2018 Honda CR-V vs 2018 Mazda CX-9
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 | 2018 Honda CR-V | 2018 Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,103 | 125 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 265 | 469 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,250 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 516 | 73 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 389 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 363 | 5 |
| Steering | 316 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 274 | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 229 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 184 | 11 |
| Power Train | 59 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 169 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 64 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 56 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 47 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 45 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 18 | 0 |
2018 Honda CR-V
2018 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.