2019 Honda CR-V vs 2019 Subaru Ascent
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 CR-V has fewer recorded recall campaigns (8 vs 9), and 2019 Ascent has fewer recorded owner complaints (433 vs 1064). 2019 CR-V carries more NHTSA investigations (3 vs 0). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2019 Honda CR-V | 2019 Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 9 |
| Owner complaints | 1,064 | 433 |
| NHTSA investigations | 3 | 0 |
| 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.