Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.
Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Honda CR-V, and it carries 1 recall. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 38 | 16% |
| Unknown or other | 29 | 12% |
| Visibility/wiper | 27 | 11% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 4% |
| Tires | 8 | 3% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3% |
| Engine | 7 | 3% |
| Air bags | 4 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
the CMBS, auto braking system is engaging and BRAKING my car for no reason. For example, driving 70mph on turnpike, it engaged on a dry road, clear day with no other cars or items in front of me. VERY dangerous. vehi
NHTSA complaint: Forward collision avoidance
I am reporting a severe factory design defect regarding water intrusion into the EVAP emissions system on my 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid (VIN: [XXX]) After driving home in a normal rainstorm, the vehicle threw diagnostic trou
NHTSA complaint: Engine
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in cold weather, the windshield wiper was activated, but the windshield wiper fluid failed to disperse and the windshield
NHTSA complaint: Visibility
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated, and the vehicle stopped. The driver's and steering wheel air bags unexpectedly deploy
NHTSA complaint: Service brakes
I brought my Honda CR-V Hybrid to Brad Deery Honda on April 11, 2025, to have the steering gearbox worm gear recall inspected. At that time, I was told everything was fine. Unfortunately, I am now experiencing steering i
NHTSA complaint: Steering
Fuel pump injector gave out at around 25,700 miles on 2025 crv hybrid. This happened while driving and put mine and my passengers safety at risk. When it went out, I got multiple warning messages saying power system fail
NHTSA complaint: Fuel/propulsion system
The hybrid fan died after 23k miles of use and put the car into limp mode on the highway, the lane departure system frequently does not work, and the car has never come to close to the estimated MPG.
NHTSA complaint: Fuel/propulsion system
Went full speed into a ditch which totaled the car and no airbags deployed.
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Honda CR-V. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.
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 b
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
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 Ser
| Reliability | 83 | excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 83 | excellent |
| Maintenance | 89 | excellent |
| Depreciation | 67 | good |
| Performance | 55 | average |
| Efficiency | 59 | average |
| Safety | 93 | excellent |
Percentile ranks against other SUVs in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and steering is the most reported area with 38 of them (16%). There is 1 recall on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.
AVOIR scores its reliability 83/100 (excellent) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density, adjusted for how many were sold so a popular model is not penalised for having more owners.
AVOIR scores its longevity 83/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2025 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 78/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.