2007 Dodge Nitro 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 | 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2007 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 494 | 885 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 103 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,485 mi | 82,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Nitro | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 133 | 264 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 267 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 20 | 232 |
| Structure | 53 | 75 |
| Power Train | 54 | 36 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 82 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 57 | 2 |
| Engine | 36 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 56 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 13 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2007 Dodge Nitro
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.