2025 Honda CR-V HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2025 Honda CR-V HYBRID has 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. 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. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 6 crash reports 5 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

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

FUEL SYSTEM

6 complaints

16%

• 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
• The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the fuel level fell from 40 percent to 30 percent. There was no indication of a fuel leak. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb
• It has become increasingly more difficult to steer my car and I have sought repair from Honda for months to no avail. My brand new CRV is almost un-drivable and it is my only car.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

4 complaints

11%

• 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
• As we were driving on the freeway, our Rear window shattered on its own. You can hear like an explosion of glass. We checked our cameras and nothing was thrown to our car. It just completed shattered on its own and we are confused as to why. It is a huge safety concern as we had a minor in the car.
• I parking my car in a parking spot at my work infront of a tree post the car jumped and hit the tree post by it self as crazy it sound I’ve never seen this before I was devastated. Scared I had called the insurance to tow the car to the Honda dealer and it’s been sitting there for a month now to ge

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

4 complaints

11%

• 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
• I was parking in our apartment's parking lot when I attempted a left turn to pull in front-facing toward the wall. Within seconds, and without understanding how or why, the car continued forward and hit the wall. Initially, I reported to the insurance company that I either didn’t brake or found the
• There were moments at certain speed like when I try to park at low speed or when I go down the hill at higher speed, the brake just doesn’t work. More specifically, as I try to engage the brake, the brake pedal just loose all the way and the brake just not engage when the brake pedal at maximum. Thi

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

3 complaints

• When driving in heavy the front wipers do not move fast enough to clear the rain. The passenger side wiper also pushes a ‘puddle’ of water right into the driver’s view. I couldn’t see anything for that second. I could get video if I have a passenger when it happens again.
• the driver's side mirror is distorted and vibrates on freeway. has already been replaced once.
• I initially thought I was low on wiper-washer fluid but dealer told me that the new system had the washer fluid distributed from the windshield wiper instead of the stationary area under the wiper. On 1st night highway drive (3wks) and after attempting to wash the windshield of the crushed bugs; I

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“When driving in heavy the front wipers do not move fast enough to clear the rain. The passenger side wiper also pushes a ‘puddle’ of water right into the driver’s view. I couldn’t see anything for that second. I could get video if I have a passenger when it happens again.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

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:

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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
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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
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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
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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
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)