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2017 Honda Cr-v vs 2018 Honda Cr-v

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2017 Honda Cr-v

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
2,594
rank #39 of 4,194
Recalls
7
campaigns on record
Top component
Engine
512 complaints (20%)
Reported harm
75 crashes / 59 injuries
0 deaths; 5 fires

2018 Honda Cr-v

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
2,900
rank #28 of 4,194
Recalls
5
campaigns on record
Top component
Engine
503 complaints (17%)
Reported harm
69 crashes / 64 injuries
0 deaths; 2 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

306

2017 Honda Cr-v has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

2

2018 Honda Cr-v vs 2017 Honda Cr-v

Top component overlap

Same family

Engine vs Engine

2017 Honda Cr-v problem mix

  • ENGINE 512
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 386
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 344
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 259
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 206

2018 Honda Cr-v problem mix

  • ENGINE 503
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 360
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 306
  • STEERING 288
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 254

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2017 Honda Cr-v or 2018 Honda Cr-v?

2017 Honda Cr-v has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (2,594 vs 2,900). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2017 Honda Cr-v is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).