2023 CR-V Sport Hybrid suffered a catastrophic cylinder 3 coolant leak/head gasket failure at 76,884 miles. Due to a lack of available Honda gasket kits and extreme dealership repair quotes, a full engine replacement was required.
2023 Honda CR-V: engine failure
5 of the 518 complaints about the 2023 Honda CR-V describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Engine failure due to premature head gasket failure.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact also noticed a strong gas-like smell coming from the vehicle with no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel slightly seized, and it became difficult to correct the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 31,000.
At approximately 9:30pm CST Saturday June 17th my 2023 Honda CRV Sport Touring has a rapid loss of power while travelling on the I-55 expressway in Illinois before the Weber Rd exit. Received critical engine failure error message and transmission failure error message. Final error was emission system error. Engine block was shaking severely - car could not move. Car towed to dealership where purchased, Valley Honda in Aurora IL. Has been with their service since then. They said piston was misfiring. They were talking about breaking down the engine but moved in a different engine. May need fuel injectors replaced - but shortage of those. Waiting for update, next step may be for me to meet with sales (hopefully for refund or buyback). Please contact me if you need additional information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may
- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message
- Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on...
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2023 Honda CR-V engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 2023 Honda CR-V?
5 of 518 owner complaints about the 2023 Honda CR-V (1%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 2018.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2023 Honda CR-V?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2023 Honda CR-V
Jerking 50Lane assist 49Adaptive cruise 10Collision warning 10Loss of power 10Check engine light 9Fuel pump 8Steering lock-up 8Warning lights 8Sudden acceleration 7Harsh shifting 6Power steering loss 6Steering noise 6Wipers 6No deployment 5Headlights 5
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