2017 Honda CR-V vs 2017 Mazda CX-9
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 | 2017 Honda CR-V | 2017 Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,745 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 284 | 512 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 18,797 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 524 | 43 |
| Electrical System | 395 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 346 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 277 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 167 | 0 |
| Power Train | 143 | 4 |
| Steering | 57 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 54 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 134 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 90 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 71 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 50 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 38 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 25 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 20 | 0 |
2017 Honda CR-V
2017 Mazda CX-9
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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.