2017 Honda CR-V vs 2017 Lexus RX350
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 Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,765 | 46 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 289 | 165 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,000 mi | 9,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 529 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 398 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 347 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 281 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 168 | 9 |
| Power Train | 144 | 6 |
| Steering | 62 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 52 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 134 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 91 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 72 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 52 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 38 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 25 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 20 | 0 |
2017 Honda CR-V
2017 Lexus RX350
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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.