2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2021 Honda CR-V
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 | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2021 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 669 | 314 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 185 | 124 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 29–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 33,233 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco Sport | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 203 | 33 |
| Power Train | 173 | 11 |
| Engine | 140 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 100 | 25 |
| Steering | 14 | 103 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 86 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 55 | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 53 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 61 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 40 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 35 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 34 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
2021 Ford Bronco Sport
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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.