2006 BMW X5 vs 2006 Honda CR-V
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 | 2006 BMW X5 | 2006 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 167 | 398 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 107 | 55 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW X5 | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 83 | 74 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 118 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 75 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 20 |
| Power Train | 7 | 25 |
| Seats | 25 | 5 |
| Suspension | 1 | 20 |
| Structure | 4 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 31 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 19 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2006 BMW X5
2006 Honda CR-V
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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.