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Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2017 Chevrolet Trax vs 2017 Honda CR-V

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2017 Chevrolet Trax2017 Honda CR-V
NHTSA complaints1111,765
Recall campaigns37
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,029289
Investigations02
Crash reports1042
Fire reports34
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)27–2827–30
Median reported incident mileage31,000 mi19,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet TraxHonda CR-V
Engine41529
Electrical System24398
Fuel/propulsion System8347
Forward Collision Avoidance0281
Service Brakes9168
Power Train9144
Steering1962
Electronic Stability Control (esc)654

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light2072
Stalling8134
Loss of power691
Vibration / shaking522
Misfire / rough idle052
Battery drain038
Hesitation / surging025
Won’t start020

Compare all Chevrolet Trax vs Honda CR-V years →

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.