2004 Honda CR-V vs 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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 | 2004 Honda CR-V | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 501 | 231 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 260 |
| Investigations | 7 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 39 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 47,323 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 142 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 103 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 73 | 49 |
| Power Train | 13 | 50 |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 | 13 |
| Tires | 10 | 36 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 22 |
| Equipment | 33 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 31 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 12 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2004 Honda CR-V
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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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.