2025 Honda CR-V Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026
Final score after 36 months. Likely between 65 and 73.
- Owner complaints
- 275
- 29 are recall notices
- Per 10,000 cars
- 5.5
- 446,027 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 1.1×
- same age, so far
- Serious outcomes
- 91
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 5
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2025 Honda CR-V?
It is too early to say for sure. We give a final score after 36 months of complaints. So far the 2025 Honda CR-V has a provisional score of 69, likely between 65 and 73. That puts it in the middle third of the 2025 vehicles we can compare.
The 2024 CR-V, from the same generation, scored 66 and rated Caution. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
The most reported problem is the steering, mostly sticking or stiffness (36 of 275 complaints). Owners also complain about unintended acceleration and automatic emergency braking. 91 of the 275 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 5 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- Steering: sticking or stiffness36 complaints
- Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)25 complaints
- Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead21 complaints
Why There Is No Final Score Yet
Provisional score 69, likely between 65 and 73
It is based on complaints in its first 26 months, compared with the average car at the same age. It sits in the middle third of the 24 model-year 2025 vehicles we can compare so far. The final score and rating come at 36 months.
It is the same generation as the 2024 CR-V, which scored 66 and rated Caution. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
What Owners Report
We read all 275 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda CR-V, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.
Steering: sticking or stiffness
36 complaints (13%)
Sticking or stiffness, unusual noises and loss of steering control. 5 of these 36 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. In 6 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 12 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 6,000 miles.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
25 complaints (9%)
Sudden acceleration. 17 of these 25 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking. Median mileage when it started: about 9,000 miles.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
21 complaints (8%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead, the system not working when needed and problems that come and go. 9 of these 21 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 7 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 8 it came back after a repair.
Windshield wipers: washer fluid does not reach windshield
17 complaints (6%)
Washer fluid does not reach windshield, stops short of full sweep and problems that come and go. 1 of these 17 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of visibility. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 3 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 15,000 miles.
Mirrors: vibration or shudder
16 complaints (6%)
Vibration or shudder, shattering or cracking and distorted image. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 3 it came back after a repair.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
16 complaints (6%)
Shattering or cracking. 1 of these 16 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 7,000 miles.
Brakes: loss of braking
12 complaints (4%)
Loss of braking, unusual noises and a failure. 7 of these 12 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of braking. In 5 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 14,000 miles.
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
10 complaints (4%)
No deployment in a crash, burn injury from steering wheel emblem and deployment with no crash. 2 of these 10 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 12,000 miles.
Fuel injector failure
8 complaints (3%)
A failure that needed a new part and vibration or shudder. 3 of these 8 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 6,000 miles.
Tires: a leak
6 complaints (2%)
A leak, blowout and poor traction on snow. 2 of these 6 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow.
Adaptive cruise control: stopped working
5 complaints (2%)
A feature that stopped working, over-controls steering and problems that come and go.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
5 complaints (2%)
A loss of power and reduced power or limp mode. 3 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Fire (cause not stated)
5 complaints (2%)
A fire. All 5 describe a serious outcome, most often a fire. Median mileage when it started: about 9,000 miles.
Stall (cause not stated)
5 complaints (2%)
Stalling. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Forward collision warning: works on and off
4 complaints (1%)
Problems that come and go, visual only, appears at 5-6 feet and the system not working when needed.
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Seat belts: parts breaking or coming apart
4 complaints (1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, lap belt digs into thighs and sharp buckle receiver edge. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury.
Tire pressure monitoring: warning lights
4 complaints (1%)
Warning lights and the system not working when needed.
Fuel economy: high fuel use
3 complaints (1%)
High fuel use.
Fuel system: a bad smell
3 complaints (1%)
A bad smell, fuel level dropped while parked and a failure. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Hood latch: vibration or shudder
3 complaints (1%)
Vibration or shudder and parts breaking or coming apart.
Lane keeping assist: stopped working
3 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working and the system acting on its own. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash.
Driver-assist camera and radar: works on and off
3 complaints (1%)
Problems that come and go, the system not working when needed and a failure. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Rearview camera: degraded image
3 complaints (1%)
Degraded image, the system not working when needed and blurred image at night.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
3 complaints (1%)
The car not starting. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start.
Windshield: shattering or cracking
3 complaints (1%)
Shattering or cracking.
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
2 complaints (under 1%)
No deployment in a crash.
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
2 complaints (under 1%)
Water leaking in and not installed correctly.
Defroster: does not clear driver side glass
2 complaints (under 1%)
Does not clear driver side glass and a feature that stopped working.
Engine air intake: a leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak and a failure that needed a new part.
Engine oil leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak.
Headlights: poor illumination
2 complaints (under 1%)
Poor illumination and very dim.
Ignition coils or spark plugs failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part.
Instrument cluster: wrong readings
2 complaints (under 1%)
Wrong readings and problems that come and go.
Noise (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
Power liftgate: closed on person
2 complaints (under 1%)
Closed on person and misaligned. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury.
Vibration (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder.
Warning lights (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Reported Once (44)
Show the 44 problems reported once
- EVAP system: water intrusion
- Uneven tire wear: early wear
- Brake hold or auto hold: warning lights
- Brake power assist: a hard pedal or less assist
- Check engine light (cause not stated)
- Cooling system failure
- CV axles: unusual noises
- Engine: vibration or shudder
- Engine failure
- Frame or structure: parts breaking or coming apart
- Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)
- Heater: does not hold set temperature
- High-pressure fuel pump: unusual noises
- Hybrid system (inverter, motor, IPU) failure
- Ignition or power mode (won't shut off): stuck in accessory mode
- Screen and audio: works on and off
- Key fob: parts breaking or coming apart
- Battery cable bracket: parts breaking or coming apart
- Clock spring (cable reel): unusual noises
- Cylinder head failure
- Hood (adhesive unbonded): parts breaking or coming apart
- Hood (not closing securely): vibration or shudder
- Hood (not secure): vibration or shudder
- Hood (vibrating): vibration or shudder
- Moved forward when in reverse (cause not stated)
- Rear hatch glass: shattering or cracking
- Rear quarter window glass: shattering or cracking
- Rear rod assembly: unusual noises
- Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
- Side window glass: shattering or cracking
- Phone and navigation: wireless charger overheats phone
- Piston rings: shattering or cracking
- Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
- Road departure mitigation: stopped working
- Side blind zone alert: the system not working when needed
- Side or curtain airbags: no deployment in a crash
- Stability control (VSA): warning lights
- Struts or shocks: unusual noises
- Sunroof: water leaking in
- Taillights or brake lights: stopped working
- Transmission failure
- Shifter or park: moved in reverse while in neutral
- Valve train failure
- Wheel bearings: parts breaking or coming apart
How the 2025 Honda CR-V Compares With Other Years
The other CR-V years of the 6th generation, 2023 to 2026, and the years just before and after it. When two scores are less than 3.5 points apart, treat them as about the same.
| Year | Rating | Score | Vs average | Per 10k cars | Recalls | Most reported problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Too new | – | – | 3.9 | 1 | Loss of power (cause not stated) |
| 2025 This year | Provisional 69 | – | – | 5.5 | 5 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
| 2024 | Caution | 66 | 1.3× | 11.5 | 4 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
| 2023 | Caution | 63 | 2.0× | 26.6 | 7 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
| 2022 | Good | 70 | 0.75× | 10.9 | 6 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
2025 Honda CR-V Recalls
A recall can cover some or all cars of this model year. Look up a specific car by its VIN at NHTSA to see which recalls are still open on it.
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 26V366000Recall report (PDF)Issued Jun 4, 2026.
Electrical system: fuel cell
An internal short circuit in a fuel cell can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA 25V858000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 11, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 40% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Fuel system, gasoline: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 25V378000Recall report (PDF)Issued Jun 5, 2025. By the fourth quarter of 2025, 100% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 24V763000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 14, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 92% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Steering
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 24V744000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 3, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 88% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2025 CR-V ratings on NHTSA.gov.
SUV FWD, SUV AWD, Hybrid SUV AWD and Hybrid SUV FWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2025 CR-V, from its recalls, Honda's programs and the problems owners report most.
Confirm the Recalls Were Done
Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.
- Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire NHTSA 26V366000
- Electrical system: fuel cell NHTSA 25V858000
- Fuel system, gasoline: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings NHTSA 25V378000
- Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump NHTSA 24V763000
- Steering NHTSA 24V744000
On the Test Drive
- Turn the wheel fully left and right, parked and at low speed. Sticking, notches or stiffness are warning signs.
- Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
- Look for water stains or damp carpet, and test the sunroof.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Steering
- Unintended acceleration
- Automatic emergency braking
- Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.
Before You Pay
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
- Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
- Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.
What to do next