2023 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Nissan Pathfinder
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 | 2023 Honda CR-V | 2023 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 514 | 103 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 80 | 87 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–40 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 324 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 20 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 21 |
| Engine | 21 | 15 |
| Lane Departure | 30 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 15 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2023 Honda CR-V
2023 Nissan Pathfinder
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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.