2008 Honda CR-V vs 2008 Mazda CX-7
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 | 2008 Honda CR-V | 2008 Mazda CX-7 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 960 | 191 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 97 | 241 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,650 mi | 61,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mazda CX-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 325 | 53 |
| Electrical System | 218 | 12 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 200 | 1 |
| Structure | 93 | 2 |
| Steering | 70 | 8 |
| Suspension | 37 | 40 |
| Engine | 23 | 44 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 40 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 23 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
2008 Honda CR-V
2008 Mazda CX-7
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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.