MYRModel Year Report

2016 Honda CR-V

● Typical for this model
2016 Honda CR-V
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda CR-V Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 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: 886 complaints 2008: 960 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 552 complaints 2012: 401 complaints 2013: 381 complaints 2013 2014: 586 complaints 2015: 669 complaints 2016: 390 complaints 2016 2017: 1756 complaints 2017 2018: 2124 complaints 2019: 1085 complaints 2020: 352 complaints 2021: 323 complaints 2021 2022: 252 complaints 2023: 515 complaints 2024: 381 complaints 2025: 241 complaints 2025 2026: 125 complaints 2026
2016: 390 complaints
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YearComplaints
1997108
1998128
1999127
2000129
2001142
2002515
2003468
2004501
2005479
2006398
2007886
2008960
2009386
2010480
2011552
2012401
2013381
2014586
2015669
2016390
20171756
20182124
20191085
2020352
2021323
2022252
2023515
2024381
2025241
2026125

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ENGINE 25%

25% of complaints: engine — 99 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 65 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 64 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20171102

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20260828

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20231009

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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, 20160825

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20180109

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20151113 — air bags

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.

Campaign 15V714000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170620 — engine

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.

Campaign 17V305000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (99 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (65 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (64 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V714000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V305000 (engine) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ▲ 2026 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ■ 2017 ■ 2019

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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 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.