Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 27 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Diesel · 24 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2020 Ford F-150

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2018 Honda CR-V

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2018 Honda CR-V

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2018 Honda CR-V

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: F-150 needs more recall homework, CR-V has more complaint activity, CR-V has more severity reports, CR-V has more open investigation signals and CR-V has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2018 Honda CR-V 2020 Ford F-150 Difference
Total recalls 5 10 F-150 has 5 more recalls
Total complaints 2,033 506 CR-V has 1,527 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 44 / 2 / 39 / 0 17 / 3 / 11 / 0 CR-V has 54 more severity reports
Defect investigations 16 1 CR-V has 15 more investigations
Open investigations 5 1 CR-V has 4 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 262 244 CR-V has 18 more communications
Recall completion reports 31 72 F-150 has 41 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 21, 2026 Jun 27, 2025 CR-V has newer activity
Latest complaint May 31, 2026 Aug 1, 2025 CR-V has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Steering
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Engine
  • Power Train
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Diesel Different
Efficiency 27 combined MPG 24 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,200 $3,400 CR-V about $1,200 less
Safety-rating records 2 10 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2018 Honda CR-V

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had steering and forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2020 Ford F-150

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2018 Honda CR-V

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

2020 Ford F-150

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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