2021 Honda CR-V vs 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda CR-V | 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 314 | 98 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 191 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–38 | 38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,233 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 103 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 86 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 37 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 18 |
| Engine | 31 | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 16 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 11 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
2021 Honda CR-V
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime
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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.