2017 Honda CR-V vs 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
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 Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,745 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 284 | 139 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 23–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 18,797 mi | 34,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 524 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 395 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 346 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 277 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 167 | 12 |
| Power Train | 143 | 7 |
| Steering | 57 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 54 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 134 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 90 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 71 | 0 |
| 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 Mitsubishi Outlander
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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.