2023 Honda CR-V vehicle speed control problems

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• “The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, causing it to jump a curb and collide with a tree. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was required. The contact also stated that the air bags did not deploy during the incident. The contact was also unaware whether any warning was illuminated during the time of the incident. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a body shop, where it was not…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 10/21/2025 · crash

• “First incident. 9/20/2025: car went forward when gear shift was in reverse. I had pulled my car into space on a slight incline in a parking garage. The space inclined downward toward a wall. I needed to back my car back a few inches away from the wall. I put my car into Reverse and applied light pressure on the accelerator. The car moved forward. I applied the brake, visually inspected the shift lever to make sure it was in reverse, and applied light acceleration again. Again the car moved forwa…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 09/26/2025

• “I own a 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid and have experienced multiple instances of sudden unintended acceleration. The issue occurs intermittently, typically at low speeds (25–30 mph) during stop-and-go traffic, or when the vehicle transitions from EV to gas mode. During these incidents, the vehicle unexpectedly surges forward for 1–2 seconds, even while the brake pedal is applied. The suspected issue involves the electronic throttle control system or a malfunction during the hybrid system's EV-to-…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 04/04/2025

• “The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, while attempting to stop the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly, drove over a curb and a sidewalk, drove over a bushy garden, and headed towards a parked vehicle across the sidewalk. The contact slammed on the brake pedal, and the vehicle stopped. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the annual check-up had been performed on the vehicle two days prior to the failure. The contac…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 03/05/2025

• “At 9K miles excessive noise, sounds like a helicopter. Dealership confirmed all four tires were scalped, did an alignment and thought it might correct the problem. It has not, both the dealer and Corporate Honda refused to correct. Adaptive Cruise Control malfunction, major safety hazard. When engaged the car unexpectedly stops at all speeds on highway or rural roads, with no cars in sight in front of the vehicle. Have experienced multiple incidents or near rear end collisions because of ab…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 11/21/2024

• “The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 15-20 MPH and attempting to come to a complete stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. As a result, the driver briefly lost control of the vehicle before coming to a complete stop by intentionally running into a curb on the side of the roadway. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. After investigating t…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 09/03/2024 · crash

• “The contact owned a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving on a busy four-lane highway. The contact stated that at one point the vehicle was on two wheels to avoid crashing into a truck. The contact stated that his foot was on the brake pedal during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 08/05/2024

• “I brought the car to the dealer shortly after its purchase to say I was getting error lights on the dash. They said they reprogrammed it. They also left all safety reminders in the off position. I continued to get a variety of error messages on the dash. The car was difficult to steer and needed constant correction. I was initially told it needed a drive rack. Upon follow up on parts I was told it was a power steering rack. Parts have been on order since Jan 2024 with an eta of April. Upon …”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 06/03/2024

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