2025 Honda CR-V engine problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2025 Honda CR-V — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving on a toll road, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine and vehicle started losing automotive power and the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. The vehicle was later towed to a local dealer who inspected the…”
filed Jul 20, 2026
“The contact was driving , experienced tire pressure and check engine light illuminated. white Smoke was seen underneath the vehicle and then it turned black. Then fire was seen coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the vehicle , and smoke and fire was seen…”
filed May 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 CR-V | 26 | 7% |
| 2023 CR-V | 21 | 4% |
| 2022 CR-V | 17 | 7% |
| 2021 CR-V | 31 | 10% |
| 2020 CR-V | 35 | 10% |
| 2019 CR-V | 104 | 10% |
| 2018 CR-V | 516 | 25% |
| 2017 CR-V | 524 | 30% |
| 2016 CR-V | 99 | 25% |
| 2015 CR-V | 243 | 36% |
| 2014 CR-V | 189 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 Honda CR-V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.