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2016 Honda CR-V Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 386 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Honda CR-V

The 2016 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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33/100

Avoid This Year — 2016 Honda CR-V

The 2016 Honda CR-V is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
386
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
40
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Honda CR-V (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V305000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V714000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V858000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Honda CR-V

Based on 386 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
61
Electrical System
58
Engine
52
Power Train
42
Fuel/propulsion System
32
Air Bags
29
Vehicle Speed Control
21
Steering
17
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Honda CR-V — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 479 complaints 2011 549 complaints 2012 395 complaints 2013 379 complaints 2014 582 complaints 2015 665 complaints 2016 386 complaints 2017 1,721 complaints 2018 2,039 complaints 2019 1,042 complaints 2020 321 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017, 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2016, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Honda CR-V

Is the 2016 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Honda CR-V has 3 recalls and 386 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?
The 2016 Honda CR-V has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda CR-V?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Honda CR-V are: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Engine, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Honda CR-V safe to buy?
The 2016 Honda CR-V has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda CR-V should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda CR-V are: 2013, 2016, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017, 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.