Saturday, August 8, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Honda CR-V vs Oldsmobile Bravada

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Honda CR-V

Total complaints
15,732
Avg per model year
524
Recall campaigns (all years)
62
Most complained year
2018 (2,103)
Top problems: Electrical System, Air Bags, Engine

Oldsmobile Bravada

Total complaints
947
Avg per model year
74
Recall campaigns (all years)
18
Most complained year
2002 (238)
Top problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train, Electrical System

Complaints by model year

YearHonda CR-VOldsmobile Bravada
200450113
200346727
2002515238
200114233
200012976
199912760
199812898
1997108104
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.