Honda CR-V vs Saab 9-7X

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

Saab 9-7X

Total complaints: 154
Avg per model year: 34
Recall campaigns (all years): 4
Most complained year: 2006 (59)

Top problems: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Exterior Lighting

Complaints by model year

Year	Honda CR-V	Saab 9-7X
2009	386	17
2008	960	22
2007	885	48
2006	398	59
2005	479	25

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.