2016 Honda CR-V Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2016 Honda CR-V has a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th worst out of 21 model years, and earns a "Good" verdict relative to other CR-V years. NHTSA lists 393 complaints, 3 recalls, and 40 crashes, with Engine as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #15 of 21 CR-V years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 393
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 40
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 36
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 25.5 city / 31.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 36 / 0
Top 2016 Honda CR-V problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine123 (31%)
- Other85 (22%)
- Fuel System72 (18%)
- Electrical System66 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain45 (11%)
- Airbags32 (8%)
- Structure & Body26 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires23 (6%)
- Brakes20 (5%)
- Steering17 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report sudden unintended acceleration or brake failure while parking at low speeds, resulting in collisions with walls, curbs, or vehicles.
- Brake pedals reportedly depressed fully to the floor without stopping the vehicle, even after restarting.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in low-speed crashes, including front and side impacts.
- One owner described a spark and fire near the passenger floorboard following a low-speed collision.
- Engine-related incidents occurred alongside apparent loss of braking control during parking maneuvers.
2016 Honda CR-V recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- NHTSA 17V305000May 4, 2017Engine16 vehicles
Engine
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.
Risk: The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF6.
- NHTSA 15V714000Oct 29, 2015Airbags515 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CR-V vehicles manufactured October 12, 2015, to October 19, 2015. The metal housing surrounding the driver's air bag inflator in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly.
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 occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began in November 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda'a number for this recall is JV9.
2016 Honda CR-V fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,325
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Honda CR-V reliable?
- Compared with other CR-V model years, the 2016 CR-V rates "Good," with a complaint index of 30 and rank of 15th worst out of 21 years tracked by NHTSA.
- What problems does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?
- NHTSA complaints for the 2016 CR-V are led by the Engine category at 31% of complaints, followed by Fuel System at 18% and Electrical System at 17%. The median mileage at failure for engine complaints was 18,900 miles.
- Does the 2016 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 CR-V, covering fuel system, engine (incorrect pistons in replacement engines), and airbag (driver inflator housing) issues. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2016 CR-V compare to the 2017 and 2018 CR-V?
- The 2016 CR-V has a much lower complaint index (30) than the 2017 (95) and 2018 (100) model years, which both carry an "Avoid" verdict.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Honda CR-V?
- The EPA rates the 2016 CR-V at 28 mpg combined (25.5 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,325.