2020 Honda CR-V vs 2020 Toyota RAV4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Honda CR-V | 2020 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 355 | 634 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 210 | 304 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–38 | 28–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 18,000 mi | 5,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 40 | 180 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 119 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 90 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 55 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 74 | 10 |
| Steering | 41 | 27 |
| Structure | 7 | 60 |
| Power Train | 20 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 19 | 11 |
| Stalling | 16 | 23 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 16 |
| Overheating | 0 | 26 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 11 |
2020 Honda CR-V
2020 Toyota RAV4
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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.