Windshield wipers and washer do not clean windshield off leaving a large area not cleared off
The worst 2025 Honda CR-V problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Steering60
- Driver assistance49
- Visibility40
- Brakes31
- Fuel system30
- Engine26
- Electrical18
- Acceleration14
- Body13
- Airbags8
- Tires8
- Transmission8
- Seat belts4
- Wheels4
- Lights3
- Suspension3
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2025 Honda CR-V
Sunroof shattered 16Wipers 16Adaptive cruise 12Collision warning 11Lane assist 9Sudden acceleration 9Steering noise 7No deployment 6Jerking 6Backup camera 5Check engine light 5Fuel pump 5Loss of power 5Won't shift 5
Recalls 1
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 24V744000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Honda CR-V 53
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may
- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message
- When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience...
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message
- The LKAS warning light comes on when driving in reverse due to possible false detection logic occurred in...
- When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience...
- Dealer Message
2025 Honda CR-V fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl Hybrid | FWD | 43 | 36 | 40 |
| 0.0L ‑cyl | FWD | 36 | 43 | 39 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl Hybrid | AWD | 40 | 34 | 37 |
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 28 | 34 | 30 |
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | AWD | 26 | 31 | 28 |
What 2025 Honda CR-V owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The design of the wiper blade cleaning procedure is awful. Water dribbles out of the wipers when trying to clean the windshield. The small amount of water that dribbles out of the wiper blades barely wets the windshield, thus making it very hard to completely clean the windshield of dirt and mud. This is a serious visual driving safety issue, because the low amount of unequally spread water smears the dirt around on the windshield making it difficult to see through the windshield, especially if there is glare from the sun; rather than having enough water sprayed onto to the windshield like every other car, to completely clean the windshield by the wiper blades.
What failed?: The Power Control Unit Assembly part number 1B000-69F-A53 failed and required replacement. This is a hybrid powertrain part that supplies electrical energy to the motor/generators in the transmission to propel the vehicle. How was safety put at risk?: Loss of motive power. The vehicle went into a limp mode and could barely move under its own power. It could only move at a few MPH on level ground after the failure. Fortunately this event occurred in a rural location. Was problem confirmed?: Yes, by Honda Dealer. Part number 1B000-69F-A53 confirmed to have failed and required replacement. Vehicle was repaired under new vehicle warranty by dealer. The single part replaced (1B000-69F-A53) list cost is $6247.93. Unknown if the part has been inspected by the manufacturer. The dealer indicated the failed part was requested to be returned to Honda. Zero indication of an impending failure were observed prior to the powertrain failure. Immediately upon the vehicle losing motive power while driving an indication on the dashboard described "Power System Failure" and to stop driving the vehicle immediately.
The wipers stop far short of the window edge leaving approximately six inches of window on the drivers side that does not get swiped. Rain, snow and debris constantly build up in this area impeding visibility. Also, the spray comes out of the wipers, but only releases when the wipers are halfway through the sweep, again not allowing the windshield to clear properly. When driving in snow, I have to pull over and manually clear the edges and bottom of the windshield. This is dangerously. Not only can’t I see well, I have to pull over in the side of the road and exit my vehicle to clear the window. The dealer says the wipers are operating as designed, but designed for what, clearing the windshield or causing accidents?
The wiper system and washer sprayers, especially on the passenger side. There’s an 8 inch path on the top of the wiper on the windshield. It does not clear away the dirt and salt and creates a visibility hazard. I took it to the dealer and they said normal all of them do it. It’s very hazardous and it’s a safety related issue. Honda needs put an additional sprayer on that location or install hood and mounted sprayers so that we are perfectly safe with visibility. This looks like a common problem on all the Honda CRV’s.
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 issue until traveling long distance. I feel unsafe in this vehicle now. I Contacted the dealer I bought the car from after discovering there was a recall for the exact issue I was having, only to be told my VIN was not included. Car wasn't even a yr old & only had 12,000 miles when I brought in for them to check for steering problem. They took for a brief ride & put on diagnostic machine & told me they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I believe this is a mechanical issue which doesn't show as a problem on a diagnostic machine. There is definitely something wrong with my brand-new vehicle I didn't make it up it happened. I now am aware of this issue & I am feeling it on a daily basis & don't feel save in it. The loaner vehicle the dealership gave me was the exact model as mine is (2025) & the loaner was 2026 the steering on the loaner drove with the steering much less resistance & it felt more lighter/more responsive. A lot more play in the wheel then mine. I paid a lot of money for a vehicle it was less than 1 yr old with 12,000 miles & now which I'm afraid to drive please help & include my car in this recall.
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 the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and stated that the recall was previously satisfied. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
Frantic deceleration when on the highway reading the speed of a lot slower vehicles on the highway
I had an incident recently that makes me think that there is a real issue with the collision avoidance system recognizing "unusual" objects. I was driving at night on a 75 mph dual lane highway. I had cruise control with collision avoidance engaged. A large truck had pulled onto the highway in front of me and was slow to accelerate. I assumed that my cruise control would immediately slow my vehicle down but it didn't! By the time I realized that it wasn't going to do that, I was a lot closer to the truck than I wanted to be. The truck was a "high off the ground" kind of rig and I wonder if the collision avoidance was literally looking under it. I agree that the driver is ultimately responsible for his vehicle but IMO it is scary if a warning system doesn't do its job. The official 2025 Honda CR-V owner's manual, in the section titled Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, lists several situations in which the system may fail to detect a vehicle correctly. Two of those limitations are especially relevant to my experience: - A vehicle ahead has an unusual shape. - The minimum ground clearance of a vehicle ahead is extremely high. Honda also warns that detection can be compromised when the speed difference between my vehicle and the vehicle ahead is very large. We were able to avoid colliding with the vehicle in front of us, but only because we noticed that we were rapidly closing on the vehicle in front of us.
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 needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V744000 (STEERING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 97,000.
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Questions about the 2025 Honda CR-V
Is the 2025 Honda CR-V reliable?
Owners have filed 271 complaints about the 2025 Honda CR-V, fewer than a typical CR-V model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Honda CR-V?
Steering, with 60 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles. Next is driver assistance (49).
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda CR-V have?
1 recall, covering steering.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Honda CR-V steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 24V744000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda CR-V have bad steering?
The Honda CR-V model years with the most steering complaints are 2018 (335 complaints), 2023 (325 complaints) and 2019 (198 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Honda CR-V get?
Official estimates for the 2025 Honda CR-V range from 28 to 40 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, FWD) gets 43 city and 36 highway.
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