2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2021 Honda CR-V
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 | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2021 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 690 | 329 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 187 | 126 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 29–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 34,117 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco Sport | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 209 | 34 |
| Power Train | 181 | 12 |
| Engine | 147 | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 101 | 25 |
| Steering | 14 | 111 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 87 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 60 | 23 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 58 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 63 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 40 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 36 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
2021 Ford Bronco Sport
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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.