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2025 Honda

CR-V AWD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo

Honda CR-V: best and worst years
2025 Honda CR-V AWD

Closest available photo (2023 model year); you're viewing the 2025.

2023 photoChanokchonCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP
190
Power to weight
0.054 hp/lb
Axle ratio
5.64

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
Real-world MPG
30.2 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2.2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
283 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
27

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated seats
    Standard
  • Heated steering wheelUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Leather seatsUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmed
    Standard

Audio

  • Bose audioUnconfirmed
    Standard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Parking sensorsUnconfirmed
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of Honda Sensing.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation systemUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Power liftgate
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote start
    Standard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlayUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Wireless phone chargingUnconfirmed
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlightsUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Roof rails
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING15%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER14%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE10%
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER9%
  • SERVICE BRAKES8%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 402 total.

Honda CR-V: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

48 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 27, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&05272026901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Apr 8, 2026FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLA26-036

    Service Bulletin - When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation. When this condition occurs, DTC P2583-76 (Temporary Stop of Integrated Driver Support System) is stored, and the driver information display may issue a warning message instructing the driver to clean the millimeter-wave radar surface.

  • Apr 6, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&04062026902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Mar 31, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYATI&03312026902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2026 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the power tailgate not opening or closing under it's own power. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Mar 23, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&03232026901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Mar 19, 2026LANE DEPARTURE: ASSISTA23-021

    Service Bulletin - The LKAS warning light comes on when driving in reverse due to possible false detection logic occurred in the multipurpose camera software.

  • Mar 6, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&03062026904

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Mar 3, 2026ENGINEATI&03032026905

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 FHEV Accords & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the cylinder head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • and 40 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.