1999 Honda CR-V vs 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER
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 | 1999 Honda CR-V | 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 127 | 220 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 91 | 49 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 16–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 109,500 mi | 167,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 111 |
| Suspension | 4 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 28 | 2 |
| Power Train | 11 | 17 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 14 |
| Tires | 13 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 119 |
1999 Honda CR-V
1999 Toyota 4RUNNER
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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.