2019 Ford Explorer vs 2019 Honda CR-V
Two suvs from the same model year, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2019 Explorer has fewer recorded recall campaigns (6 vs 8), and 2019 Explorer has fewer recorded owner complaints (286 vs 1064). 2019 CR-V carries more NHTSA investigations (3 vs 1). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Explorer | 2019 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 8 |
| Owner complaints | 286 | 1,064 |
| NHTSA investigations | 1 | 3 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.