2001 Honda CR-V vs 2001 Jeep Wrangler
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 | 2001 Honda CR-V | 2001 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 142 | 170 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 47 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 15–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 87,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 52 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 37 |
| Structure | 2 | 38 |
| Power Train | 6 | 23 |
| Suspension | 2 | 21 |
| Visibility | 8 | 12 |
| Steering | 2 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 40 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2001 Honda CR-V
2001 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.