2018 Honda CR-V vs 2018 Jeep Renegade
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.
| Metric | 2018 Honda CR-V | 2018 Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,103 | 440 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 265 | 268 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 24–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,250 mi | 18,930 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 516 | 190 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 363 | 89 |
| Electrical System | 274 | 131 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 389 | 4 |
| Steering | 316 | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 229 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 184 | 17 |
| Power Train | 59 | 58 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 169 | 133 |
| Loss of power | 64 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 56 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 47 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 45 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 18 | 0 |
2018 Honda CR-V
2018 Jeep Renegade
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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.