--- title: "Honda CR-V Problems and Years to Avoid" description: "How the Honda CR-V problems and recalls specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. 4 documented problems with the Honda CR-V, with symptoms, affected years, and typical repair costs. 2 of them are serious. 2 carry a recall or TSB number." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/common-problems" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Honda CR-V Common Problems and Years to Avoid The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Honda CR-V problems and recalls specification changed by year? | Model years | Documented issues | Serious | With a recall or TSB | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2023-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2023-2025/common-problems) | 4 | 2 | 2 | | [2017-2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/common-problems) | 5 | 2 | 4 | | [2012-2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/common-problems) | 5 | 0 | 2 | ## Full specifications by generation The problems and recalls on a Honda CR-V is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2023-2025 Honda CR-V Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2023-2025/common-problems) - [2017-2022 Honda CR-V Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/common-problems) - [2012-2016 Honda CR-V Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/common-problems) ## Honda CR-V problems and recalls: common questions ### What are the most common problems with the Honda CR-V? The recurring ones are: 'sticky' steering, steering gearbox recall; hybrid high-pressure fuel pump cracks, fuel leak recall; 12v battery drain / dead after short parking periods; steering wheel vibration / shimmy complaints at highway speed. Each is detailed above with symptoms, affected years, and typical cost. ### Which Honda CR-V years should you avoid? The years to be most careful with are those affected by 'sticky' steering, steering gearbox recall (2023-2025 (built before Aug 30, 2024)) and hybrid high-pressure fuel pump cracks, fuel leak recall (2023-2025 (Hybrid only)). A documented problem is not automatically a reason to walk away. Service records showing the repair was done change the picture entirely. ### Are there recalls on the Honda CR-V? 2 of the issues listed carry a recall or technical service bulletin: NHTSA 24V-744 (Honda sticky-steering recall); earlier Honda TSB replaced complete gearboxes ('sticky' steering, steering gearbox recall), NHTSA 24V-763 (hybrid high-pressure fuel pump cracks, fuel leak recall). Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of age or mileage. Check your VIN on the NHTSA site to see what is outstanding. ### How much do Honda CR-V repairs typically cost? Typical figures for the issues above: 'sticky' steering, steering gearbox recall, Free under recall; hybrid high-pressure fuel pump cracks, fuel leak recall, Free under recall; 12v battery drain / dead after short parking periods, Free under warranty; $150-$250 battery afterward; steering wheel vibration / shimmy complaints at highway speed, $50-$200 (balance/road-force); varies beyond that. ## Sources - [NHTSA Part 573 report, 24V-744 steering gearbox ('sticky steering') recall](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V744-4093.PDF) - [NHTSA Part 573 report, 24V-763 high-pressure fuel pump recall](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V763-9335.PDF) - [Honda News, American Honda recalls ~1.7M vehicles to repair steering gearboxes](https://hondanews.com/en-US/releases/american-honda-recalls-approximately-17-million-vehicles-to-repair-steering-gearboxes) - [Car and Driver, Honda recalls 720K Accord/Civic/CR-V over fuel pump](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62693114/honda-accord-civic-crv-fuel-pump-recall/) - [College Hills Honda, 2023-2027 CR-V maintenance parts (80291-TF3-E01, 17220-64A-A00)](https://www.collegehillshonda.com/category/6thgen-honda-crv-maintenance.html) - [Honda OEM Parts Online, 17220-6MA-J01 hybrid air filter (2023-2026)](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-air-filter-172206maj01) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2023 CR-V 2.0L LFC3 oil capacity 4.2 qt](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2023/honda/cr-v/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-lfc3-8/) - [TireSize.com, 2023 CR-V OE fitments by trim](https://tiresize.com/tires/Honda/CR-V/2023/) - [AutoZone, 2024 CR-V battery (Group 47/H5)](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/honda/cr-v/2024) - [HondaPartsNow, 2024 CR-V Hybrid OEM 12V battery (Group 51, 500 CCA)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-2024-honda-cr_v_hybrid-car_batteries.html) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2024 CR-V / CR-V Hybrid EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2024_Honda_CR-V.shtml) - [WiperSizeChart, 2023/2024 CR-V wiper sizes 24/19/10](https://www.wipersizechart.com/make/honda/cr-v/2023) ## Find your exact CR-V - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012) More Honda CR-V guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/service-schedule) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.