicles rated under NHTSA's current program (model year 2011 onward). Stars from before then came from different tests.
Does a good safety rating mean a used CR-V is safe to buy?+
A rating describes the vehicle as it left the factory. A used CR-V that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt from salvage, or had an airbag replaced is no longer the vehicle NHTSA tested. A VIN check reads its title brands, salvage and accident records from NMVTIS.
Five stars at the factory. What about since?
A crash rating can’t see a salvage title, a rebuilt frame or a replaced airbag. The VIN record can.
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