2018 Honda CR-V vs 2018 Mazda CX-5
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 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,103 | 347 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 265 | 632 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,250 mi | 15,577 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 516 | 176 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 389 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 363 | 20 |
| Steering | 316 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 274 | 29 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 229 | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 184 | 32 |
| Power Train | 59 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 169 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 64 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 56 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 47 | 10 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 45 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 18 | 0 |
2018 Honda CR-V
2018 Mazda CX-5
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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.