2025 Honda CR-V Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Honda CR-V. Part of Generation 6 — 2023–present.

20242026
Complaints
287
per 10K Sold
7.1
US Sales
403,768
Crashes
36
Fires
2
Injuries
23
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2025 Honda CR-V Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#144 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:1,610 mi
Crash-related:2
#227 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

#325 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:10,123 mi
Crash-related:12
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Honda CR-V.

Steering Defects
44
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
1,610
Wipers & Visibility
27
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
25
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
Avg Miles
10,123
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
23
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
100
Fuel System
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
50
Engine Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
3,000
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hood
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2025 Honda CR-V

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,693,199 vehicles.

24V744000Steering
~1,693,199 affected

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.

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2025 Honda CR-V — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Honda CR-V reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Honda CR-V has 287 NHTSA complaints, 36 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 44 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Honda CR-V?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (44 complaints, avg 1,610 mi); Wipers & Visibility (27 complaints); Brakes (25 complaints, avg 10,123 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Honda CR-V?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 9,880 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2025 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Honda CR-V include 36 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 23 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2025 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,693,199 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 Honda CR-V?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda CR-V reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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