2025 Honda CR-V Problems
What owners have reported about the 2025 Honda CR-V, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2025 Honda CR-V a good year?
It's one of the better years for the CR-V. Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA, the 18th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, emergency braking system and wipers and visibility.
258 complaints 1 recall 18th worst of 19 CR-V years
Top 2025 Honda CR-V problems
Steering problems
56 complaints (22%) name the steering.
Emergency braking problems
40 complaints (16%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Wiper and visibility problems
36 complaints (14%) name the wipers and visibility, most often the sun / moon roof assembly and exterior.
Brake problems
31 complaints (12%) name the brakes.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (23 of 258). The amber line is the middle value, about 10,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2025 Honda CR-V recalls
Steering
The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
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CR-V years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2025 Honda CR-V a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the CR-V. Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA, the 18th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, emergency braking system and wipers and visibility.
What are the most common 2025 Honda CR-V problems?
Owners most often report problems with the steering, emergency braking system, wipers and visibility and brakes. 56 complaints (22%) name the steering.
At what mileage do 2025 Honda CR-V steering problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 2,000–55,000 miles, with a middle value near 29,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda CR-V have?
1. Steering (24V744000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2025 Honda CR-V?
Ask for service records covering the steering, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2025 and 2022 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.