2018 Honda CR-V vs 2018 Kia Sportage
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 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,103 | 159 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 265 | 133 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,250 mi | 21,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 516 | 86 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 389 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 363 | 10 |
| Steering | 316 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 274 | 28 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 229 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 184 | 6 |
| Power Train | 59 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 169 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 64 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 56 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 47 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 45 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 18 | 0 |
2018 Honda CR-V
2018 Kia Sportage
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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.