2016 Honda CR-V problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 393 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Honda CR-V, filed between 2016-01-09 and 2026-09-23. The most common problem areas are the engine (101, 26%), fuel/propulsion system (65, 17%) and electrical system (64, 16%). Owners reported 40 crashes, 4 fires and 36 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2016 Honda CR-V complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 101 | 26% | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 85 | 22% | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 65 | 17% | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 64 | 16% | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 45 | 11% | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 32 | 8% | 16 | 0 | 18 |
| Vehicle speed control | 28 | 7% | 13 | 0 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 5% | 8 | 0 | 7 |
| Steering | 17 | 4% | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 17 | 4% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 13 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 9 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 6 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Engine: 101 complaints
- 101 complaints of 393 (26%) name the engine.
- 24 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; owners reported 6 crashes, 3 fires and 4 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2016 Honda CR-V; the recall, campaign 17V305000, says: “The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.”
Fuel/propulsion system: 65 complaints
- 65 complaints of 393 (17%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 24 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2016 Honda CR-V covers this system.
Electrical system: 64 complaints
- 64 complaints of 393 (16%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 8 of them also name the engine; owners reported 5 crashes, 2 fires and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2016 Honda CR-V covers this system.
Power train: 45 complaints
- 45 complaints of 393 (11%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 15 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash and 3 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2016 Honda CR-V covers this system.
Air bags: 32 complaints
- 32 complaints of 393 (8%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- 3 of them also name the engine; owners reported 16 crashes and 18 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2016 Honda CR-V; the recall, campaign 15V714000, says: “The metal housing surrounding the driver's air bag inflator in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly.”
Vehicle speed control: 28 complaints
- 28 complaints of 393 (7%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 8 of them also name the engine; owners reported 13 crashes and 6 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2016 Honda CR-V covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 63 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 11 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names CR-V, model year 2016. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2016 Honda CR-V recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda CR-V?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2016 Honda CR-V's most common problem areas are the engine (101 of 393 complaints), fuel/propulsion system (65 of 393 complaints) and electrical system (64 of 393 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA has 393 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Honda CR-V, including 40 reported crashes and 4 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda CR-V's problems?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Honda CR-V; 2 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.