2007 Honda CR-V vs 2007 Nissan Xterra
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 Honda CR-V | 2007 Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 885 | 557 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 86 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 16–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,000 mi | 90,050 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 267 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 264 | 27 |
| Power Train | 36 | 231 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 232 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 136 |
| Engine | 14 | 85 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 75 |
| Structure | 75 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 38 |
| Rust / corrosion | 23 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 34 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 81 |
| Overheating | 0 | 31 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
2007 Honda CR-V
2007 Nissan Xterra
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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.