2017 Honda CR-V vs 2017 Hyundai Santa FE
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.
| Metric | 2017 Honda CR-V | 2017 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,765 | 962 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 289 | 140 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 23 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,000 mi | 26,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 529 | 643 |
| Electrical System | 398 | 67 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 347 | 59 |
| Power Train | 144 | 161 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 281 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 168 | 34 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 52 | 54 |
| Steering | 62 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 134 | 129 |
| Loss of power | 91 | 99 |
| Check engine light | 72 | 140 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 52 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 38 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 25 | 93 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 22 |
| Won’t start | 20 | 0 |
2017 Honda CR-V
2017 Hyundai Santa FE
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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.