2023 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Honda CR-V | 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 507 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 107 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–40 | 25–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 9,350 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 320 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 38 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 5 |
| Lane Departure | 31 | 1 |
| Engine | 21 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 0 |
| Structure | 22 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2023 Honda CR-V
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
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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.