YearToAvoid

2016 Honda CR-V Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 20 brake complaints for the 2016 Honda CR-V, 5% of its 393 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 10,950 miles. There is no related recall on file for this issue.

Brakes complaints
20
5% of 393
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
10,950 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the brake pedal suddenly going to the floor with no stopping power, in some cases at low speed while parking, resulting in a crash.
  • Several reports describe brakes failing to respond in reverse, forcing drivers to use the parking brake or shift into park to stop the vehicle from rolling.
  • Some drivers report a brake warning light illuminating along with a temporary loss of braking response that later returned to normal on its own.
  • A few complaints describe brake failure occurring together with unexpected acceleration or engine surging, leaving the driver unable to slow the vehicle.
  • One owner reported confusion between the brake and gas pedal placement, describing unintended acceleration when trying to brake.

When 2016 Honda CR-V brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2016, latest Oct 9, 2023.

2016 Honda CR-V brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2016Oct 2016Jan 2018Feb 2019Jun 2019Apr 2021Jan 2022Oct 2023
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Oct 2023; peak Sep 2016 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2016 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by CR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200522 (5%)
  2. 200636 (9%)
  3. 200724 (3%)
  4. 200828 (3%)
  5. 200915 (4%)
  6. 201029 (6%)
  7. 201122 (4%)
  8. 201225 (6%)
  9. 201331 (8%)
  10. 201428 (5%)
  11. 201547 (7%)
  12. 201620 (5%)
  13. 2017210 (12%)
  14. 2018220 (10%)
  15. 2019106 (10%)
  16. 202030 (8%)
  17. 202127 (8%)
  18. 202215 (6%)
  19. 202330 (6%)
  20. 202422 (6%)
  21. 202531 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA has logged 20 brake-related complaints for the 2016 CR-V, which is 5% of the 393 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2016 Honda CR-V brake problems?
No related recall is listed in the data for this brake issue on the 2016 CR-V.
At what mileage do brake problems usually appear on the 2016 CR-V?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 10,950 miles.
Do brake complaints on the 2016 CR-V involve crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 9 crashes and 7 injuries linked to the brake complaints reported for this model year.
How does the 2016 CR-V compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2016 CR-V's 20 brake complaints (5% share) are lower than the 2017 (210 complaints, 12%) and 2018 (220 complaints, 10%) model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.