2007 Honda CR-V vs 2007 Hyundai Santa FE
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 Honda CR-V | 2007 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 885 | 682 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 78 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 267 | 102 |
| Electrical System | 264 | 97 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 232 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 121 |
| Structure | 75 | 18 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 68 |
| Steering | 31 | 38 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 58 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 37 |
| Rust / corrosion | 23 | 28 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 102 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 47 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
2007 Honda CR-V
2007 Hyundai Santa FE
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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.