Most common 2025 Honda CR-V problems
Share of the 260 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda CR-V complaints by model year
Best CR-V years: 2001, 2000, 1999. Years to avoid: 2018, 2017, 2025, 2024, 2023. Compare all years →
2025 Honda CR-V recalls (1)
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.
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.
What 2025 Honda CR-V owners say
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The contact owned a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, as the contact slowed to follow a slight right hand curve on the road, the steering wheel pulled to the right. The contact stated that the vehicle drove onto the shoulder, the contact attempted to steer the vehicle back onto the road but the steering was not responding. The contact stated that he was able to turn the steering wheel to the left, however the vehicle was locked in a right turn and then crashed into a small tree as the vehicle was driving down a slight embankment. The contact stated that he did not see any warning lights and as the vehicle crashed into the tree the air bags deployed and the vehicle rolled onto the driver's side and continued to roll 3 times. The vehicle had come to a stop in an upright position on the left hand side of the road. …
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that he drove the vehicle the previous day, but the next day the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was powered by a battery. There was an abnormal odor of coolant in the vehicle. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the computer needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle switched to battery power, and the steering wheel became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. While driving at 45 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. …
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The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking system was activated, and the vehicle decelerated to approximately 10-20 MPH without another vehicle being nearby. The failure had occurred twice in one week. The contact stated that on both occasions, the vehicle was able to accelerate as needed seconds after the failure had occurred. The contact became aware online that the failure was a known issue, and it was advised that the Forward Collision Avoidance system should be deactivated to prevent the failure from reoccurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer stated that the system would be calibrated to avoid the failure from reoccurring. The vehicle had not been repaired. …
As I was pulling into a parking space inside a parking structure, ground floor, my car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb, going through landscape hedge and landing on front hood of a parked vehicle outside of the parking structure. I heard the engine accelerate, but had no way of stopping or controlling the car. A very similar accident took place in this car on [redacted]. Same situation: pulling into a parking space, car suddenly accelerates; no way to stop vehicle in time to avoid accident. A separate incident report has been submitted to nhtsa.gov on June 11, 2026
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The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while reversing out of the garage, the contact heard a loud explosion. After exiting the vehicle and inspecting it, the contact discovered that the small window near the rear passenger's side door had exploded and fractured into several pieces. The glass landed inside the cabin of the vehicle on the rear seats. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer confirmed that the window needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 1,850. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in cold weather, the windshield wiper was activated, but the windshield wiper fluid failed to disperse and the windshield wiper failed to engage immediately. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a second dealer, Hamilton Honda (655 US-130, Hamilton Township, NJ 08691); however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact sent a letter to the manufacturer to notify them of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
2025 Honda CR-V engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | CVT | FWD | 43 / 36 / 40 |
| Single-speed | FWD | 36 / 43 / 39 | |
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | CVT | AWD | 40 / 34 / 37 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | FWD | 28 / 34 / 30 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 26 / 31 / 28 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Honda CR-V a good car?
Based on 260 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 CR-V rates avoid: 4.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the CR-V at the same age. It is one of the CR-V years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Honda CR-V?
The steering — 57 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (47) and windows, wipers & sunroof (36).
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda CR-V have?
There is 1 recall for the 2025 Honda CR-V, the most recent from October 3, 2024 (steering). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda CR-V?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001, 2000 and 1999. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2018, 2017, 2025, 2024 and 2023. See the full Honda CR-V years comparison.
At what mileage do 2025 Honda CR-V problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 84% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.