2021 Honda CR-V vs 2021 Toyota RAV4
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 Honda CR-V | 2021 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 329 | 385 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 126 | 229 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–38 | 28–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 34,117 mi | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 14 | 125 |
| Steering | 111 | 21 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 87 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 47 |
| Engine | 32 | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 21 |
| Power Train | 12 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 17 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 11 | 20 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
2021 Honda CR-V
2021 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.