2014 Honda CR-V vs 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Honda CR-V | 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 587 | 160 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 108 | 133 |
| Investigations | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Hyundai Santa FE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 190 | 92 |
| Electrical System | 77 | 21 |
| Power Train | 68 | 13 |
| Tires | 52 | 0 |
| Wheels | 47 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 | 7 |
| Structure | 28 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 51 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 50 | 8 |
| Stalling | 25 | 24 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 8 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 23 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
2014 Honda CR-V
2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
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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.