2016 Honda CR-V vs 2016 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 | 2016 Honda CR-V | 2016 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 389 | 1,241 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 274 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 49 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–29 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,000 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 99 | 690 |
| Electrical System | 63 | 106 |
| Power Train | 45 | 122 |
| Structure | 17 | 107 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 65 | 53 |
| Steering | 17 | 80 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 62 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 66 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 44 | 28 |
| Stalling | 31 | 117 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 133 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 81 |
| Oil consumption | 5 | 91 |
2016 Honda CR-V
2016 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.