MYRModel Year Report

2025 Honda CR-V

▲ Better than typical
2025 Honda CR-V
BUILT 2026-08-02

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: 467 complaints 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 478 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 884 complaints 2008: 960 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 551 complaints 2012: 399 complaints 2013: 381 complaints 2013 2014: 585 complaints 2015: 668 complaints 2016: 388 complaints 2017: 1729 complaints 2017 2018: 2080 complaints 2019: 1060 complaints 2020: 330 complaints 2021: 307 complaints 2021 2022: 233 complaints 2023: 504 complaints 2024: 362 complaints 2025: 228 complaints 2025 2026: 96 complaints 2026
2025: 228 complaints
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YearComplaints
1997108
1998128
1999127
2000129
2001142
2002515
2003467
2004501
2005478
2006398
2007884
2008960
2009386
2010480
2011551
2012399
2013381
2014585
2015668
2016388
20171729
20182080
20191060
2020330
2021307
2022233
2023504
2024362
2025228
202696

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 21%

21% of complaints: steering — 47 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VISIBILITY/WIPER 14%

14% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 31 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 28 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11%

11% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 25 distinct reports on file.

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

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 23 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 (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 24V744000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2026 ▲ 1997 ▲ 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.