2017 Honda CR-V vs 2017 Kia Sorento
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 | 2017 Honda CR-V | 2017 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,745 | 794 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 284 | 241 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 32 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 18,797 mi | 48,100 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 524 | 381 |
| Electrical System | 395 | 93 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 346 | 39 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 277 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 167 | 22 |
| Power Train | 143 | 37 |
| Steering | 57 | 95 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 125 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 134 | 82 |
| Loss of power | 90 | 55 |
| Check engine light | 71 | 77 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 50 | 18 |
| Battery drain | 38 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 25 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 31 |
| Won’t start | 20 | 0 |
2017 Honda CR-V
2017 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.