How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 CR-V, which is 7% of the 393 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda CR-V related to structure or body issues?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body area on the 2016 CR-V.

At what mileage do 2016 CR-V structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 CR-V is 19,872 miles.

Did any 2016 CR-V structure and body complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 CR-V, and no fires.

How does the 2016 CR-V compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2016 CR-V's 7% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2010 (13%), 2011 (11%), 2012 (10%), and 2015 (10%), but higher than 2017 (3%) and 2018 (2%).

2016 Honda CR-V Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 26 of 393 total complaints (7%) on the 2016 Honda CR-V, with a median failure mileage of 19,872 miles. That share is lower than the 2010-2015 CR-V years but similar to 2017. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 26; 7% of 393
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 19,872 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report the rear liftgate/hatch failing to open in cold winter temperatures, with no internal release available as a workaround.
Some describe the hood latch or striker malfunctioning at highway speed, causing the hood to vibrate or come partially unlatched.
Several owners report vibration felt through the steering wheel, seats, and floor board at idle or in a 45-55 mph speed range.
One owner reported a fractured sun visor clip that caused the visor to detach from the roof while driving.
A driver's seat was reported to move on its own between drives, without any seat memory function active.
One complaint described a low-speed parking incident where the vehicle jumped a curb and struck a wall, with airbag sensors showing deployment status errors.

When 2016 Honda CR-V body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 22, 2016, latest Apr 15, 2025.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2016 to Apr 2025; peak Jul 2019 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by CR-V model year

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

201063 (13%)
201160 (11%)
201240 (10%)
201322 (6%)
201437 (6%)
201569 (10%)
201626 (7%)
201746 (3%)
201833 (2%)
201929 (3%)
202011 (3%)
20216 (2%)
20224 (2%)
202325 (5%)
202421 (5%)
202512 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Honda CR-V?: NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 CR-V, which is 7% of the 393 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda CR-V related to structure or body issues?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body area on the 2016 CR-V.
At what mileage do 2016 CR-V structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 CR-V is 19,872 miles.
Did any 2016 CR-V structure and body complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 CR-V, and no fires.
How does the 2016 CR-V compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2016 CR-V's 7% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2010 (13%), 2011 (11%), 2012 (10%), and 2015 (10%), but higher than 2017 (3%) and 2018 (2%).