2023 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Toyota Highlander
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 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 515 | 180 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 80 | 130 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–40 | 24–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,000 mi | 31,813 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 325 | 2 |
| Structure | 22 | 32 |
| Engine | 21 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 18 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 12 |
| Lane Departure | 30 | 6 |
| Power Train | 14 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2023 Honda CR-V
2023 Toyota Highlander
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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.