Honda CR-V vs Jeep Patriot
For 2007–2017 models, the Honda CR-V has 23.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 44.7 for the Jeep Patriot. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2007–2017), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Honda CR-V
23.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
47% fewer than the Jeep Patriot
- Complaints
- 7,357
- Sold
- 3,092,642
- Recall campaigns
- 28
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2017. Fewest: 2012–2013 and 2016. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 16,750 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 66,350 mi
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Injectors and high-pressure fuel system
Typically around 13,203 mi · repair $720–$2,150
Jeep Patriot
44.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.9× the Honda CR-V’s rate
- Complaints
- 3,316
- Sold
- 741,772
- Recall campaigns
- 9
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2008–2009. Fewest: 2013 and 2015–2017. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 57,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 88,000 mi
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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion
Typically around 102,361 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda CR-V or the Jeep Patriot?
For 2007–2017 models, the Honda CR-V has 23.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Patriot has 44.7, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Honda CR-V?
The most-reported problem on the Honda CR-V is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 68,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Patriot?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Patriot is stalling and no-start, typically around 57,000 miles.
Which Honda CR-V and Jeep Patriot years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda CR-V: 2007–2008 and 2017; Jeep Patriot: 2008–2009.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.