2003 Honda CR-V vs 2003 Infiniti FX45
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 | 2003 Honda CR-V | 2003 Infiniti FX45 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 467 | 25 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 209 | 85 |
| Investigations | 8 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 24 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Infiniti FX45 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 124 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 86 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 62 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 1 |
| Equipment | 30 | 0 |
| Power Train | 23 | 4 |
| Visibility | 18 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2003 Honda CR-V
2003 Infiniti FX45
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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.