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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

Gasoline · 27 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2019 Honda CR-V

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2018 Honda CR-V

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: CR-V needs more recall homework, CR-V has more complaint activity and CR-V has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2019 Honda CR-V 2018 Honda CR-V Difference
Total recalls 8 5 CR-V has 3 more recalls
Total complaints 1,040 2,033 CR-V has 993 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 30 / 2 / 31 / 1 44 / 2 / 39 / 0 CR-V has 21 more severity reports
Defect investigations 16 16 Similar
Open investigations 5 5 Similar
Manufacturer communications 223 262 CR-V has 39 more communications
Recall completion reports 49 31 CR-V has 18 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 May 21, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 29, 2026 May 31, 2026 CR-V has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Fuel System Gasoline
  • Steering
  • Steering
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Engine
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 27 combined MPG 27 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,200 $2,200 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 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 forward collision avoidance and fuel system gasoline repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2019 Honda CR-V

  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Fuel System Gasoline: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise

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

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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