2016 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 66 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Honda CR-V, 17% of its 393 total complaints. Owners reported 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury tied to this system, with a median failure mileage of 22,000. No related recall is listed.
- Electrical System complaints
- 66
- 17% of 393
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 22,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Instrument panel or headlights suddenly go dark or shut off while driving, sometimes followed by a fire near the front of the vehicle.
- Vehicle unexpectedly fails to stop or accelerates on its own at very low speeds while pulling into or out of a parking spot or garage.
- Touchscreen and radio go black and unresponsive after the vehicle is switched to accessory mode.
- Tire pressure monitoring system light comes on repeatedly despite multiple dealer inspections.
- Vehicle intermittently fails to start or fully turn over after sitting for a period, with the dash light on and the engine cranking but not starting.
- Rear hatch or trunk will not unlock or open in cold, below-freezing temperatures.
When 2016 Honda CR-V electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 7, 2016, latest Aug 28, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Honda CR-V
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by CR-V model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?
- NHTSA lists 66 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 CR-V, which is 17% of all 393 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda CR-V electrical system?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 CR-V.
- At what mileage do electrical problems usually show up on the 2016 CR-V?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical complaints is 22,000 miles.
- Did the 2016 CR-V's electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury for the 2016 CR-V.
- How does the 2016 CR-V compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2016 CR-V's electrical complaints are 17% of its total, lower than the 2017 CR-V's 23% share and the 2012 CR-V's 20% share, but higher than the 2022 CR-V's 5% share.