NHTSA FEDERAL EVIDENCE AUDITAudited: 2026-08-24

2025 Honda CR-V Common Problems & Defect Telemetry

Authoritative defect intelligence synthesized from 239 verified NHTSA owner complaints, 1 federal safety recalls, and interquartile failure mileage telemetry.

Data Grade: HIGH26 Odometer Verified EntriesMethodology
Executive AI Defect Summary

The 2025 Honda CR-V receives a 6.4/10 MazicBay Reliability Index based on 239 verified NHTSA federal complaints and 1 safety recalls. The primary reported failure mode is Electric Power Steering Assist & Suspension Noise Reports with a median failure point at 6,000 miles (IQR: 2,47116,000 mi). Out-of-warranty repairs benchmark at $450 – $1,400 .

Honda CR-V PlatformHonda CR-V Series
DLC Port: Driver side lower knee panel

*Representative vehicle platform imagery. Body styling varies across generations.

MazicBay Reliability Index
6.4 / 10

6.6 complaints / 10k sold

NHTSA Owner Complaints
239

Verified US federal records

Safety Severity Grade
Critical Risk

Crash, fire & stall audit

Federal Safety Recalls
1

1 Active / Free Remedies

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Defect Clustering

Top Reported Problem Clusters (7)

Ranked by NHTSA Complaint Frequency
#1 STEERING & SUSPENSIONCritical Severity82% Match Confidence

Electric Power Steering Assist & Suspension Noise Reports

77
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):6,000 milesIQR: 2,47116,000 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$450 – $1,400 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Under Investigation / Recall AuditNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • Sudden loss of electric power steering assist
  • Steering wheel pull or highway wander
  • Clunking / knocking noise over bumps
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11756584 • Filed: 08/12/2026

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to turn the steering wheel, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, ...

ODI #11756280 • Filed: 08/11/2026

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the steering wheel was making a clicking sound. The failure was recurring. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The man...

ODI #11752691 • Filed: 07/24/2026

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, a...

#2 BRAKING SYSTEM & ABSCritical Severity79% Match Confidence

Service Brakes, ABS Actuator & Master Cylinder Reports

48
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):5,000 milesIQR: 4,3685,250 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$350 – $1,100 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Under Investigation / Recall AuditNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • Spongy or hard brake pedal travel
  • ABS / Brake warning light illuminated
  • Extended stopping distance / pedal vibration
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11755016 • Filed: 08/05/2026

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while slowly driving into a parking space and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and drove over a curb and onto the sidewalk and crashed into a concrete wall. During the crash, there was ...

ODI #11748462 • Filed: 07/06/2026

Stolen radar sensor on Honda CR-V. Thief able to unscrew without causing any damage. Resulted in multiple sensor warnings (brake system, cruise assist, lane departure, power steering, etc.).

ODI #11747361 • Filed: 06/30/2026Odometer: 2,471 mi

Driving on I-69 in the right lane 18 miles south of Bloomington In. with our 2025 Honda CRV Hybrid Sport Touring in adapative cruise at 77 on a straight dry road the driver front tire blew out with 14 holes on the outside sidewall. There was a car passing me on the left and wh...

#3 ENGINE & COOLINGCritical Severity78% Match Confidence

Engine Stalling, Oil Consumption & Cooling Defect Reports

40
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):11,546 milesIQR: 4,81318,143 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$950 – $3,200 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Under Investigation / Recall AuditNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • Engine sudden stall / hesitation while driving
  • Abnormal oil burning / consumption
  • Check Engine Light (MIL) flashing
  • Engine overheating / coolant loss
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11751593 • Filed: 07/20/2026

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving on a toll road, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine and vehicle started losing automotive power and the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. The vehicle was later towed to a local deal...

ODI #11743489 • Filed: 06/11/2026

As I was pulling into a parking space inside a parking structure, ground floor, my car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb, going through landscape hedge and landing on front hood of a parked vehicle outside of the parking structure. I heard the engine accelerate, but had no...

ODI #11739020 • Filed: 05/20/2026

The contact was driving , experienced tire pressure and check engine light illuminated. white Smoke was seen underneath the vehicle and then it turned black. Then fire was seen coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the vehicle , and smo...

#4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & BATTERYCritical Severity79% Match Confidence

Electrical Parasitic Drain, Infotainment & Harness Reports

28
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):1,250 milesIQR: 1,1254,171 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$280 – $850 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Under Investigation / Recall AuditNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • Unexplained battery drain after sitting overnight
  • Infotainment display / instrument cluster blackouts
  • Accessory malfunction / alternator fault warnings
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11751671 • Filed: 07/20/2026

This model has a safety problem with a dangerous distraction caused by the entertainment system while backing up. When you start the car, the entertainment system begins a boot-up cycle that takes 5 to 10 seconds. During that time the driver can put the car into reverse and be...

ODI #11747101 • Filed: 06/29/2026

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the vehicle later failed to restart. The local dealer was contacted, and Roadside Assistance was provided, and the vehicle was jump-started. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. T...

ODI #11735877 • Filed: 05/05/2026Odometer: 7,091 mi

On 3/17/26, my husband and I started heading N on RT 83 to a medical appointment in our 2025 Honda CR-V Touring Sport. We were doing between 40 to 50 miles/hr. Twenty minutes later, we smelled faint smoke which was attributed to the trucks driving around us. Upon exit to our n...

#5 AIRBAGS & SAFETY RESTRAINTSCritical Severity69% Match Confidence

Airbag Occupant Detection & Inflator Defect Reports

18
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):4,000 milesIQR: 3,5004,500 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$400 – $1,200 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Under Investigation / Recall AuditNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • SRS Airbag warning lamp illuminated
  • Passenger occupant classification sensor failure
  • Seat belt retractor lockup
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11756985 • Filed: 08/14/2026

Went full speed into a ditch which totaled the car and no airbags deployed.

ODI #11755016 • Filed: 08/05/2026

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while slowly driving into a parking space and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and drove over a curb and onto the sidewalk and crashed into a concrete wall. During the crash, there was ...

ODI #11743662 • Filed: 06/12/2026

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was pulling into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into the condo building. The contact confirmed that the brakes were applied during th...

#6 TRANSMISSION & DRIVETRAINCritical Severity68% Match Confidence

Transmission Hesitation, Hard Shifting & Slipping Reports

17
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):17,000 milesIQR: 17,00017,000 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$1,400 – $3,800 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Under Investigation / Recall AuditNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • Hard gear shifts / delayed engagement into Drive/Reverse
  • Transmission shudder / jerking under acceleration
  • Transmission slipping between gears
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11751671 • Filed: 07/20/2026

This model has a safety problem with a dangerous distraction caused by the entertainment system while backing up. When you start the car, the entertainment system begins a boot-up cycle that takes 5 to 10 seconds. During that time the driver can put the car into reverse and be...

ODI #11746317 • Filed: 06/24/2026

Car was leased on 2/2025, at the end of May 2026 I drove the car for a couple of days when I began to notice there was an issue when turning left. Anytime I made a left turn, the car would get stuck and would pull back to the right. When the left turn was being made, there wou...

ODI #11745982 • Filed: 06/23/2026

Gear: When going through an sutomated car wash on a conveyor belt car was put in neutral and hands were off the steering wheel as instructed. about 3/4 wasy through the car wash, even though the car was still in Neutral the car started to reverse : the rear camera did not go o...

#7 FUEL SYSTEM & INJECTIONMedium Severity67% Match Confidence

Fuel Pump Pressure Loss & Fuel Delivery Defect Reports

17
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):7,800 milesIQR: 5,40012,400 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$650 – $1,250 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Out-of-Pocket / TSB RemedyNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • Sudden loss of propulsion power at highway speeds
  • Extended engine cranking / failure to restart
  • Fuel odor near fuel tank / engine bay
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11735067 • Filed: 05/01/2026

I am reporting a potential safety recall violation by Honda Mall of Georgia (3699 Buford Dr, Buford, GA 30519). My vehicle experienced engine noise, vibration, and warning indicators, which the dealership attributed to 'fuel contamination' to deny warranty coverage (attached),...

ODI #11725851 • Filed: 03/20/2026

Started with what sounds like a pump running after car shut down then today whole garage smelled like gasoline.

ODI #11718901 • Filed: 02/18/2026

Vehicle: 2025 Honda CRV HYBRID SPORTS TOURING VIN: ... The vehicle is subject to an active recall involving the high-pressure fuel pump, which may leak fuel and create a fire hazard. Dispute prior dealer inspections, the during cold starts, abnormal ticking/ knocking noise fro...

Safety Enforcement

Official NHTSA Safety Recalls (1)

100% Free Dealer Repair
NHTSA Campaign #24V744000Reported: 03/10/2024

STEERING

Summary: 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.

Safety Consequence: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist for 2025 Honda CR-V

Before purchasing a used 2025 Honda CR-V, perform the following targeted inspections based on reported federal defect patterns:

1. Cold Start & Idle Diagnostics

Scan the OBD-II port under the dash for pending freeze-frame codes (e.g. P0300 misfires, P0087 fuel rail pressure, P0420 catalytic efficiency).

2. Transmission Shift Quality Audit

Test vehicle at low-speed stop-and-go and highway merges. Check for delayed reverse engagement or gear shift shudder between 2nd and 3rd gears.

3. Federal Recall Completion Check

Verify that all 1 NHTSA safety recall campaigns have been performed by an authorized dealership using the VIN.

4. Electrical & Infotainment Drain Check

Ensure the instrument cluster, center screen, and auxiliary charging ports operate with stable 12.0V–14.4V alternator voltage.

Frequently Answered Questions

Defect & Reliability Q&A: 2025 Honda CR-V

Is the 2025 Honda CR-V a reliable used car?

The 2025 Honda CR-V earns a 6.4/10 MazicBay Reliability Index based on 239 federal owner reports. Vehicles maintained under factory service schedules exhibit strong longevity past 150,000 miles.

What is the most frequent defect reported on the 2025 Honda CR-V?

The leading complaint category is Electric Power Steering Assist & Suspension Noise Reports, with a median failure point around 6,000 miles (IQR: 2,47116,000 mi).

Are there free recall repairs available for the 2025 Honda CR-V?

Yes, the NHTSA records 1 safety recall campaign(s) for this model year. All safety recalls are performed 100% free of charge by authorized franchise dealerships regardless of vehicle warranty status.