2021 Cadillac XT5 vs 2021 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Oct 10, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Cadillac XT5 | 2021 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 333 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 833 | 127 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 29–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 34,117 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XT5 | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 112 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 87 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 34 |
| Engine | 2 | 32 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 25 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
| Stalling | 0 | 11 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2021 Cadillac XT5
2021 Honda CR-V
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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.