2021 Honda CR-V vs 2021 Mazda CX-30
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 Honda CR-V | 2021 Mazda CX-30 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 314 | 100 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 607 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–38 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,233 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mazda CX-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 103 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 86 | 12 |
| Engine | 31 | 49 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 3 |
| Power Train | 11 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 11 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 13 |
2021 Honda CR-V
2021 Mazda CX-30
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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.