2014 Honda CR-V vs 2014 Mazda CX-9
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 | 2014 Honda CR-V | 2014 Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 585 | 54 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 108 | 275 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,000 mi | 59,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 189 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 77 | 2 |
| Power Train | 68 | 7 |
| Tires | 52 | 0 |
| Wheels | 47 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 3 |
| Structure | 28 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 51 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 50 | 0 |
| Stalling | 24 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 5 |
| Oil consumption | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
2014 Honda CR-V
2014 Mazda CX-9
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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.