2008 Honda CR-V vs 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
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 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 960 | 328 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 97 | 96 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,650 mi | 107,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 325 | 41 |
| Electrical System | 218 | 21 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 200 | 2 |
| Power Train | 37 | 155 |
| Structure | 93 | 4 |
| Engine | 23 | 61 |
| Steering | 70 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 51 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 23 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 25 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 13 |
2008 Honda CR-V
2008 Nissan Pathfinder
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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.