2025 Honda CR-V

Windshield wipers and washer do not clean windshield off leaving a large area not cleared off

NHTSA ID

11776414

Incident

Apr 2, 2025

The design of the wiper blade cleaning procedure is awful. Water dribbles out of the wipers when trying to clean the windshield. The small amount of water that dribbles out of the wiper blades barely wets the windshield, thus making it very hard to completely clean the windshield of dirt and mud. This is a serious visual driving safety issue, because the low amount of unequally spread water smears the dirt around on the windshield making it difficult to see through the windshield, especially if there is glare from the sun; rather than having enough water sprayed onto to the windshield like every other car, to completely clean the windshield by the wiper blades.

NHTSA ID

11776380

Incident

Nov 6, 2026

What failed?: The Power Control Unit Assembly part number 1B000-69F-A53 failed and required replacement. This is a hybrid powertrain part that supplies electrical energy to the motor/generators in the transmission to propel the vehicle. How was safety put at risk?: Loss of motive power. The vehicle went into a limp mode and could barely move under its own power. It could only move at a few MPH on level ground after the failure. Fortunately this event occurred in a rural location. Was problem confirmed?: Yes, by Honda Dealer. Part number 1B000-69F-A53 confirmed to have failed and required replacement. Vehicle was repaired under new vehicle warranty by dealer. The single part replaced (1B000-69F-A53) list cost is $6247.93. Unknown if the part has been inspected by the manufacturer. The dealer indicated the failed part was requested to be returned to Honda. Zero indication of an impending failure were observed prior to the powertrain failure. Immediately upon the vehicle losing motive power while driving an indication on the dashboard described "Power System Failure" and to stop driving the vehicle immediately.

NHTSA ID

11776367

Incident

Aug 9, 2026

The wipers stop far short of the window edge leaving approximately six inches of window on the drivers side that does not get swiped. Rain, snow and debris constantly build up in this area impeding visibility. Also, the spray comes out of the wipers, but only releases when the wipers are halfway through the sweep, again not allowing the windshield to clear properly. When driving in snow, I have to pull over and manually clear the edges and bottom of the windshield. This is dangerously. Not only can’t I see well, I have to pull over in the side of the road and exit my vehicle to clear the window. The dealer says the wipers are operating as designed, but designed for what, clearing the windshield or causing accidents?

NHTSA ID

11776328

Incident

Nov 2, 2026

The wiper system and washer sprayers, especially on the passenger side. There’s an 8 inch path on the top of the wiper on the windshield. It does not clear away the dirt and salt and creates a visibility hazard. I took it to the dealer and they said normal all of them do it. It’s very hazardous and it’s a safety related issue. Honda needs put an additional sprayer on that location or install hood and mounted sprayers so that we are perfectly safe with visibility. This looks like a common problem on all the Honda CRV’s.

NHTSA ID

11775836

Incident

Dec 22, 2024

First noticed when going high rate of speed after approximately 15 or 20 minutes in a middle lane on a 3-lane highway. Steering wheel would stick for a second or so & tight when trying to maintain my lane. I do a lot of short time driving errands up until then. so I hadn't really encountered the issue until traveling long distance. I feel unsafe in this vehicle now. I Contacted the dealer I bought the car from after discovering there was a recall for the exact issue I was having, only to be told my VIN was not included. Car wasn't even a yr old & only had 12,000 miles when I brought in for them to check for steering problem. They took for a brief ride & put on diagnostic machine & told me they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I believe this is a mechanical issue which doesn't show as a problem on a diagnostic machine. There is definitely something wrong with my brand-new vehicle I didn't make it up it happened. I now am aware of this issue & I am feeling it on a daily basis & don't feel save in it. The loaner vehicle the dealership gave me was the exact model as mine is (2025) & the loaner was 2026 the steering on the loaner drove with the steering much less resistance & it felt more lighter/more responsive. A lot more play in the wheel then mine. I paid a lot of money for a vehicle it was less than 1 yr old with 12,000 miles & now which I'm afraid to drive please help & include my car in this recall.

NHTSA ID

11775630

Incident

Oct 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering gear box assembly caused excessive friction, and the vehicle became difficult to steer. Additionally, the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and stated that the recall was previously satisfied. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

NHTSA ID

11775133

Incident

Feb 18, 2025

Mileage

25,000 mi

Frantic deceleration when on the highway reading the speed of a lot slower vehicles on the highway

NHTSA ID

11774897

Incident

Oct 21, 2026

Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not required for repair).

Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.

Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.

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.

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.

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.