2023 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Honda CR-V | 2023 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 515 | 140 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 80 | 89 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–40 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 325 | 18 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 16 |
| Lane Departure | 30 | 5 |
| Engine | 21 | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 31 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2023 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.