2011 Honda CR-V vs 2011 Kia Sorento
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 | 2011 Honda CR-V | 2011 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 551 | 1,516 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 90 | 202 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 61 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,039 mi | 82,796 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 295 | 182 |
| Engine | 37 | 284 |
| Structure | 42 | 268 |
| Electrical System | 55 | 246 |
| Power Train | 14 | 265 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 102 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 72 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 63 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 109 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 64 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 42 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 113 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 59 |
2011 Honda CR-V
2011 Kia Sorento
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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.