2021 Ford Bronco 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 | 2021 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 225 | 329 |
| Recall campaigns | 20 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 316 | 126 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 29–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,750 mi | 34,117 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 111 |
| Engine | 68 | 32 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 87 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 34 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 25 |
| Lane Departure | 11 | 17 |
| Suspension | 24 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 8 |
2021 Ford Bronco
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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.