2016 Honda Cr-v reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Honda Cr-v — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 542
- 193 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 99 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 62 reported crashes · 62 injuries · 5 fires
What owners report fails — 2016 Honda Cr-v
- ENGINE 99
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 83
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 65
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 62
- POWER TRAIN 45
3 recalls on record for the 2016 Honda Cr-v
- NHTSA 23V858000 · 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 17V305000 · 2017 · ENGINE The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 15V714000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2016 Honda Cr-v
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Honda Cr-v units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Honda Cr-v reliable?
NHTSA has 542 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Honda Cr-v and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (99 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Honda Cr-v units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Cr-v?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (99), unknown or other (83), fuel/propulsion system (65), electrical system (62). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Honda Cr-v?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.