2005 Honda CR-V vs 2007 Honda CR-V
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 | 2005 Honda CR-V | 2007 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 479 | 885 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 103 |
| Investigations | 6 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 18 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,000 mi | 82,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 129 | 267 |
| Electrical System | 77 | 264 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 13 | 232 |
| Exterior Lighting | 122 | 2 |
| Structure | 9 | 75 |
| Suspension | 27 | 34 |
| Power Train | 25 | 36 |
| Steering | 23 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 26 |
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 6 |
2005 Honda CR-V
2007 Honda CR-V
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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.