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Honda CR-V RZ

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

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Engine Overview

The Honda CR-V RZ is available with one engine variant at 143 hp.

2.0L i-MMD e:HEV · Petrol Hybrid· 148 PS
2023 2024

The 2.0L i-MMD e:HEV in the Civic FL, CR-V RW/RZ and ZR-V is a mature hybrid system without turbocharger complexity.

  • !! Temporary increased steering effort at motorway speed from 20,000 km

    In 2022–2023 CR-V and Civic FL the NHTSA investigated reports of momentarily increased steering effort at motorway speeds. Software updates can address this.

    Symptoms: Briefly increased steering effort at motorway speeds
    0–500 $
    Ad Honda CR-V steering assistHonda Civic FL power steering software
  • ! Manual valve clearance check required from 50,000 km

    The LFC1 engine has no hydraulic lifters, so valve clearance must be checked and adjusted manually at regular intervals (every 40,000–60,000 km).

    Symptoms: Ticking from the valvetrain, power loss if adjustment is overdue
    150–400 $
    Ad Honda LFC1 valve clearance adjustCR-V e:HEV valve clearance adjustment
  • ! Infotainment screen freezes or stays blank

    Owners of 2022–2023 CR-V e:HEV report sporadically freezing or blank infotainment screens. Honda is working on software updates.

    Symptoms: Infotainment screen freezes or stays blank, occasionally no image after switching on
    0–200 $
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Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
!12V Battery Drains When Parked

12V battery in the CR-V RZ drains due to parasitic current draw. Multiple US owners report dead battery after short periods parked.

Symptoms: Car won't start after 1-2 days, battery frequently dead
from 3,000 km
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 Low
●Honda+ App Does Not Recognise CR-V 2023+

The Honda+ app does not support CR-V models from 2023 onwards, meaning remote climate control and other remote functions are unavailable.

Symptoms: Vehicle does not appear as a linked car in the Honda+ app; remote climate control and vehicle status queries are permanently unavailable.
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●Navigation sluggish and imprecise

The built-in navigation calculates routes very slowly, map data is frequently outdated, and traffic information is missing or incorrect. Most drivers fall back on CarPlay.

Symptoms: Long wait times for route calculation, incorrect routing, outdated map data despite updates.
Ad navigation update Honda CR-V RZnavigation system Honda CR-V 2023
 Low
iISA beep cannot be permanently disabled

The ISA system beeps when the speed limit is exceeded and reactivates itself after every engine start.

Symptoms: Audible beep the moment the current speed limit is exceeded by more than 1 km/h; system reactivates itself after every engine start.
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Below average
832 complaints · 2023–2024
  1. 01 Steering
    425 ⚠ 10
  2. 02 Other
    92 ⚠ 4
  3. 03 Collision Avoidance
    78 ⚠ 11
  4. 04 Wipers & Visibility
    64
  5. 05 Lane Departure
    54 ⚠ 2

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Steering (425 complaints)
⚠ Other (92 complaints)
⚠ Collision Avoidance (78 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03
Known Problems and Issues +

A total of 19 weaknesses have been documented for the Honda CR-V RZ (2023–2024) — 3 engine-related and 16 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Other, Rust, Brakes. Considered reliable: LFC1 (2.0L i-MMD e:HEV).

What to watch out for with the Honda CR-V? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Honda CR-V RZ have? +
The Honda CR-V RZ has 3 known engine weaknesses and 16 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Honda CR-V RZ? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: LFC1 (2.0L i-MMD e:HEV). The most reliable engine is the LFC1 (2.0L i-MMD e:HEV) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the LFC1 (2.0L i-MMD e:HEV).
Which Honda CR-V RZ engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Honda CR-V RZ. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 3 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Honda CR-V RZ engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Honda CR-V RZ — rated: "Decent". {description} The 2.0 e:HEV system turns CR-V and ZR-V into efficient gliders — the electric motor boost surprises at traffic lights, long-distance driving is dominated by comfort.
Is the Honda CR-V RZ worth buying used? +
The Honda CR-V RZ is a good choice as a used car — 1 of 1 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Honda CR-V RZ? +
The Honda CR-V RZ is available with engine variants from 143 to 148 hp. Petrol: LFC1 (2.0L i-MMD e:HEV).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee