2025 Honda CR-V vs 2025 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Honda CR-V | 2025 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 247 | 197 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 52 | 34 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–40 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 12,925 mi | 9,218 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 40 | 54 |
| Steering | 51 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 43 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 30 |
| Engine | 24 | 30 |
| Visibility/wiper | 31 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 9 |
| Stalling | 5 | 9 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
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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.