2025 Honda Cr-V: Problems & Reliability
The 2025 Honda Cr-V has 264 NHTSA owner complaints, 48 manufacturer service bulletins, and 1 recall campaign on federal record, led by steering and unknown or other issues. Among the 12 Honda Cr-V model years with federal records, it ranks 9th by combined complaint and bulletin volume. Verified buyers paid an average of $31,696 for the 2025 Honda Cr-V (3 deals).
Sources: NHTSA complaints (ODI), manufacturer service bulletins, recall campaigns, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Updated 2026-11-05 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
264
NHTSA complaints
48
Service bulletins
1
Recall campaigns
$31,696
Avg. buyer-paid
Most-reported problem areas on the 2025 Honda Cr-V
Steering — 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Unknown Or Other — 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Forward Collision Avoidance — 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
How the 2025 compares to adjacent years
| Model year | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 394 | 89 | 2 | — |
| 2025 (this page) | 264 | 48 | 1 | $31,696 |
| 2026 | 178 | 15 | 0 | $36,222 |
Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume. Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Honda Cr-V years to avoid.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Honda Cr-V reliable?
The 2025 Honda Cr-V has 264 NHTSA owner complaints, 48 manufacturer service bulletins, and 1 recall campaign on federal record, led by steering and unknown or other issues. Among the 12 Honda Cr-V model years with federal records, it ranks 9th by combined complaint and bulletin volume. Verified buyers paid an average of $31,696 for the 2025 Honda Cr-V (3 deals). Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Cr-V?
The most-reported problem areas for the 2025 Honda Cr-V in NHTSA owner complaints are steering, unknown or other, forward collision avoidance. Service bulletins (48 on file) show what the manufacturer issued repair guidance for.
Does the 2025 Honda Cr-V have recalls?
Yes — 1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2025 Honda Cr-V. Recall completion is VIN-specific: run the exact VIN to see whether the work was actually done on the car you're considering.
Is the 2025 Honda Cr-V a good year to buy?
The 2025 sits mid-pack among Honda Cr-V model years on the federal record; the 2018 and 2017 years have the cleanest records. Judge the specific car: run the VIN and get an inspection.
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