2019 Ford Ecosport vs 2019 Honda CR-V
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 | 2019 Ford Ecosport | 2019 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 454 | 1,075 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 226 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,000 mi | 14,469 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ecosport | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 295 |
| Engine | 189 | 104 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 213 | 4 |
| Steering | 4 | 188 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 157 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 34 | 131 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 118 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 94 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 81 | 23 |
| Stalling | 60 | 71 |
| Loss of power | 24 | 30 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 15 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2019 Ford Ecosport
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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.