2005 BMW X5 vs 2005 Honda CR-V
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 | 2005 BMW X5 | 2005 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 82 | 479 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 88 | 99 |
| Investigations | 0 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 18 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,038 mi | 79,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW X5 | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 129 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 122 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 77 |
| Power Train | 9 | 25 |
| Suspension | 2 | 27 |
| Engine | 12 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 20 |
| Visibility | 0 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 15 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
2005 BMW X5
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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.