Honda CR-V 2023–2025 problems by year and mileage
6th generation · RS
NHTSA data through 24 September 20261,384 complaints, 128 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2023 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 10,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 631
- Recalls naming this year
- 7
Most reported on the 2023
- Steering397 reports
- Forward collision avoidance44 reports
- Lane departure43 reports
7 recall campaigns name the 2023: Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire; Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Electrical system — propulsion system. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2024 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 8,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 477
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2024
- Steering149 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise81 reports
- Forward collision avoidance57 reports
4 recall campaigns name the 2024: Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire; Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Steering. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2025 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 7,500 mi
- Complaints filed
- 276
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2025
- Steering59 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise54 reports
- Forward collision avoidance41 reports
4 recall campaigns name the 2025: Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire; Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Steering. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
Each tile shows the median mileage at which that model year’s failures were reported. The 2023 reports latest and the 2025 earliest, but part of that gap is age: the 2023 has had 2 more years on the road to accumulate mileage.
The short answer
“Is the 2023–2025 Honda CR-V reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 9,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 38,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 128
- Recalls
- 9
At least 40% of this generation’s complaints were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading, so the median likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported
- Steering43.7% of complaints · median 10,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise12.8% of complaints
- Forward collision avoidance10.3% of complaints
Owners filed 1,384 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023–2025 Honda CR-V; the steering leads with 43.7% of them, and half of the 128 that record an odometer reading came by 9,000 miles. A count like this can’t rate reliability on its own: NHTSA records what owners chose to report, not how many of each car were sold.
61% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 0.5 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. On a generation this new that is expected: few examples have been driven further yet, so the timing says little about design or wear so far.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2023–2025 Honda CR-V last?
The newest model years (2024–2025) are too young to have reached high mileage; most reports with an odometer reading come from the earlier years of the generation.
Complaint records can’t measure how long a car lasts; they show when reported failures happened. On the 2023–2025 Honda CR-V, half of the 128 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 9,000 miles and 90% by 38,000 miles.
1 report came in past 150,000 miles — each one proof that a CR-V reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Honda CR-V 2023–2025 · 128 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 20,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 95 complaints.
- First 12,000 miles — 61% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 700
- 25%
- 3,800
- Median
- 9,000
- 75%
- 20,385
- 90%
- 38,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20,000 | 95 | 74.2% |
| 20,000–40,000 | 22 | 17.2% |
| 40,000–60,000 | 6 | 4.7% |
| 60,000–80,000 | 2 | 1.6% |
| 80,000–100,000 | 2 | 1.6% |
| 180,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.8% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Common CR-V problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Honda CR-V 2023–2025
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Electrical system97 reports3,500600–10,000Electrical system: 97 reports, median 3,500 miles, middle half 600 to 10,000 miles.
- Engine94 reports6,5005,000–24,000Engine: 94 reports, median 6,500 miles, middle half 5,000 to 24,000 miles.
- Steering605 reports10,0006,000–15,000Steering: 605 reports, median 10,000 miles, middle half 6,000 to 15,000 miles.
- Throttle and speed control47 reports13,0005,000–21,000Throttle and speed control: 47 reports, median 13,000 miles, middle half 5,000 to 21,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 605 | 43.7% | 10,000 | 6,000–15,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 177 | 12.8% | — | — |
| Forward collision avoidance | 142 | 10.3% | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 117 | 8.5% | — | — |
| Electrical system | 97 | 7.0% | 3,500 | 600–10,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 95 | 6.9% | — | — |
| Engine | 94 | 6.8% | 6,500 | 5,000–24,000 |
| Brakes | 94 | 6.8% | — | — |
| Lane departure | 86 | 6.2% | — | — |
| Body structure | 54 | 3.9% | — | — |
System by system, in words
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 9,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The steering accounts for 43.7% of complaints (605 reports, 45 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 10,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 6,000 and 15,000 miles.
A single system taking 43.7% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The electrical system accounts for 7.0% of complaints (97 reports, 14 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 3,500 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 600 and 10,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 6.8% of complaints (94 reports, 11 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 6,500 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,000 and 24,000 miles.
Throttle and speed control accounts for 3.4% of complaints (47 reports, 12 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 13,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,000 and 21,000 miles.
Before you buy a 2023–2025 CR-V: the 3-minute check
Generated from 128 mileage-tagged complaints, 9 recall campaigns. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 9 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Ask for steering repair records. Reports on this area come at a median of 10,000 miles — a newer example may not have reached that mileage yet, so ask what was repaired under warranty and what the warranty still covers.
- Ask for electrical system repair records. Reports on this area come at a median of 3,500 miles — a newer example may not have reached that mileage yet, so ask what was repaired under warranty and what the warranty still covers.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer of a newer example: 61% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, and many of these cars have not covered that yet. The early window may still be ahead, so check what the factory warranty still covers and whether any recall on the VIN is open.
On inspection, the steering and the electrical system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 3,500, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
CR-V problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer reading, or read the common mileages in the table. Your marker lands on the timing chart above and on the curve below.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi96% below | At 90k mi98% below | At 120k mi99% below | At 150k mi99% below | At 200k mi100% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6,000–15,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 600–10,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 5,000–24,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Throttle and speed control | 5,000–21,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Honda CR-V 2023–2025 · 128 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 96% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 100% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it above
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
2023–2025 Honda CR-V recalls (9)
NHTSA records 9 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the fuel system (3), the tyres (2), the electrical system (1). Several campaigns against one area can mean a remedy that did not hold, or separate defects in parts filed under the same heading; the summaries below name each defect.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Jun 2026 · 2023–2025 · TiresA detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
What can happen. A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once…
Jun 2025 · 2025 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The fuel feed hose may have been improperly installed, allowing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Dealers will install a new fuel feed hose and connector cover, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TLS.
Oct 2024 · 2023–2025 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.…
Oct 2024 · 2023 · Electrical SystemAn electrical spark increases the risk of an injury or fire.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery modules may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the battery terminal or busbar to break and spark.
What can happen. An electrical spark increases the risk of an injury or fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the battery module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this…
Oct 2024 · 2023–2025 · SteeringDifficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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.…
What can happen. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The free 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…
Jul 2024 · 2024 · TiresAn owner whose TIN information is missing may not recognize that their vehicle is involved in a safety recall…
The defect. Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 CR-V vehicles. The tire identification number (TIN) is missing the four-digit date code. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number…
What can happen. An owner whose TIN information is missing may not recognize that their vehicle is involved in a safety recall and continue to drive on recalled tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…
Dec 2023 · 2023 · Fuel System, GasolineFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda…
What can happen. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall…
Aug 2023 · 2023 · Power TrainA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.
What can happen. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Feb 2023 · 2023 · SeatsA seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles. The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
What can happen. A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 1,384 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 87 (6.3%)
- Fires
- 9
- Injury reports
- 48
- Fatality reports
- 1
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
CR-V problems by model year
The 2023 drew the most complaints of this generation, 631, most of them about the steering, and the 2025 the fewest, 276. A typical year drew about 477.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 631 | 50 | 10,000 | Steering (397) | 7 |
| 2024 | 477 | 47 | 8,000 | Steering (149) | 4 |
| 2025 | 276 | 31 | 7,500 | Steering (59) | 4 |
What CR-V owners reported
The contact owns a 2024 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while at traffic light and holding steering wheel, there was a pinching on steering wheel and steering wheel was turning slowly. The failure was intermittent. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with rack and pinion failure. The contact was…
2024 · 8,000 miles · Steering
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 wiper failed to engage immediately. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a second dealer…
2025 · 15,000 miles · Visibility equipment
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message "Engine Overheating Do Not Drive" displayed, and a red Check Engine warning light illuminated. The contact smelled smoke and observed smoke coming from the interior vents. On each occasion, the contact pulled over…
2023 · 193,000 miles · Engine and its cooling system
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, several warning lights remained illuminated, including the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), power steering, and check engine warning lights. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The…
2023 · 48,000 miles · Steering
Built from 128 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-09-26 · open data · how it is built
Other CR-V generations
- CR-V 1997–2001 245 reports with mileage, most about the airbag system
- CR-V 2002–2006 1,603 reports with mileage, most about the airbag system
- CR-V 2007–2011 1,643 reports with mileage, most about the airbag system
- CR-V 2012–2016 1,658 reports with mileage, most about the engine
- CR-V 2017–2022 2,357 reports with mileage, most about the engine