Chevrolet Trax vs Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V is more fuel-efficient at 40 MPG combined, against 30 MPG for the Chevrolet Trax. At EPA assumptions that is about $550 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Trax | Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 29 | 244 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 5 and 0 | 24 and 6 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 3,000 miles | 7,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 30 MPG | 40 MPG |
| City and highway | 28 and 32 | 43 and 36 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,250 | $1,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 29 complaints for the Chevrolet Trax and 244 for the Honda CR-V. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 0 for the Chevrolet Trax, 0 for the Honda CR-V.