1999 Honda CR-V vs 1999 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Honda CR-V | 1999 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 127 | 131 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 91 | 42 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 109,500 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 32 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 28 | 2 |
| Suspension | 4 | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 18 |
| Tires | 13 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
1999 Honda CR-V
1999 Subaru Forester
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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.