repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Honda CR-VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 396 owner complaints about the 2016 Honda CR-V, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Honda CR-V has problems
396 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
103Engine11 crash/fire/injury
66Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
64Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
45Power train3 crash/fire/injury
32Air bags17 crash/fire/injury
28Vehicle speed control13 crash/fire/injury
18Service brakes
17Structure
17Steering
7516 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 103 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 66 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 64 | 6 |
| Power train | 45 | 3 |
| Air bags | 32 | 17 |
| Vehicle speed control | 28 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 9 |
| Structure | 17 | 3 |
| Steering | 17 | 2 |
| 16 other systems | 75 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2016 Honda CR-V recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Engine
Risk. The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
22kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 56 engine complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.
33under 30k miles54under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other CR-V year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CR-V median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Honda CR-V safety ratings
2016 Honda CR-V SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Honda CR-V, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What CR-V owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When driving my car I cannot go over 2000 RPMs without my dashboard, lighting up with the check engine light flashing, making an abrasive lurching motion. I have to pull over safely which can be difficult when I’m on the highway and with my [XXX] in the backseat. I’m also experiencing misfires when…
Vehicle: 2016 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD Mileage: Approximately 135,000 miles Description of Safety Complaint I purchased my 2016 Honda CR-V brand new and have maintained it regularly. My most recent oil change was in August 2026. For approximately two to three weeks before the incident, I noticed a…
On August 8, 2026, while operating a 2016 Honda CR-V (62,459 original miles) at highway speeds, the engine’s factory water pump experienced a sudden, catastrophic internal failure and froze completely. The seized water pump instantly sheared and shredded the serpentine belt. This induced an…
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