GMC Acadia vs Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the GMC Acadia. At EPA assumptions that is about $650 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| GMC Acadia | Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,297 | 1,224 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 41 and 19 | 66 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 83,000 miles | 75,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 24 | 20 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,297 complaints for the GMC Acadia and 1,224 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: 5 for the GMC Acadia, 11 for the Honda CR-V.