2002 Honda CR-V vs 2002 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Honda CR-V | 2002 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 515 | 108 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 256 | 43 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 48 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,700 mi | 60,585 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 143 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 95 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 58 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 60 | 1 |
| Equipment | 38 | 0 |
| Power Train | 24 | 14 |
| Suspension | 16 | 19 |
| Structure | 8 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2002 Honda CR-V
2002 Jeep Wrangler
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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.