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

Steering has the most complaints, with 66. Forward collision avoidance and brakes follow with 41 and 35.

Does the 2025 Honda CR-V have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts list 6 recalls. The details are in the Recalls section of this page.

Is the 2025 Honda CR-V reliable?

The file shows 289 owner complaints. These are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales. Read the problem groups above and the by-year section to judge for yourself.

How many miles do the steering and engine problems show up at?

For the steering group, the median mileage at failure is 5,500. For the engine group it is 8,050.

What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Honda CR-V?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the official figures.

2025 Honda CR-V Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 289 owner complaints on file for this CR-V^[1]. Steering is the biggest group, with 66 complaints^[2].

289owner complaints^[1]

6recalls^[3]

28–40MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners name most, biggest first.

Steering. 66 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe a wheel that stiffened or locked up while driving, and some say they waited a long time for repair parts.
Unknown or other. 56 complaints^[6]. These reports do not point to one clear part, so we do not group them into a theme.
Forward collision avoidance. 41 complaints^[7]. Owners describe warning lights for the braking assist system and a sudden stop when nothing was ahead. Some talk about a stolen radar sensor and the cost to replace it.
Visibility and wipers. 35 complaints^[8]. Owners describe a driver side mirror that shakes at highway speed, and wipers that struggle to clear heavy rain.
Brakes. 35 complaints^[9]. In the stories we read, owners describe a car that did not slow down as expected, or lost braking while moving. This group has the most crashes in the facts, at 18^[9].
Engine. 29 complaints^[10]. This group includes 5 fires^[10].
Fuel and propulsion system. 29 complaints^[11].
Electrical system. 19 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 CR-V is necessarily included.

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire (26V663), October 2026. About 4,804 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire (26V366), June 2026. About 1,048,613 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Fuel Cell (25V858), December 2025. About 388 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (25V378), June 2025. About 6 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (24V763), October 2024. About 720,810 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Steering (24V744), October 2024. About 1,693,199 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
CR-V FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[19]	28 / 34 / 30	$2,250
CR-V FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	43 / 36 / 40	$1,700
CR-V AWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[20]	26 / 31 / 28	$2,400
CR-V AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[21]	40 / 34 / 37	$1,800
CR-V e-FCEV, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity and Hydrogen^[22]	36 / 43 / 39	n/a

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	5	4	5	4	15.5%
SUV FWD^[23]	5	4	5	4	15.5%
SUV AWD^[24]	5	4	5	4	15.5%
SUV FWD^[25]	5	4	5	4	15.5%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2025 Honda CR-V with electric motor^[26]	999 hp
2025 Honda CR-V with 1.5L 4-cylinder^[27]	190 hp
2025 Honda CR-V with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[28]	145 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
CR-V 4DR SUV AWD^[29]	185 in	74 in	66 in	106 in	3,635 lb
CR-V 4DR SUV FWD^[30]	185 in	74 in	66 in	106 in	3,525 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each CR-V model year. The 2025 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1997	108	2
1998	128	3
1999	127	3
2000	129	2
2001	142	1
2002	515	15
2003	468	13
2004	501	12
2005	479	12
2006	398	12
2007	887	12
2008	962	11
2009	386	12
2010	481	15
2011	554	13
2012	403	3
2013	382	2
2014	587	1
2015	672	3
2016	394	3
2017	1,776	7
2018	2,160	5
2019	1,106	8
2020	440	9
2021	443	5
2022	344	6
2023	633	8
2024	481	5
2025	289	6
2026	171	2

NHTSA's counts for the CR-V show 289 complaints and 6 recalls for 2025^[3]. Among the 31 model years listed, 7 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 23 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2018 (2,160)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2025 CR-V?

The complaint file for this CR-V is sizeable, with 289 reports^[1]. Steering has the most complaints, and the brakes group has the most crashes, at 18^[9]. At the same time, these are unverified reports sent to NHTSA^[1]. Check the recalls section on this page and ask a dealer whether any repair is still open on the car you are considering.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda CR-V?: Steering has the most complaints, with 66^[2]. Forward collision avoidance and brakes follow with 41^[7] and 35^[9].
Does the 2025 Honda CR-V have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts list 6 recalls^[3]. The details are in the Recalls section of this page.
Is the 2025 Honda CR-V reliable?: The file shows 289 owner complaints^[1]. These are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales^[1]. Read the problem groups above and the by-year section to judge for yourself.
How many miles do the steering and engine problems show up at?: For the steering group, the median mileage at failure is 5,500^[2]. For the engine group it is 8,050^[10].
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Honda CR-V?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the official figures.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Honda CR-V

2006 398 complaints, 12 recalls
2010 481 complaints, 15 recalls
2013 382 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 587 complaints, 1 recall
2015 672 complaints, 3 recalls
2016 394 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 1,776 complaints, 7 recalls
2018 2,160 complaints, 5 recalls
2019 1,106 complaints, 8 recalls
2025 this page
2026 171 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Honda CR-V

Other Honda models from 2025

2025 Honda Civic 105 complaints, 2 recalls
2025 Honda HR-V 47 complaints, 1 recall
2025 Honda Passport 47 complaints, 0 recalls

All Honda models

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 289 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Honda CR-V (34 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 27 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
66 complaints name the steering component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 5,500). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda CR-V model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for CR-V FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 43 city / 36 highway / 40 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
56 complaints name the unknown or other component group (4 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
41 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 10 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
35 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
35 complaints name the brakes component group (18 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 11,311). NHTSA vehicle records
29 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 8,050). NHTSA vehicle records
29 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (6 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
19 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V663, filed October 8, 2026: Tires › Temporary / Emergency Spare Tire. NHTSA recall database
Recall 26V366, filed June 4, 2026: Tires › Temporary / Emergency Spare Tire. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V858, filed December 11, 2025: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Fuel Cell. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V378, filed June 5, 2025: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
Recall 24V763, filed October 14, 2024: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
Recall 24V744, filed October 3, 2024: Steering. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for CR-V FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 34 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for CR-V AWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 31 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for CR-V AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 40 city / 34 highway / 37 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for CR-V e-FCEV, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity and Hydrogen: 39 MPGe combined, 245 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Honda CR-V with electric motor: rated 999 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Honda CR-V with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 190 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Honda CR-V with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 145 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CR-V 4DR SUV AWD: length 185 in, width 74 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 3,635 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CR-V 4DR SUV FWD: length 185 in, width 74 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 3,525 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2025 Honda CR-V: problems, recalls and fuel economy