2014 Honda CR-V vs 2014 Toyota RAV4
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 | 2014 Honda CR-V | 2014 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 585 | 196 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 108 | 373 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 25–76 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,000 mi | 48,027 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 189 | 31 |
| Electrical System | 77 | 69 |
| Power Train | 68 | 20 |
| Tires | 52 | 2 |
| Wheels | 47 | 2 |
| Structure | 28 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 51 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 50 | 9 |
| Stalling | 24 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 8 |
| Oil consumption | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
2014 Honda CR-V
2014 Toyota RAV4
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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.