2018 Honda CR-V vs 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Honda CR-V | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,137 | 282 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 268 | 748 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,500 mi | 8,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 527 | 80 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 369 | 40 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 392 | 12 |
| Steering | 323 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 281 | 43 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 230 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 186 | 19 |
| Power Train | 63 | 49 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 170 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 69 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 58 | 11 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 49 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 48 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 18 | 0 |
2018 Honda CR-V
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
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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.