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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 · 37 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 37 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2024 Honda CR-V

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2024 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 2025 Honda CR-V 2024 Honda CR-V Difference
Total recalls 1 2 CR-V has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 214 363 CR-V has 149 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 23 / 5 / 13 / 0 24 / 0 / 11 / 0 CR-V has 6 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 1 CR-V has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 52 98 CR-V has 46 more communications
Recall completion reports 6 13 CR-V has 7 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 Oct 3, 2024 Oct 3, 2024 Similar
Latest complaint May 30, 2026 May 20, 2026 CR-V has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Steering
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Steering
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Visibility Wiper
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 37 combined MPG 37 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $1,600 $1,600 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2025 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 visibility wiper repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2024 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 unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2025 Honda CR-V

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2024 Honda CR-V

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors

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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