1998 Honda CR-V vs 1998 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Honda CR-V | 1998 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 128 | 265 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 106 | 75 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 123,552 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 | 58 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 46 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 53 |
| Power Train | 8 | 33 |
| Suspension | 5 | 26 |
| Structure | 5 | 25 |
| Steering | 6 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 40 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 19 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
1998 Honda CR-V
1998 Jeep Wrangler
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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.