MYRModel Year Report

2016 Honda CR-V

● Typical for this model
2016 Honda CR-V
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
393
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2008: 962 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 554 complaints 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 382 complaints 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 672 complaints 2016: 393 complaints 2016 393 2017: 1,770 complaints 2018: 2,151 complaints 2019: 1,103 complaints 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 2021 2022: 264 complaints 2023: 522 complaints 2024: 391 complaints 2025: 256 complaints 2025 2026: 148 complaints
1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 1999 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2003 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2007 2008: 962 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 554 complaints 2011 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 382 complaints 2013 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 672 complaints 2016: 393 complaints 2016 393 2017: 1,770 complaints 2018: 2,151 complaints 2019: 1,103 complaints 2019 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 2021 2022: 264 complaints 2023: 522 complaints 2023 2024: 391 complaints 2025: 256 complaints 2025 2026: 148 complaints
1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 1999 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2003 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2007 2008: 962 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 554 complaints 2011 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 382 complaints 2013 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 672 complaints 2016: 393 complaints 2016 393 2017: 1,770 complaints 2018: 2,151 complaints 2019: 1,103 complaints 2019 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 2021 2022: 264 complaints 2023: 522 complaints 2023 2024: 391 complaints 2025: 256 complaints 2025 2026: 148 complaints

2016: 393 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
1997108
1998128
1999127
2000129
2001142
2002515
2003468
2004501
2005479
2006398
2007887
2008962
2009386
2010480
2011554
2012402
2013382
2014587
2015672
2016393
20171,770
20182,151
20191,103
2020362
2021334
2022264
2023522
2024391
2025256
2026148

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

26% · 101 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-08

My 2016 Honda CR‑V has only had one driver since purchase and currently has approximately 86,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-02

Fuel/propulsion system

17% · 65 reports
INJURY

Electrical system

16% · 64 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2016 Honda CR-V. While driving 15 MPH and making a left turn, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-02

While I was driving on I-75 in Cincinnati OH my vehicle suddenly lost all power with no advanced warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-28

Power train

11% · 45 reports
CRASHINJURY
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I parked the car and left it running. I exited the car and left the front door standing open. I unbuckled my children and helped my four year old out of the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-09

Also filed under Service brakes

Vehicle was stopped on a sloped driveway, motor running, in park. Driver was standing outside the car with driver door open attempting to adjust driver seat position.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-25

Air bags

8% · 32 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Takata recall: I am putting in a claim for the car, Honda CR-V 2016. The car was recalled for air bag defects. I got into a car accident and the airbag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2015-11-13Air bags15V714000 American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CR-V vehicles manufactured October 12, 2015, to October 19, 2015.

    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.

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  2. R
    2017-06-20Engine17V305000 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.

    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.

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  3. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  4. R
    2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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...

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 101 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 65 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 64 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V714000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V305000 · Engine
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Honda CR-V is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda CR-V?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.