Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2025 Honda CR-V
The 2025 Honda CR-V has a significant recall related to the steering system, which may lead to difficulty steering. While few specific complaints have been documented, it's essential to pay attention to this steering issue and verify that it has been addressed if you consider purchasing this vehicle.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Honda CR-V has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 262 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V744000 Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 58 complaints
- Unknown or Other 52 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 40 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 32 complaints
- Service Brakes 29 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
Of the 262 complaints on file, 29 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 262 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Steering gearbox friction
How to check: Confirm recall fix on steering gearbox assembly.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual noises from the steering.
Red flag: Grinding or loud noises
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check steering wheel feels smooth to turn.
Red flag: Stiff or jerky steering wheel
- 03
City driving
What to check: Monitor steering response during turns.
Red flag: Delayed or hard-to-turn steering
- 04
Parking
What to check: Test steering at low speed in tight spots.
Red flag: Significant resistance or noise
- 05
Highway drive
What to check: Ensure steering stays aligned easily.
Red flag: Car drifts or requires constant correction
- 06
Normal driving
What to check: Feel for vibrations in the steering wheel.
Red flag: Persistent shaking or vibration
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the steering recall been fixed?
- Are there any unresolved steering issues?
- Can you provide maintenance records?
- Has the vehicle been in any accidents?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair documentation
- Maintenance records
- Vehicle history report
- Title certificate
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Honda CR-V at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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