"How reliable is the 2016 Honda Cr-V?"

"Based on 541 NHTSA complaints, the 2016 Honda Cr-V has a median complaint mileage of 20000 miles. The most common issue is Engine."

"What are common problems with the 2016 Honda Cr-V?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Honda Cr-V is Engine, accounting for a significant portion of the 541 total complaints filed."

2016 Honda Cr-V: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 541 complaints

541

Total Complaints

20,000mi

Median Mileage

Engine

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

6,553 25th Percentile

20,000 Median Mileage

38,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine

Unknown Or Other

Fuel/Propulsion System

Electrical System

Power Train

Air Bags

Vehicle Speed Control

Service Brakes

Steering

Body

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"VIBRATION AT IDLE IN GEAR. I FOUND THE VIBRATION ON THE SECOND DAY I GOT THE CAR WITH ONLY ABOUT 100 MILES ON IT. IT VIBRATES AT IDLE IN GEAR. IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS AT 600-700 RPM. WHEN I TURN ON THE HEATER TO MAX SO IT GOES TO 800 RPM, THE VIBRATION STOPS. BUT ONCE THE HEATER IS OFF AND ..."

"I BOUGHT A 2016 TOURING CRV IN DECEMBER. THE VIBRATION ISSUE THAT PLAGUED THE 2015 CRV IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN FIXED IN THE 2016 MODELS. WELL, IT'S NOT. I DIDN'T FEEL IT WHEN I TEST DROVE THE CAR, BUT THE ONE I GOT CLEARLY VIBRATES WHEN AT IDLE. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY TOLD M..."

"SEATS ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. I CANNOT DRIVE FOR MORE THAN 15 MIN AND MY RIGHT LEG IS NUMB AND I HAVE PAIN IN THE RIGHT BUTTOCKS. IT IS BAD ENOUGH THAT I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY MOVE AROUND TO RELIEVE THE PAIN AND DISCOMFORT."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Engine 99 complaints

25th: 11,531 mi Median: 21,500 mi 75th: 43,000 mi

Unknown Or Other 83 complaints

25th: 2,750 mi Median: 23,565 mi 75th: 33,875 mi

Fuel/Propulsion System 65 complaints

25th: 1,800 mi Median: 9,600 mi 75th: 35,500 mi

Electrical System 61 complaints

25th: 11,600 mi Median: 24,000 mi 75th: 35,000 mi

Power Train 45 complaints

25th: 11,875 mi Median: 22,000 mi 75th: 38,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 74 NY: 56 FL: 30 OH: 26 TX: 26 VA: 24 NC: 24 IL: 23 PA: 22 MA: 20

Who Files Complaints?

0.9%

Original Owners

99.1%

Second+ Owners

Honda Cr-V — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1997	129	135,500	Air Bags	15
1998	135	123,552	Electrical System	15
1999	158	102,500	Air Bags	21
2000	155	96,000	Air Bags	15
2001	154	100,000	Air Bags	11
2002	660	96,000	Air Bags	64
2003	580	74,231	Air Bags	56
2004	601	72,119	Air Bags	45
2005	599	73,000	Air Bags	51
2006	522	75,000	Exterior Lighting	39
2007	1158	80,000	Air Bags	47
2008	1218	75,000	Air Bags	66
2009	446	64,300	Air Bags	36
2010	581	57,000	Air Bags	56
2011	640	49,000	Air Bags	41
2012	502	35,000	Engine	47
2013	493	25,000	Engine	36
2014	788	17,412	Engine	59
2015	962	3,000	Engine	58
2017	2540	18,000	Engine	73
2018	2794	10,500	Engine	66
2019	1441	9,500	Automatic Emergency Braking	52
2020	392	10,500	Automatic Emergency Braking	34
2021	370	18,000	Steering	16
2022	233	17,735	Steering	9
2023	616	7,900	Steering	33
2024	500	6,280	Steering	42
2025	281	2,425	Unknown Or Other	36
2026	78	28,000	Unknown Or Other	6

Active Recalls (3)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Engine

Campaign 17V305000 | 04/05/2017

The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Honda's number for this recall is KF6.

Inflator Module

Campaign 15V714000 | 29/10/2015

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.

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.

Fuel Pump

Campaign 23V858000 | 18/12/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28