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2025 Honda CR-V HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2025 Honda CR-V HYBRID has 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 118. The most common issue is steering problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2025 honda cr-v. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v744000 (steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer w. There are 4 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 6 crash reports 5 injuries

38

Total Complaints

4

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

STEERING

8 complaints
21%
  • The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer w
  • The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving and making a right or left turn, the steering wheel was momentarily stiff. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact recently received notifi
  • This is a complaint about the unresolved recall that I have been put on a waitlist for many months now. The Dealership said that Honda will mail me when the parts will be ready for repaired, but it’s been many months since the NHTSA saying the remedy is available. My appointment with the dealership
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer w

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (4)

STEERING03/10/2024

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. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

Risk: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2025 Honda CR-V HYBRID

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,737
Full coverage / month
$145
Liability only / year
$574
vs US avg
+4%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating0.94x
× vehicle age1.15x
= Full coverage estimate$1737

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Honda CR-V HYBRID Service Intervals

Oil change
8K mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation
8K mi
Brake fluid
36 months
Transmission fluid
30K mi
Engine coolant
60K mi
Spark plugs
100K mi
Cabin air filter
15K mi
Engine air filter
30K mi
Differential (AWD/4WD)
30K mi

Maintenance Minder shows exact intervals based on your driving. CVT-equipped models (Civic, HR-V, Accord Hybrid) need CVT fluid service, not conventional ATF.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Honda New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
3 yr / 36K mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
5 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36K mi

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
VISIBILITY(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 38 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • STEERING: The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer w

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • FUEL SYSTEM: This is a complaint about the unresolved recall that I have been put on a waitlist for many months now. The Dealership said that Honda will mail me when the parts will be ready for repaired, but it’s been many months since the NHTSA saying the remedy is available. My appointment with the dealership

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • OTHER: My sunroof is leaking, I've taken it to the dealer 3 times and this past weekend I noticed that my back door (the hatch door) leaks when it rains and when you take it through a car wash. the water comes in through the molding right above the back window and leaks down all through the car and out of

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • BRAKES: The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that while parking at her work parking lot, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle then violently accelerated independently and crashed into two parked vehicles. One of the parked vehicles spun around fr

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Honda dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Honda CR-V HYBRID — Year Comparison

How does 2025 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

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NHTSA Safety Rating

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At a Glance

Complaints
38
Recalls
4
Fire reports
1
Crash reports
6
Injury reports
5
Segment avg
118

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