2025 Honda CR-V Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
93/100
#2 most-complained of 16 CR-V years
The 2025 Honda CR-V has a Complaint Index of 93, the second-worst of 16 model years, with 248 NHTSA complaints, 29 crashes, and 5 fires. Steering leads reported problems at 21% of complaints, and one steering-related recall has been issued. It ranks Avoid relative to other CR-V years.
- Complaints
- 248
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 29 / 5
- Injuries / deaths
- 23 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 37
- 36 city / 34 hwy
Top 2025 Honda CR-V problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering51 (21%)
- Other50 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras42 (17%)
- Engine35 (14%)
- Visibility & Wipers35 (14%)
- Brakes31 (13%)
- Fuel System29 (12%)
- Electrical System21 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (6%)
- Structure & Body12 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking or pulling into a spot at low speed, resulting in collisions with walls, curbs, or trees.
- Brake pedal application has been followed by loud grinding noises and the vehicle continuing to accelerate rather than stop.
- Automatic braking systems reportedly failed to trigger brake lights until the vehicle had already stopped, contributing to a rear-end collision.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including highway collisions and being rear-ended by a tractor trailer.
- An engine oil leak was reported after a tire-air-leak repair visit, with owners saying the shop damaged engine components.
- One complaint describes the vehicle accelerating into a sliding gate while approaching slowly at 2 mph.
2025 Honda CR-V recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Should I avoid the 2025 Honda CR-V?
- NHTSA data ranks the 2025 CR-V as the second-worst of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 93 and 248 complaints, so it carries 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, accounting for 21% of complaints (51 of 248), with a median failure mileage of 7,500 miles and 2 reported crashes.
- Does the 2025 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (24V744000) covers a steering worm gear spring issue; Honda dealers replace the spring and add or redistribute grease at no charge. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How many crashes and fires are linked to the 2025 CR-V?
- NHTSA data lists 29 crashes, 5 fires, and 23 injuries among the 248 complaints filed for the 2025 CR-V, with no deaths reported.
- How fuel efficient is the 2025 Honda CR-V?
- EPA rates the 2025 CR-V at 37 mpg combined (36 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950.