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2016 Honda CR-V Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 394 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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33/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2016 Honda CR-V

The 2016 Honda CR-V shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
394
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
40
Crash Reports
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.

🔧 Engine
The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #17V305000
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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…
NHTSA #15V714000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #23V858000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Honda CR-V

Based on 394 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
64
Electrical System
59
Engine
53
Power Train
42
Fuel/propulsion System
32
Air Bags
30
Vehicle Speed Control
22
Steering
17
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Honda CR-V — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 481 complaints 2011 554 complaints 2012 403 complaints 2013 382 complaints 2014 587 complaints 2015 672 complaints 2016 394 complaints 2017 1,776 complaints 2018 2,161 complaints 2019 1,106 complaints 2020 441 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2013, 2016 — 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 recall campaigns and 394 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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: 2012, 2013, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2018.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.