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Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2017 Chevrolet Trax vs 2017 Honda CR-V

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.

Metric2017 Chevrolet Trax2017 Honda CR-V
NHTSA complaints1111,745
Recall campaigns37
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,028284
Investigations02
Crash reports1042
Fire reports34
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)27–2827–30
Median reported incident mileage31,000 mi18,797 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet TraxHonda CR-V
Engine41524
Electrical System24395
Fuel/propulsion System8346
Forward Collision Avoidance0277
Service Brakes9167
Power Train9143
Steering1957
Electronic Stability Control (esc)654

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light2071
Stalling8134
Loss of power690
Vibration / shaking522
Misfire / rough idle050
Battery drain038
Hesitation / surging025
Won’t start020

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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.