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All cars · Honda CR-V · 2025

2025 Honda CR-V. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index117100 = average car
Complaints288NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold403,768U.S. model year
Per 100K sold71complaints

Engines and drivetrains 5

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD28 / 34 / 30Regular$2,100
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD26 / 31 / 28Regular$2,200
2.0L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD43 / 36 / 40Regular$1,550
2.0L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD40 / 34 / 37Regular$1,700
ElectricAuto (A1)FWD36 / 43 / 39$0

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,000 and 20,800 miles. Median 7,500, from 31 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Steering3,500400–53,0009
Speed control12,5003,800–18,4005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering23%
Automatic emergency braking18%
Wipers & visibility12%
Brakes11%
Fuel or ev drive system10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
28834618026

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 26V663000 Oct 2026 Tires / Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

    Risk. A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is PPW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 17, 2026. Vehicles prev

  • 26V366000 Jun 2026 Tires / Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

    Risk. A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) invo

  • 25V378000 Jun 2025 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The fuel feed hose may have been improperly installed, allowing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will install a new fuel feed hose and connector cover, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TLS.

  • 24V763000 Oct 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

  • 24V744000 Oct 2024 Steering

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

Manufacturer communications 63

Honda filed 63 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Honda CR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Honda CR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Honda CR-V FCEV SUV FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202272238238,155Steering
2023148633361,457Steering
2024139481402,791Steering
2025117288403,768Steering

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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