Honda CR-V vs Jeep Liberty
For 2005–2012 models, the Honda CR-V has 25.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 56.1 for the Jeep Liberty. 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 (2005–2012), 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
25.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
54% fewer than the Jeep Liberty
- Complaints
- 4,304
- Sold
- 1,678,861
- Recall campaigns
- 29
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2007–2008. Fewest: 2012. 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 Liberty
56.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.2× the Honda CR-V’s rate
- Complaints
- 3,942
- Sold
- 702,059
- Recall campaigns
- 11
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2006 and 2008. Fewest: 2009 and 2011. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 101,956 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 57,255 mi
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Control arms, ball joints and bushings
Typically around 120,000 mi · repair $230–$700
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 88,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda CR-V or the Jeep Liberty?
For 2005–2012 models, the Honda CR-V has 25.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Liberty has 56.1, 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 Liberty?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Liberty is tank, lines and filler, typically around 64,000 miles.
Which Honda CR-V and Jeep Liberty years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda CR-V: 2007–2008; Jeep Liberty: 2006 and 2008.
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.