2007 Ford Explorer vs 2007 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Ford Explorer | 2007 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 208 | 887 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 103 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,636 mi | 82,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 | 264 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 267 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 232 |
| Power Train | 57 | 36 |
| Structure | 11 | 77 |
| Engine | 28 | 14 |
| Steering | 10 | 31 |
| Suspension | 6 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 25 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 6 |
2007 Ford Explorer
2007 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.