2004 Honda CR-V vs 2004 Honda Pilot
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 | 2004 Honda CR-V | 2004 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 501 | 544 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 235 |
| Investigations | 7 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 39 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 105,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 103 | 81 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 142 | 28 |
| Power Train | 13 | 142 |
| Electrical System | 73 | 60 |
| Seats | 5 | 85 |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 | 12 |
| Structure | 9 | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 31 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 12 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 10 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 72 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 25 |
2004 Honda CR-V
2004 Honda Pilot
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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.