MYRModel Year Report

2025 Honda CR-V

▲ Better than typical
2025 Honda CR-V
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda CR-V Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 886 complaints 2008: 960 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 552 complaints 2012: 401 complaints 2013: 381 complaints 2013 2014: 586 complaints 2015: 669 complaints 2016: 390 complaints 2017: 1756 complaints 2017 2018: 2124 complaints 2019: 1085 complaints 2020: 352 complaints 2021: 323 complaints 2021 2022: 252 complaints 2023: 515 complaints 2024: 381 complaints 2025: 241 complaints 2025 2026: 125 complaints 2026
2025: 241 complaints
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YearComplaints
1997108
1998128
1999127
2000129
2001142
2002515
2003468
2004501
2005479
2006398
2007886
2008960
2009386
2010480
2011552
2012401
2013381
2014586
2015669
2016390
20171756
20182124
20191085
2020352
2021323
2022252
2023515
2024381
2025241
2026125

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 21%

21% of complaints: steering — 51 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 21%

21% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 51 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I was trying to realign my vehicle to eventually reverse in and park. As I was going forward, I braked four times (3 slamming the brakes) and the vehicle did not slow down or stop and eventually hit my neighbors wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241024

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

VISIBILITY/WIPER 13%

13% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 31 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20241118 — 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...

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.

Campaign 24V744000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 24V744000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ▲ 2026 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ■ 2017 ■ 2019

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Honda CR-V reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Honda CR-V is rated "better than typical".

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

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Honda CR-V have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.