2002 Honda CR-V vs 2002 Volvo V70XC
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Honda CR-V | 2002 Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 515 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 256 | 37 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 48 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,700 mi | 99,001 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 143 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 95 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 60 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 58 | 2 |
| Equipment | 38 | 1 |
| Power Train | 24 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 25 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2002 Honda CR-V
2002 Volvo V70XC
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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.