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Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2017 Honda CR-V vs 2019 Honda CR-V

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.

Metric2017 Honda CR-V2019 Honda CR-V
NHTSA complaints1,7451,075
Recall campaigns78
Service bulletins (TSBs)284226
Investigations23
Crash reports4230
Fire reports42
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)27–3027–30
Median reported incident mileage18,797 mi14,469 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda CR-VHonda CR-V
Engine524104
Forward Collision Avoidance277295
Electrical System395157
Fuel/propulsion System346131
Service Brakes16794
Steering57188
Power Train14320
Fuel System, Gasoline29118

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling13471
Loss of power9030
Check engine light7123
Misfire / rough idle5011
Battery drain3814
Hesitation / surging2520
Vibration / shaking2215
Won’t start2016

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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.