2017 Honda CR-V vs 2017 Hyundai Tucson
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 | 2017 Honda CR-V | 2017 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,765 | 1,084 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 289 | 159 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 26 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 23–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,000 mi | 30,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 529 | 594 |
| Electrical System | 398 | 83 |
| Power Train | 144 | 289 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 347 | 75 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 281 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 168 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 52 | 87 |
| Structure | 32 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 134 | 202 |
| Loss of power | 91 | 75 |
| Check engine light | 72 | 149 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 52 | 30 |
| Battery drain | 38 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 25 | 162 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 61 |
| Won’t start | 20 | 0 |
2017 Honda CR-V
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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.