2007 Ford Freestyle vs 2007 Honda CR-V
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 | 2007 Ford Freestyle | 2007 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 893 | 885 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 9 | 103 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,400 mi | 82,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Freestyle | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 428 | 10 |
| Power Train | 360 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 264 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 267 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 232 |
| Engine | 93 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 74 | 15 |
| Structure | 11 | 75 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 331 | 7 |
| Stalling | 159 | 26 |
| Check engine light | 48 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 23 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 6 |
2007 Ford Freestyle
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.