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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

  1. Airbags, seatbelts and restraints

    Typically around 68,000 mi

  2. Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration

    Typically around 16,750 mi

  3. Body control and other modules

    Typically around 45,000 mi

  4. Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim

    Typically around 66,350 mi

  5. Injectors and high-pressure fuel system

    Typically around 13,203 mi · repair $720–$2,150

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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

  1. Stalling and no-start

    Typically around 57,000 mi

  2. Airbags, seatbelts and restraints

    Typically around 45,000 mi

  3. Body control and other modules

    Typically around 60,000 mi

  4. Tank, lines and filler

    Typically around 88,000 mi

  5. Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion

    Typically around 102,361 mi

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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.