2023 Honda CR-V vs 2025 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Honda CR-V | 2025 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 514 | 247 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 80 | 52 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–40 | 28–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,000 mi | 12,925 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 324 | 51 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 40 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 29 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 31 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 18 |
| Engine | 21 | 24 |
| Lane Departure | 30 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2023 Honda CR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.