2025 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Steering (56), Unknown Or Other (51), Forward Collision Avoidance (40).
Key takeaways
- 258 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 29 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 56 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 51 | 20% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 40 | 16% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 32 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 12% |
| Engine | 25 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 13 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 5% |
| Structure | 12 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-10-14
A clicking sound is heard every time I turn the vehicle, and the steering wheel feels like it’s a bit stuck. I know there was a gearbox recall but my vehicle was not included on this recall. I read al the symptoms for the electric gearbox defect and it matches what I am experiencing with my car.
Steering - filed 2026-10-09
Electronic Power Steering Rack / Steering Gearbox Assembly. Stiff or sticky steering makes it difficult to precisely control the vehicle's direction during high-speed driving or lane changes, increasing the risk of loss of control and collisions. Yes, the issue has been diagnosed and confirmed by the Honda dealership...
Steering,air Bags,lane Departure - filed 2026-10-09
Had the NHTSA 24V-744 steering gearbox recall performed on my 2025 Honda CR-V EX-L. Immediately following the repair, the vehicle developed severe, unstable alignment tracking and 'memory steer' where the steering wheel fails to self-center after turning left. There is a dangerous, loose mechanical 'dead zone' in the c...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.