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2025 Honda CR-V problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2025 Honda CR-V is among the quieter years of the CR-V on NHTSA's books: 339 complaints (36% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations. Complainants reported 37 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across driver assistance (63), other (48), and steering (47), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

339

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

52

Crash-involved

7

Fires reported

37

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other CR-V years?

CR-V NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted2,923 complaints1997: 129 complaints1998: 136 complaints1999: 158 complaints2000: 156 complaints2001: 159 complaints2002: 661 complaints2003: 580 complaints2004: 603 complaints2005: 601 complaints2006: 522 complaints2007: 1,158 complaints2008: 1,221 complaints2009: 447 complaints2010: 588 complaints2011: 646 complaints2012: 508 complaints2013: 498 complaints2014: 795 complaints2015: 975 complaints2016: 544 complaints2017: 2,596 complaints2018: 2,923 complaints2019: 1,502 complaints2020: 438 complaints2021: 438 complaints2022: 291 complaints2023: 644 complaints2024: 514 complaints2025: 339 complaints2026: 140 complaints
CR-V NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Honda CR-V problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance6319%
Other4814%
Steering4714%
Visibility & Wipers3410%
Brakes299%
Fuel System288%
Engine226%
Electrical System185%
Speed Control124%
Body & Structure103%
Tires & Wheels93%
Transmission51%
Seat Belts41%
Airbags41%
Lighting31%
Suspension21%
Latches & Locks10%

Does the 2025 Honda CR-V have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V744000SteeringOctober 3, 2024 · 1,693,199 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

Consequence

Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“On November 17, 2025 at 8:25am, the collision happened while I was parking my vehicle into the parking spot at my work place. The vehicle allegedly failed to stop and unexpected accelerated and subsequently crashed into the wall. The impact caused significant damage to the front of the vehicle…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · November 17, 2025 · crash

“Approaching sliding exit gate slowly at 2 mile per hour the Honda suddenly accelerated and crashed into sliding gate. Damaged the gate and the right side of the Honda. Honda was placed in neutral and the engine was turned off. Next day the Honda was transported to the body shop for repairs.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 11, 2025 · crash

“I recently purchased my 2025 Honda CRV from the dealership January. I was driving with my 2025 Honda CRV and I noticed that the lane keep assist was having the ping pong affect when I first picked it up but I didn't really think too much about it. I assume my vehicle just needed some drive time…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · April 18, 2025 · crash

“With temperature in mid 20sF, defrost system would not clear drivers side windshield. With freezing rain i had to stop and clear windshield multiple times. Inability of defrost system design to clear created a driving hazard. Service rep at dealer stated Honda design for defrost was not symmetrical…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · February 1, 2026

“On November 17, 2025 at 8:25am, the collision happened while I was parking my vehicle into the parking spot at my work place. The vehicle allegedly failed to stop and unexpected accelerated and subsequently crashed into the wall. The impact caused significant damage to the front of the vehicle…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 17, 2025 · crash

2025 Honda CR-V — common questions

Is the 2025 Honda CR-V reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 339 NHTSA complaints, below the typical CR-V year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2025 CR-V problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (63 complaints), other (48 complaints), steering (47 complaints).

Does the 2025 Honda CR-V have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Honda CR-V years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the CR-V years to avoid are 2018, 2017, 2019, 2008, 2007, 2015, 2014, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2003, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2021, 2020, 2022. The cleanest record among CR-V years belongs to 1997.

How safe is the 2025 Honda CR-V?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Honda CR-V earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.