2019 Honda CR-V vs 2019 Honda Pilot
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 | 2019 Honda CR-V | 2019 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,097 | 903 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 223 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,747 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 161 | 263 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 298 | 121 |
| Engine | 112 | 233 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 141 | 115 |
| Steering | 194 | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 118 | 75 |
| Service Brakes | 98 | 42 |
| Power Train | 20 | 92 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 74 | 100 |
| Loss of power | 34 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 36 |
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 44 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 29 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 23 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 14 | 9 |
| Battery drain | 14 | 0 |
2019 Honda CR-V
2019 Honda Pilot
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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.