2019 Honda HR-V vs 2019 Nissan Altima
Two sedans 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: identical recall campaigns (7 each), and 2019 HR-V has fewer recorded owner complaints (219 vs 224). 2019 Altima carries more NHTSA investigations (2 vs 1). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2019 Honda HR-V | 2019 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 7 |
| Owner complaints | 219 | 224 |
| NHTSA investigations | 1 | 2 |
| 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.