2002 Honda CR-V vs 2002 Subaru Forester
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 | 2002 Honda CR-V | 2002 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 515 | 88 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 256 | 128 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 48 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,700 mi | 87,365 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 143 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 95 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 58 | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 60 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 23 |
| Power Train | 24 | 16 |
| Equipment | 38 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2002 Honda CR-V
2002 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.