Model year guide

2025 Honda CR-V

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Honda CR-V is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 100 on record.

2025 Honda CR-V — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Honda CR-V at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints255
Overall safety5 / 5 ★

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Honda CR-V recalls 1

Steering NHTSA Campaign #24V744000 · manufacturer #SJS, MJU, QJT, VJV · 03/10/2024

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.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Honda CR-V common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 255 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2025 Honda CR-V safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 15.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Honda CR-V SUV FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

Dimensions & weight

Length
184.6 in
Width
73.6 in
Height
66.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Curb weight
3,525–3,635 lb
Front track
63.4 in
Rear track
64.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Honda CR-V — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 53

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 53.

Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not requir…

Bulletin A26-017 · Engine · Sep 2026

Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.

Bulletin AEBM08262026901 · Engine · Aug 2026

Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.

Bulletin A26-017 · Engine · Aug 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the caus…

Bulletin ATI&07202026902 · Visibility/wiper · Jul 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the caus…

Bulletin ATI&06092026902 · Visibility/wiper · Jun 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the caus…

Bulletin ATI&05272026901 · Visibility/wiper · May 2026

Service Bulletin - When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation. When this condition occurs, DTC P2583-76 (Temporary Stop of Integrated Driver Support System…

Bulletin A26-036 · Forward Collision Avoidance · Apr 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understan…

Bulletin ATI&04062026902 · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2026 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the power tailgate not opening or closing under it's own power. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to insp…

Bulletin ATI&03312026902 · Structure · Mar 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understan…

Bulletin ATI&03232026901 · Visibility/wiper · Mar 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CR-V AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Honda CR-V. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Fuel System

Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the fuel pump could crack and leak fuel. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the high-pressure fuel pump.

Transport Canada #2024606 · Oct 2024

Steering

Issue: On certain vehicles, the steering gearbox may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, there could be a sudden change in steering feel and an increase in steering effort. Safety Risk: A sudden change in steering effort could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to a…

Transport Canada #2024588 · Oct 2024

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. Initial models of the CR-V were built using the same platform as the Civic.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2025 Honda CR-V vehicles on record

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2025 Honda CR-V — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Honda CR-V have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Honda CR-V. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda CR-V?

Across all 255 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, forward collision avoidance, visibility/wiper.

What is the 2025 Honda CR-V safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Honda CR-V an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.