The Lemon Index2025 Honda CR-V.
The 2025 Honda CR-V is so far worse than average by owner complaints: 288 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 117, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about steering, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 28 to 40 mpg combined. The best Honda CR-V year is 2001.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 288 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda CR-V year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 20K miles on the car (31 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 5
- tires 2026
When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
- tires 2026
When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
- fuel system, gasoline 2025
The fuel feed hose may have been improperly installed, allowing fuel to leak.
Show all 5 recalls
- fuel system, gasoline 2024
The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
- steering 2024
The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 63 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible…
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- Service Bulletin - The LKAS warning light comes on when driving in reverse due to possible…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda CR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda CR-V FCEV SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1600–2300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The steering wheel pulls the one side drastically when I drive over a bump or a crack/line on a road or highway. Itâs quite scary and Iâm afraid I could have an accident
2025 Honda CR-V owner · NHTSA complaint 11652357
More owner reports
Brake lights did not turn on while stopping using automatic braking until the vehicle was completely stopped, leading to a rear-end collision
NHTSA complaint 11702034
The 2025 Honda CRV, while driving on the highway, gets stuck, the steering wheel does not maintain a centered position in the lane, and also has strange noises coming from the steering wheel.
NHTSA complaint 11651553
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Honda CR-V reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.2× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 117; 100 is average). The best Honda CR-V year by this measure since 2010 is 2011.
What are the most common 2025 Honda CR-V problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are steering (23%), automatic emergency braking (18%) and wipers & visibility (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda CR-V have?
5 safety recalls (latest: tires). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Honda CR-V get?
28 to 40 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Honda CR-V safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2025 Honda CR-V problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,000 and 20,800 miles. The middle report was at 7,500 miles, from 31 complaints.
Does the 2025 Honda CR-V have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Honda CR-V cost in fuel a year?
About $1600 to $2300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Honda CR-V have?
1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Honda CR-V year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2010 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works