Engine
NHTSA campaign 17V305000 · 2017 · reported 05/04/2017
The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2016 Honda CR-V Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 2.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
388Complaints
3Recalls
40Crashes
4Fires
36Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (25.5% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 2.0× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 99 · 25.5% | Recalled | Recall 17V305000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 65 · 16.8% | Recalled | Recall 23V858000 |
| Electrical System | 62 · 16% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 45 · 11.6% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 32 · 8.2% | Recalled | Recall 15V714000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 · 6.7% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 388 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 3 campaigns
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
NHTSA campaign 15V714000 · 2015 · reported 10/29/2015
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. HAPPENS ANYTIME- STEP ON THE GAS AND IT TAKES A FEW SECONDS BEFORE THE ACCELERATION STARTS.”NHTSA complaint 11124554 — filed 09/05/2018 · ENGINE
“I HAVE RETURNED TO THE DEALER TWICE BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN AN INCREASE IN MY OIL LEVEL AND A GASOLINE SMELL ON THE DIPSTICK. TWICE…”NHTSA complaint 11099156 — filed 06/01/2018 · ENGINE
“OIL ISSUE..THERE SEEMS TO BE A RECALL ON HONDA VEHICLES IN CHINA DUE TO GASOLINE FLOWING INTO THE OIL..MY SON WAS CHECKING THE OIL AND…”NHTSA complaint 11098520 — filed 05/29/2018 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda CR-V?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 99 of 388 NHTSA complaints (25.5%), followed by unspecified/other issues (84), fuel/propulsion system (65), electrical system (62). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?
388 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 40 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 36 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2016 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V305000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Honda CR-V's reported problems?
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
