The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 104 of 395 complaints (26%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (18) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 673 in 2015 to 395 in 2016.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 395
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,150–$2,300
- Combined MPG
- 27–29
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | vs. 2016 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,400–2,500 | 2,150–2,200 | 2,150–2,300 | 2,100–2,300 | 2,100–2,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–26 | 28–29 | 27–29 | 27–30 | 27–30 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–23 / 29–30 | 26–27 / 32–33 | 25–26 / 31–32 | 25–28 / 31–34 | 25–28 / 31–34 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 345–357 | 306–317 | 309–326 | 292–328 | 292–327 | |
| Complaints filed | 588 | 673 | 395 | 1,781 | 2,165 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 46 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 34 | 23 | 36 | 36 | 47 | |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Honda CR-V?
Engine: 104 of 395 NHTSA complaints (26%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Honda CR-V get?
EPA rates it 27–29 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Honda CR-V?
EPA estimates $2,150–$2,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 26 mpg (high) | 32 mpg (high) | 29 mpg (high) | $2,150 (low) | 309 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 25 mpg (low) | 31 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | $2,300 (high) | 326 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 104 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 45 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 72 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical | 65 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 20 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 17 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 36 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 32 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 26 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 86 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
ENGINE
- Defect
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.
- Consequence
- The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Defect
- American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CR-V vehicles manufactured October 12, 2015, to October 19, 2015. The metal housing surrounding the driver's air bag inflator in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.