Honda CR-V vs Lexus RX
For 2005–2021 models, the Lexus RX has 11.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 25.0 for the Honda CR-V. 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 (2005–2021), 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
25.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.3× the Lexus RX’s rate
- Complaints
- 12,173
- Sold
- 4,860,851
- Recall campaigns
- 49
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2017–2018. Fewest: 2012–2013, 2016 and 2021. 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
Lexus RX
11.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
56% fewer than the Honda CR-V
- Complaints
- 1,931
- Sold
- 1,746,394
- Recall campaigns
- 18
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2006–2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 76,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 43,000 mi
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 100,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 119,930 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 33,300 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda CR-V or the Lexus RX?
For 2005–2021 models, the Lexus RX has 11.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Honda CR-V has 25.0, 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 Lexus RX?
The most-reported problem on the Lexus RX is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 76,000 miles.
Which Honda CR-V and Lexus RX years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda CR-V: 2007–2008 and 2017–2018; Lexus RX: 2006–2008 and 2010.
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.