2008 Honda CR-V vs 2008 Kia Sorento
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 | 2008 Honda CR-V | 2008 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 960 | 217 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 97 | 18 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,650 mi | 60,150 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 325 | 66 |
| Electrical System | 218 | 32 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 200 | 0 |
| Structure | 93 | 2 |
| Steering | 70 | 5 |
| Power Train | 37 | 23 |
| Engine | 23 | 35 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 44 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 23 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 31 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 40 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 26 |
2008 Honda CR-V
2008 Kia Sorento
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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.