2016 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 392 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Engine (101), Unknown Or Other (85), Fuel/Propulsion System (65).
Key takeaways
- 392 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 40 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 36 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 101 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 85 | 22% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 65 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 64 | 16% |
| Power Train | 45 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 32 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 5% |
| Steering | 17 | 4% |
| Structure | 17 | 4% |
| Wheels | 13 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-09-08
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 immediate, sudden loss of al...
Engine - filed 2026-09-02
My 2016 Honda CR‑V has only had one driver since purchase and currently has approximately 86,000 miles. It has been properly maintained, yet it is experiencing the same symptoms described in Honda’s recent warranty extension concerning head-gasket failures. Despite its relatively low mileage and limited use, the vehicl...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-28
While I was driving on I-75 in Cincinnati OH my vehicle suddenly lost all power with no advanced warning. My car was working fine on the way to work and even when I began my commute home but then suddenly every light on my dash illuminated, my steering wheel became almost impossible to steer and the car stalled. I was...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.