2026 Chevrolet Trax vs 2026 Honda CR-V
On the public data alone the Trax edges it 3–1.
| 2026 Chevrolet Trax | 2026 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Wagon | Wagon |
| Powertrains | Gas | Hybrid, Gas, Hydrogen fuel cell |
| Best combined mpg | 30 | 40 |
| Safety Signal | 100 | 94 |
| NHTSA recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Critical recalls | 0 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 14 | 130 |
| NHTSA overall stars | — | 5 |
2026 Chevrolet Trax
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is sold in the U.S. as a gas wagon with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Trax FFV, is EPA-rated at 30 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year s
A2026 Honda CR-V
The 2026 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid, gas and hydrogen fuel cell wagon with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V FWD, is EPA-rated at 40 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campa
Recalls at a glance
Trax
No recalls on file.
CR-V
Tires
moderateProblem: Honda (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.
Risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers 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.
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.