Honda CR-V / 2016
2016 Honda CR-V problems
Owners have filed 545 complaints about the 2016 Honda CR-V with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 18.2% of them — the clear leader, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 11.9%. A further 15.4% were filed without a specific system named.
Complaints545
Crashes62
Fires5
Injuries62
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 18.2% · 99
Unknown or other 15.4% · 84
Fuel/propulsion system 11.9% · 65
Electrical system 11.6% · 63
Power train 8.3% · 45
Air bags 5.9% · 32
Vehicle speed control 5.1% · 28
Service brakes 3.3% · 18
Severity
Of those complaints, 62 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 62 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 30 model years of the Honda CR-V in this data, 2016 sits 15th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 85 in the last three years against 138 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 20,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that there was an abnormal engine oil odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the Honda of milford located at 767 bridgeport ave, milford, ct 06460, where the technician was unable to provide a cause for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. Engine · reported at 21,000 miles
When stopped (for instance, at a traffic light, or at a stop sign) and idling with foot on the brake, the car begins to shudder. It is so strong, it hurts. Even the children in the back seat noticed it. If I shift to neutral while waiting for the light to change, it mostly stops shuddering. What is the fix? This is a new car. This is almost all the time !! It is an ongoing condition. Engine · reported at 1,200 miles
Excessive oil (no oil leak) engine oil disappeared 2 quarts after only 3000 miles from last oil change. No towing, racing, mountains, etc. Contacted Honda, they say according to Honda policy only Honda vehicles that consumpt 1 qtr oil per 1000 mile are consider abnormal. Since my CR-V consumpt about 1 qtr per 1500 mile, Honda say it is normal and will not honoring their warranty. Engine · reported at 50,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…