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2025 Honda CR-V Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2025 Honda CR-V has a complaint index of 90, ranking 3rd worst of 21 model years, with 248 complaints, 29 crashes, and 5 fires. Steering is the top problem area (51 complaints, 21% share), and one recall covers a steering worm gear issue.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
90/100
#3 of 21 CR-V years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
248
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
29
reported in complaints
Fires
5
Injuries
23
Top issue
Steering
Best nearby year
2022
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
37
36 city / 34 hwy
Injuries / deaths
23 / 0

Top 2025 Honda CR-V problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering51 (21%)
  2. Other50 (20%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras42 (17%)
  4. Engine35 (14%)
  5. Visibility & Wipers35 (14%)
  6. Brakes31 (13%)
  7. Fuel System29 (12%)
  8. Electrical System21 (8%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (6%)
  10. Structure & Body12 (5%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners describe unintended acceleration at low speeds while parking, causing crashes into walls, gates, or barriers.
  • Some report the brake pedal sinking to the floor with no stopping power, especially at slow speeds or on inclines.
  • One owner said brake lights failed to illuminate during automatic braking, leading to a rear-end collision.
  • Owners report warning and trouble lights coming on after a sudden acceleration event, along with steering symptoms.
  • Multiple owners state airbags failed to deploy in crashes that caused serious injuries or totaled the vehicle.
  • One owner reported an oil leak and engine damage following a routine tire repair visit.
2025 Honda CR-V complaints: complaints filed per month17Jun 2024Nov 2024Mar 2025Jul 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
248 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2026 (17).

2025 Honda CR-V recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V744000Oct 3, 2024Steering1,693,199 vehicles

    Steering

    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.

    Risk: 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.

2025 Honda CR-V fuel economy and fuel cost

City
36 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
Combined
37 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2025 compared with other CR-V years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Avoid80515329.5
2024Avoid75392233.5
2025Avoid90248137

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Honda CR-V reliable based on NHTSA data?
NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 90 for the 2025 CR-V, the 3rd worst of 21 model years, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other CR-V years.
What is the top problem area for the 2025 Honda CR-V?
Steering is the top problem area, with 51 complaints making up 21% of all reported issues, and a median failure mileage of 7,500.
Does the 2025 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 24V744000) covering the steering worm gear spring, affecting the 2025 CR-V along with several other 2022-2025 Honda and Acura models.
Are there reports of unintended acceleration in the 2025 CR-V?
Yes, several sample complaints describe unintended acceleration at low speeds during parking maneuvers, some resulting in crashes and airbag non-deployment.
How does the 2025 CR-V compare to other CR-V years?
The 2025 CR-V ranks 3rd worst out of 21 years with a complaint index of 90, behind only the 2018 (100) and 2017 (95) model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.