2025 Honda CR-V vs 2025 Nissan Kicks
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 | 2025 Honda CR-V | 2025 Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 233 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 50 | 15 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–40 | 30–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 48 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 39 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 31 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 1 |
| Engine | 22 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 4 |
| Structure | 10 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
2025 Honda CR-V
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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.