repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering
Risk. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
2025 Honda CR-VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 271 owner complaints about the 2025 Honda CR-V, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-744 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Honda CR-V has problems
271 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
60Steering2 crash/fire/injury
42Forward collision avoidance9 crash/fire/injury
36Visibility/wiper
29Service brakes16 crash/fire/injury
25Engine5 crash/fire/injury
25Fuel/propulsion system7 crash/fire/injury
18Electrical system
15Vehicle speed control
13Structure
6814 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 60 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 42 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 36 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 29 | 16 |
| Engine | 25 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 25 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 7 |
| Structure | 13 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 68 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 Honda CR-V recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other CR-V year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CR-V median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Honda CR-V safety ratings
2025 Honda CR-V SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What CR-V owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
First noticed when going high rate of speed after approximately 15 or 20 minutes in a middle lane on a 3-lane highway. Steering wheel would stick for a second or so & tight when trying to maintain my lane. I do a lot of short time driving errands up until then. so I hadn't really encountered the…
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering gear box assembly caused excessive friction, and the vehicle became difficult to steer. Additionally, the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering);…
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and turning the steering wheel in either direction, the steering wheel was sticking with a delay while returning to the center. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the steering gearbox…
Own a 2025 CR-V?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.