Honda CR-V vs Jeep Wrangler
For 2005–2021 models, the Honda CR-V has 24.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 44.4 for the Jeep Wrangler. 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
24.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
44% fewer than the Jeep Wrangler
- Complaints
- 11,995
- Sold
- 4,860,851
- Recall campaigns
- 47
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2017–2018. Fewest: 2013, 2016 and 2020–2021. 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
Jeep Wrangler
44.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.8× the Honda CR-V’s rate
- Complaints
- 11,555
- Sold
- 2,603,784
- Recall campaigns
- 50
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Most complaints: 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2018. Fewest: 2015–2017 and 2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 55,000 mi
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Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column
Typically around 6,600 mi · repair $270–$510
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 65,437 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Shocks and struts
Typically around 17,000 mi · repair $280–$1,440
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda CR-V or the Jeep Wrangler?
For 2005–2021 models, the Honda CR-V has 24.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Wrangler has 44.4, 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 Wrangler?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Wrangler is body control and other modules, typically around 55,000 miles.
Which Honda CR-V and Jeep Wrangler years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda CR-V: 2007–2008 and 2017–2018; Jeep Wrangler: 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2018.
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.