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2025 Honda CR-V

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2025 Honda CR-V has 334 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 588. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: 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. -i have a video, but the system only allows photos. please contact me for video. There is 1 recall issued for this model year. ⚠️ 6 fire reports filed.

6 fire reports 43 crash reports 25 injuries

334

Total Complaints

1

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

0.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

52 complaints
16%
  • 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. -I have a video, but the system only allows photos. Please contact me for video
  • 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. -I have a video, but the system only allows photos. Please contact me for video
  • Driving 40 miles per hour, steering wheel became difficult to turn right or left and car abruptly stopped 100 meters behind another vehicle. No accident no crash no police was contacted. Just want to fix the recall.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 9 crashes

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. -I have a video, but the system only allows photos. Please contact me for video

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2025 Honda CR-V

Based on 25 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 3K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
21
30-60K
3
60-100K
1
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 6K mi · 5 reports
0-30K
4
30-60K
0
60-100K
1
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred. This vehicle is under 5 years old, so most of the fleet hasn't accumulated high mileage yet — low-mileage peaks reflect fleet age, not necessarily premature failure.

Recalls (1)

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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2025 Honda CR-V

Live EIA prices
Per year
$1,455
Per month
$121
Per mile
12.1¢
MPG
33
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$1,847/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,412/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2025 Honda CR-V

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
$1,900
Full coverage / month
$158
Liability only / year
$600
vs US avg
+14%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating0.94x
× vehicle age1.15x
= Full coverage estimate$1900

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

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Honda CR-V 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

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
VISIBILITY(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 334 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: 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. -I have a video, but the system only allows photos. Please contact me for video

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

  • OTHER: Purchased a new 2025 CRV Touring from EdVoylesHonda in Marietta GA on [XXX] with my hard-earned savings because my Accord was totaled in an accident. Picked it up on [XXX]. I found a safety issue where CarPlay is not playing audio output from any Maps (Apple/ Google/ Waze) if I’m in on a call. Apple

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

  • STEERING: The component due to an improperly produced steering gearbox worm wheel, the wheel can swell during use, reducing the grease film thickness between the worm wheel and worm gear in which this was recalled on Oct 3, 2024 but did not discovered it until Oct 13, 2024 in an incident caused by the recall.

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

  • VISIBILITY: The driver side mirror shakes, which makes it difficult to use, particularly at high speeds.

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

  • RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Honda dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

At a Glance

Complaints
334
Recalls
1
Fire reports
6
Crash reports
43
Injury reports
25
Segment avg
588

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