2018 Honda CR-V vs 2018 Jeep Cherokee
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 | 2018 Honda CR-V | 2018 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,137 | 683 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 268 | 211 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,500 mi | 34,300 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 527 | 155 |
| Electrical System | 281 | 190 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 392 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 369 | 26 |
| Power Train | 63 | 292 |
| Steering | 323 | 30 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 230 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 186 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 170 | 78 |
| Loss of power | 69 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 58 | 18 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 49 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 48 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 24 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 18 | 0 |
2018 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.