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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 29 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 29 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2023 Honda CR-V

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2022 Honda CR-V

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: CR-V has more complaint activity, CR-V has more severity reports and CR-V has more open investigation signals. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2023 Honda CR-V 2022 Honda CR-V Difference
Total recalls 3 3 Similar
Total complaints 499 212 CR-V has 287 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 20 / 1 / 15 / 0 5 / 0 / 4 / 0 CR-V has 27 more severity reports
Defect investigations 2 18 CR-V has 16 more investigations
Open investigations 0 11 CR-V has 11 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 102 71 CR-V has 31 more communications
Recall completion reports 23 17 CR-V has 6 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Oct 3, 2024 May 21, 2026 CR-V has newer activity
Latest complaint May 26, 2026 May 30, 2026 CR-V has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Steering
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Steering Lane Departure
  • Steering
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Unknown Or Other
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 29 combined MPG 29 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,050 $2,050 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2023 Honda CR-V

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had steering and visibility wiper repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2022 Honda CR-V

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had steering and forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2023 Honda CR-V

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Steering Lane Departure: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise

2022 Honda CR-V

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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