2024 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2024 Honda CR-V

On the public data alone the Equinox edges it 4–1.

2024 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox is sold in the U.S. as a electric and gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Equinox EV FWD,…

2024 Honda CR-V

The 2024 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V FWD, is EPA-rated …

	2024 Chevrolet Equinox	2024 Honda CR-V
Segment	Compact SUV	Compact SUV
Powertrains	Electric, Gas	Hybrid, Gas
Best EV range (mi)	319	—
Best combined mpg	28	40
Safety Signal	86	63
NHTSA recalls	2	4
Critical recalls	0	1
Owner complaints	182	472
NHTSA overall stars	5	5

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

Equinox

●moderate

Forward Collision Avoidance

N252527170

23,700 vehiclesElectric only

ProblemGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce a sufficient change in volume between the vehicle being stopped and moving at low speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."RiskA vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.FixThe vehicle's body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252527170.

NHTSA campaign 25V639000reported Sep 25, 2025General Motors, LLC

▲high

Structure

N232429911

265 vehicles

ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.RiskA door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.FixDealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.

NHTSA campaign 23V869000reported Dec 21, 2023General Motors, LLC

CR-V

●moderate

Tires

DOV

1,048,613 vehiclesHybrid only

ProblemHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.RiskA detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V366000reported Jun 4, 2026Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

PJW

720,810 vehiclesHybrid only

ProblemHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.FixDealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

NHTSA campaign 24V763000reported Oct 14, 2024Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

▲high

Steering

SJS, MJU, QJT, VJV

1,693,199 vehicles

ProblemHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.RiskDifficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

NHTSA campaign 24V744000reported Oct 3, 2024Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)