2016 Honda CR-V Problems
What owners have reported about the 2016 Honda CR-V, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2016 Honda CR-V a good year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 394 complaints with NHTSA, the 11th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the engine, fuel system and electrical system.
394 complaints 3 recalls, 2 can stall 11th worst of 19 CR-V years
Top 2016 Honda CR-V problems
Engine problems
103 complaints (26%) name the engine, most often the pump.
Fuel system problems
72 complaints (18%) name the fuel system, most often the fuel pump.
Electrical problems
64 complaints (16%) name the electrical system, most often the 12v / 24v / 48v battery.
Transmission problems
45 complaints (11%) name the transmission.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (225 of 394). The amber line is the middle value, about 20,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2016 Honda CR-V recalls
Fuel pump
Can stallThe fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023Engine
Can stallThe replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance. The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge.
Recall 17V305000 · May 2017Driver air bag inflator may rupture
Injury riskThe metal housing around the driver's air bag inflator may have been made incorrectly. In a crash that deploys the air bag, the inflator could break apart and throw metal fragments that can seriously injure or kill the driver or other occupants.
Fix: A dealer will replace the driver-side frontal air bag module free of charge.
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CR-V years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2016 Honda CR-V problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2016 Honda CR-V a reliable year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 394 complaints with NHTSA, the 11th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the engine, fuel system and electrical system.
What are the most common 2016 Honda CR-V problems?
Owners most often report problems with the engine, fuel system, electrical system and transmission. 103 complaints (26%) name the engine, most often the pump.
At what mileage do 2016 Honda CR-V engine problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 12,000–48,000 miles, with a middle value near 23,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?
3. Fuel pump (23V858000); Engine (17V305000); Driver air bag inflator may rupture (15V714000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2016 Honda CR-V?
Ask for service records covering the engine, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2025 and 2022 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.