2016 HONDA CR-V Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
45 complaints
Power issues, same as what has been reported with other CRVs.
Feb 03, 2025
Gas smell inside cabin.
Dec 05, 2024
Unknown Paint is peeling above hatch
Sep 13, 2024
I have a 2016 Honda CR-V. When temperatures are very cold, near and below freezing, the tailgate will not open until temperatures warm up or handwarmers are used for about 5 minutes or the use of heat from the hands eventually allows the tailgate to open. This is reported in Honda Bulletin 16-063. However, even after replacement of the tailgate opener switch by the dealer, the problem has reoccurred. No manual release exists. This can be safety issue when transporting children that require larger equipment, like strollers, or the elderly which requires wheelchairs. I went camping with the boys, and temperatures had fallen along with rain when we arrived at our campsite. It took a good 5-10 minutes using handwarmers for the tailgate to open and thus allowing the camping equipment and tents to be removed to be setup for the weekend. I believe this is a safety issue, because, what if an emergency had occurred and we had to pack and leave quickly. What if I was transporting a child or elderly person that required wheelchair that was needed right away. This issue with opening the tailgate does not occur when temperatures are warmer, or in very cold, thus I believe this to be a major design flaw that results in a safety issue.
Jan 10, 2024
Another problem that has been reported with the Honda CR-V and HR-V is poor paint quality. The paint may chip, fade, or peel prematurely, especially on exposed areas such as the hood and roof. This can be a cosmetic issue, but it can also lead to rusting and other damage. Went to the Honda in Valley Stream NY and was told by the service manager that because I did not have my car serviced at their dealership, they would not take care of the painting issue. When questioned why they stated that they have a "Good Will" policy which would have covered the paint defect had I serviced it there. When I purchased the vehicle, I was never informed of such a policy. They recommend that I bring the vehicle to their collision specialist who stated "this is a known defect," and that he can not do anything without authorization. https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/41685/honda/cr-v/2016-cr-v-model-paint-peel-off-issue
Sep 29, 2022
+ 40 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
37 complaints
Level for oil change was at 30%, took it in and it only had 2.5 quarts of oil. No indication I was low, no oil leak, and it affected the valves. Honda of Lisle said this is common issue with 4 cylinder models, yet there is no recall. Now I have to check my oil every week and add as needed, and will have an large bill to replace the engine. The vehicle has only 61,000 miles.
Aug 28, 2025
CVT complete transmission failure consistent with Service Bulletin 16-053 from Honda, dated September 9, 2016. I was not the owner of the car at this time, so a recall notice was never received by me. Currently, Transmission is being fully replaced at 94,000 miles at a cost of $5700. It is a safety issue, due to the car not being able to drive over 30mph, nearly stalling at traffic lights and stop signs. A rear end collision would be imminent.
Jun 25, 2025
Oil leaking from valve cover causing low oil levels.
Apr 16, 2025
MY 2016 HONDA CRV IS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE THAT SOUND LIKE ITS COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN I START THE CAR AND WHEN IM DRIVING IT. ACCORDING TO YOUR WEBSITE THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR "CERTAIN 2016 HONDAS" THAT HAVE THE SAME NOISE AS MINE THATS CAUSED BY THE CONNECTING ROD BEARING WHICH CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE. "WHY IS MY CAR NOT PART OF THIS RECALL." THIS CAR IS DRIVEN BY ME AND MY WIFE AS A FAMILY CAR. IF YOUR INVEATIGATON REVEALS THAT THE NOISE IN MY CAR IS THE SAME NOISE IN THE CARS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL THEN I AM REQUETSTING THAT THE 2016 HONDA CRV BE ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST ASAP. I HAVE HAD NO WORK DONE ON THE CAR RELATING TO THE IS NOISE. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Nov 15, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started to independently accelerate. The contact had taken her foot off the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle was still accelerating. The contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle was still accelerating. The contact had not observed any warning lights being illuminated. The contact entered a parking lot and depressed the brake pedal with force due to the vehicle independently accelerating. The contact was able to stop and shifted the vehicle into park(P). The contact observed that the vehicle was still revving, and the RPM was rising with the engine was revving. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times and was finally able to drive the vehicle under normal operating conditions. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Nov 15, 2024
+ 32 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
35 complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while approaching a stoplight and decelerating, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. During the failure, the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failure mostly occurred on very hot or rainy days. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate that failure. The cause of the failure was not yet been determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The VIN was not available.
Jun 05, 2025
I first noticed this issue in October of 2023. When approaching the passenger side of my 2016 fwd Honda Cr-v it would unlock without touching the door or the key fob. This caused my car to be left unlocked multiple times without noticing it which is a major safety concern. Additionally I would go to get in the driver's seat and before the car was on the seat adjusted itself to the full upright position. Those two issues paired with the battery dying 7 times in the 8 years I have had it makes me think the electric is failing and causing the battery to constantly run which drains it. One time when the battery was not working they said it was the starter and charged $700 to fix it yesterday this is still happening. Another time this left me in dangerous situation when returning from work travel to the airport over an hour from my home and my car not starting. I had to call a tow truck to get it jumped. I called a Honda service center and the person I spoke with had never heard of these issues before. There are no warning messages when this is happening. I do not have $1000 for them to look into it.
Apr 19, 2025
I have a 2016 Honda CRV. Approx 2 years ago several electrical problems started. 1. )Radio started turning on and off on its own. 2. ) Car locks would lock and unlock on their own. I will be sitting in car and the car would lock and unlock on its own approx 4-5 times and then stop. It would also happen when I would get out of the car and lock the door and as soon as I walked away I could hear it unlock again and it did not matter if I locked it on the door panel or use the key FOB. I thought at first maybe I am doing something wrong, but it has also happened to my husband multiple times. This could be a safety issue, not knowing if its locked or unlocked my child could open the door while I am driving. Also someone could get into my car. 3.) My car battery started losing juice frequently. I would have to jump it, and now this is happening approx every 6 weeks. 4.) The Key FOB also juices out frequently and I have had to replace it multiple times and batteries are not cheap. I have been stranded 4 times at night and I beleive it was a risk to my personal safety. I have taken it to a independent service for the locks but they could not duplicate and told me it would be expensive to check the electrical system to first see if there were any electrical recalls first. I have read all the complaints on your site and there are over 60 electrical complaints. Many in regards to the Car's Battery discharging. One person talked about the seat position would move on its own, another said their headlights would turn off and on. Although there are many different electrical complaints they are all electrical related and warrant an investigation. As a consumer it is very fustrating as the price for buying and fixing a car is expensive. I don't know what it takes to have a recall but I hope NHTSA does the right thing especially when people are losing faith in big companies/agencies. Thank you
Oct 09, 2024
The drivers side door unlocks on its own after I have locked the door and start walking away from the vehicle. It is not suppose to open until after I have grasped the handle to open it when it has been locked. I can hear it unlock when I am outside the vehicle and somewhere in the vicinity of 10 feet away from the vehicle. I can have it available for inspection at any time. This problem causes the battery to drain and the vehicle won't start. The dead battery has happened to me twice (once in an airport parking lot and once at home). I have researched this on the internet and it is a common problem for the vehicle (both the unlocking and subsequent draining of the battery). The safety issue is, if this were to happen in a situation where conditions were such that I couldn't get my car started and I needed to escape an assailant that's trying to do harm to me or other passengers (children) in my vehicle. Another scenario could be needing to be able to drive away from any dangerous situation (stuck in a desert in extreme heat, a forest fire, etc...). The list could be endless. You need to be able to start your car when necessary. It hasn't been inspected by a dealer but I have contacted them twice about this issue. I haven't had it inspected by anyone. Many people have had this same problem and the repair at dealer is roughly $700 dollars. I think they have to replace the door lock actuator. There were no warnings, messages or other symptoms before it first happened. The problem first happened in April/May of 2024.
Oct 05, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start, causing the battery to be replaced several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed several times; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Spitzer Honda Euclid (915 E 200th St, Euclid, OH 44119); where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side outer door handle was experiencing an electrical short circuit; however, the part to do the repair was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
Aug 30, 2024
+ 30 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
31 complaints
My car has had trouble starting when sitting for long periods of time or in moderate heat. I've also noticed the gas per mile has decreased. The 2017 year of my car has a recall for the fuel pump. Mine is just one year earlier but my mechanic says it could also be the fuel pump. I have less than 80K miles on the car and I've seen that on the 2017-2022 years with the recall, this problem happens around the 75K-80K mile mark on the car. I think my 2016 should also be recalled for the fuel pump.
Aug 29, 2025
I was driving to work and all of the lights on my dash came on and the vehicle would not go over 15 mph. I had semis passing me trying to get my car back home. I had it towed to the nearest Honda dealership where all of my Hondas are repaired, John Hinderer in Heath, OH. They received the vehicle and called me to tell me that it was the high pressure fuel pump that was not working. I inquired if it would be covered under warranty and told me due to the age of the vehicle it was not under warranty, any longer even the the miles were very low. The vehicle is a 2016 but only has 32,170 miles on it. So, I asked how that could happen with a vehicle with so little miles, he did have an answer. He quoted me $1,800.00 to fix it, telling me that the part alone was $1,200.00. After I got off the phone with him I researched the part and found it on Honda's corporate website for $559.43. I sent him a text message showing the price that I found it for and sent a message to the dealership on line. I have yet to hear from them, but they still have my vehicle. I did a little more research this morning and found that certain 2016 CRVs have a recall for the Fuel Pump Module. It is NHTSA Recall Number 23v-858, but my VIN # is not listed with a recall. I believe that my Vehicle should be included in this recall. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Aug 23, 2025
The 2016 CR-V was operating normally, when trying to accelerate from a stop at a stoplight the vehicle began to hesitate and would not accelerate at a normal or acceptable rate if I had needed to maneuver out of the way. the engine recovered briefly after that and allowed me to slowly accelerate to 45Mph when it repeated to hesitate and stop accelerating feeling like it was about to shut off. The check engine light along with others came on at this point. I was able to make it to a shop where they diagnosed fuel pump failure at 127,619 miles (we are the second owner buying the car from family so we know that it is the original fuel pump in the vehicle.
Jun 30, 2025
fuel pump issue, my model and year is in recall batch for this issue, but my vin is not being recalled
Mar 20, 2025
I have been 2x stopping at light then started to start back up do to green light and lost power for a second in the gas pedal. Then it kicks in!
Nov 12, 2024
+ 26 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
19 complaints
Weight sensor light is on. There is a recall on newer models.
Jul 25, 2025
I was in a very low speed fender bender and hit the vehicle in front of me square in the tail end. The airbag needlessly deployed leaving me with a burn and disabled my vehicle. It was a collision that should have been driven away from after the exchange of information. Instead my vehicle which has very little damage required a tow truck die to the deployed airbag.
Apr 22, 2025
No accident happened, passengers air deployed and exploded
Jan 06, 2025
It was snowing day, I drove in a local road around 10mph. When facing with a curve, I hit the brake yet the snow cause the tail tilted to the curb. Three of the passenger side airbags exploded and no body damage was detected. I'm not sure if the speed was fast enough for the airbags to deployed.
Jan 06, 2025
The contact owned a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to avoid colliding with a second vehicle the driver lost control of the steering and crashed into a utility pole. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bag partially deployed and did not protect the driver. The contact sustained back and neck injuries which later required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 158,000.
Aug 01, 2024
+ 14 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
19 complaints
The vehicle has been diagnosed with transmission problem even though it has only 39835 miles and I'm the original owner. Yes, it could be available for inspection. So far, my issue seems to not be a risk yet, only that the problem is there. It would be a risk if problem gets worse. One can read about other CR-V owners issues on various sites. There is a rather lengthy list. My particular issue is a loud whining when I am trying to accelerate to 40 mph, then whining continues along with road noise and vibration. It was confirmed at an independent service center. It has not been inspected by manufacturer, police or insurance. There are no warning lamps or messages yet. It is a recurring issue every time I drive the vehicle
Sep 28, 2023
My car began stalling in the middle of driving. Multiple warning lights came on the dash and have continued to stay on. It struggles to go up hills as well as going over approximately 40MPH. It seems to be unable to shift gears
Jun 15, 2023
CVT Transmission while driving 55 or over starts changing to neutral then drive then reverse which jerks the heck out of you a continues. It also vibrates in park. Driving under 45mph it doesn’t happen. We were on the interstate and had to pull over. This is scary since I’m a single woman on the road. I have read that thousands of other owners of certain years with the CVT transmission have had the same problems. This should be a recall!!!
Feb 27, 2023
This safety issue was not revealed to me at purchase. Vehicle is a push button start and stop and does not have an electronic parking break. Vehicle can be turned off while in Drive, however the gear train does not remain engaged. INCIDENT: The car was moved by my husband who does not drive the car and is accustom to driving a keyed vehicle with ignition interlock. He is also hard of hearing and did not hear quite beeping. When he moved the vehicle driving the car to the inclined driveway, he turned car off using the push button without putting the car in PARK. The car remained motionless until he opened the door and got out. The car began to roll backwards where the door knocked him down and ran over his foot. My husband sustained minor injury. However the car continued to roll about 50 feet before colliding into a stand of trees before it was stopped. The car sustained significant rear end damage. This is a SAFETY issue. I called American Honda to report this issue. They claimed they knew nothing of the above stated design problem and suggested I take the vehicle into the dealership for a diagnostic. I did and Serra Honda of Brighton ran a diagnostic and reported :That the car can be turned off while in drive and that the car does not have any system that will prevent the car from moving if the car is not in Park. The car is operating as designed and will roll if not in park. My complaint #at American Honda is case #[XXX]. There are many reports on the internet concerning Honda CRV, Civic and Accord, for certain models and years that have this problem. There should be a recall to correct this obvious safety in design issue. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Dec 01, 2022
- While driving, sudden smoke from the engine and burned rubber smell occurred. - Upon pulling over, the drive belt was atop the engine burned cut. - Diagnosis by an authorized Honda dealer revealed the water pump seized thereby snapping the drive belt. Mileage on vehicle 33,849. Summary: - The water pump seized suddenly with no warning. As a result, the drive belt/serpentine belt melted and snapped while driving. This occurred for no known or commonly seen reason at such low mileage. with absolutely no warning lamps, messages or symptoms prior to failure.
Jan 15, 2022
+ 14 more complaints for this component
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
15 complaints
While driving at highway speeds almost a total loss of engine power occurred causing a safety issue. Five warning indicators lit at this time: Tire pressure monitoring system Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine) Vehicle stability assist warning Electric power steering warning This problem resulted in a Honda Dealer service replacement of the High Pressure Fuel Pump which cost me over $2800 and another $400 for a rental car. There was a recall for the 2017-2020 CRV for an identical(?) issue. This 2016 may have been a later manufacture and had the same fuel pump. A very reputable local garage examined the car and were unwilling to repair the CRV because they were quite familiar with the frequent and problematic Honda CRV high pressure fuel pump issues. It was Drellishak's Service in Rocky River Ohio.
Aug 08, 2025
Vehicle stalling, AWD light suddenly appears goes off after driving a few miles reappeared and then engine light comes on.
Aug 14, 2024
This vehicle has intermiitent stalling when accelerating and has died in the middle of an intersection several times leaving me vulnerable to oncoming traffic. This has been happening on a daily occurence for months.
May 27, 2024
Oil stick smells heavily of gas, the engine which my car has is known to inject too fuel in the oil. I have had it checked at the honda dealership and was informed, it was normal that there is nothing wrong, however when I check my oil stick it is very apparent that there is gas in the oil compartment. (my dipping stick should not smell like my gas tank) I will be having a second dealership look at the oil tank again.
May 20, 2022
Gas in the oil 2016 2.4 l
Feb 18, 2022
+ 10 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12 complaints
I have experienced either failure to gain speed or sudden acceleration burst when I accelerate step by step from around 30 to 40 miles/hr or 40 to 50 miles/hr.
Oct 31, 2022
Upon moving into a parking spot, I slowed down, and suddenly the car surged unbelievably fast. I ran into a brick wall about 4 or 5 feet in front of the car. No other people were around, but certainly, I was at risk. This problem has happened to me in this 2016 CRV, and in another CRV, 2015. Twice in the 2015. The dealer has not reproduced the situation. It is intermittent. This first CRV happened around 15000 or 16000 miles. This car has around 44000 -45000 miles on it. Of course, the dealership says I had my foot on the gas. I DID NOT! Either of the 3 TIMES. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police insurance reps, etc. No one is interested in doing do. Certainly not Honda. I have found numerous examples on the internet of people experiencing the exact same thing. They describe exactly what happened to me. There is no warning whatsoever. I know Honda will do nothing, until it becomes impossible for Honda to ignore. In the meantime, I wonder how many people will have to be injured or worse. I am asking nothing from Honda. That is hopeless. I am going to junk the car. I cannot in good conscience sell it. I did sell the 20015 back to Honda, as they "assured" me it would be checked, and this was just an anomaly.
Jul 21, 2021
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE CAR ACCELERATED AT A FAST RATE OF SPEED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HAD BRUISING.
Oct 23, 2019
12/1/2017 CAR WAS PARKED ON THE STREET INSIDE A NEIGHBORHOOD IN PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN. AT ABOUT 6:30AM ON SATURDAY 12/2/2017, HERE ARE THE THINGS I DID IN ORDER: 1.I STARTED THE CAR BY PUSHING BRAKE PEDAL BY RIGHT FOOT AND START BUTTON BY ONE FINGER. 2.PUT CONTROL ON 'D' DRIVE POSITION. 3.PUSHED GAS PEDAL BY FOOT, CAR MOVED AND JUMPED VERY FAST. 4.PUSHED BRAKE, BUT CAR DIDN'T STOP AND HIT SOMEONE'S GARAGE DOOR. 5.PUT CONTROL ON 'P' PARK POSITION, CAR WAS STOPPED. 6.FRONT OF THE CAR WAS DAMAGE AND LEAKED FLUID. 7.NO AIR BAGS WERE OPEN. 8.MY FOREHEAD WAS HURTING. 9.CAR WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION SHOP TO REPAIR. 10.12/3/2017 CALLED HONDA RECALL LINE 888-234-2138, BUT HONDA SAID THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR MY CAR. SO HONDA RECORDED MY ACCIDENT INFORMATION AND SAID SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME BACK.
Dec 07, 2017
UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING AT LESS THAN 5MPH. FOOT ON BRAKE, NOT ACCELERATOR. HAD TO STOMP ON BRAKE PEDAL BECAUSE CAR JUMPED CURB, RAN INTO BUSHES AND PARKING SIGN. UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION HAPPENED AGAIN ONE HOUR LATER GOING DOWN AN HILL AT 25MPH WITH FOOT ON BRAKE SO AS NOT TO EXCEED SPEED LIMIT. HAD TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN. FRONT END DAMAGE
Sep 15, 2017
+ 7 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
9 complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the front windshield wipers suddenly became inoperable while it was raining. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact stated while the wipers were being used to spray and wipe the windshield, or while defrosting the windshield the failure would not occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Nov 22, 2023
Was fine yesterday. Went out this morning and went to back up and realized I couldn’t see out the rear window. Looked and the entire window is shattered. Cracks on bottom and sides. Nobody touched the car overnight in my yard. Have to pay $250 to Safelite this Saturday.
Oct 06, 2022
I WAS DRIVING IN THE RAIN ON CITY STREETS WITH THE WIPERS AT ONE OF THE INTERMITTENT SETTING. WITHOUT WARNING, THE WIPERS DISENGAGED IN THE RESTING POSITION - STOPPED WORKING. I TRIED REPEATEDLY TO RESTART THE WIPERS, TURNING THEM OFF/ON, CHANGING THE INTERMITTENT SETTINGS, CHANGING FROM INTERMITTENT TO FULL SPEED, DIFFERENT SPEEDS, ETC. I EVEN TRIED USING THE WIPER FLUID TO SEE IF THAT WOULD ENGAGE THE WIPERS AGAIN - NOTHING WORKED. I TRIED REPEATEDLY OVER A 15 MINUTE PERIOD WITH NO RESULTS. THEN I TURNED OFF THE CAR, RESTARTED IT, AND THE WIPERS BEGAN WORKING PROPERLY AGAIN. (EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS UNDER FULL A WARRANTY, NO DEALERSHIP NOR AMERICAN HONDA WILL AUTHORIZE REPAIR BECAUSE THEY'VE BEEN 'UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE MALFUNCTION'; IN OTHER WORDS, WHEN I TAKE IT IT, THE WIPERS ARE WORKING AGAIN AND THEY CAN'T/WON'T AUTHORIZE MORE DIAGNOSTIC WORK TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CASE # WITH AMERICAN HONDA IS #09402884)
Apr 04, 2019
VEHICLE PARKED ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WITH NO PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR WINDOW, IN MY DRIVEWAY .... FAR OFF THE STREET. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN OR TOUCHED SINCE IT WAS PARKED. FRIDAY MORNING WENT OUT TO MY VEHICLE AND REAR WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. I WAS ON EDMUNDS AND APPARENTLY THIS SEEMS TO BE A HONDA ISSUE !!!!! I HAVE PICTURES OF THE REAR WINDOW. I CALLED HONDA AND WAS TOLD MY WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER IT AND THEY HAVE NO RECALL FOR IT..... TO CALL MY INSURANCE COMPANY! MY INSURANCE DOESN'T COVER IT BECAUSE THE WINDOW IS LESS THAN MY $500 DEDUCTIBLE! NOW I WILL HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY OWN POCKET FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD CLEARLY BE COVERED BY HONDA!!!!
Nov 23, 2018
HONDA DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THAT THE WIPER OF THE 2016 HONDA CRV STOPS 1.5 INCH FROM THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS. WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING, IT SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF BLIND SPOT.
Nov 14, 2017
+ 4 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
8 complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward and stalled. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was choking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to a failure with the transmission. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Sep 13, 2024
The contact's husband owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she turned on the hazard lights. The contact then turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Dec 22, 2023
The car vibrates so much my hands will shake on the steering wheel while idling and at time while driving. Any items in the car will shake. Complained to service department everytime vehicle brought in for service. Was told nothing could be done to fix issue and vibration is normal.
Oct 18, 2021
AS OTHER OWNERS HAVE REPORTED, WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE, IDLI NG (AT STOPS), THE WHOLE BODY/ENGINE/TRANSMISSION ARE VIBRATING REALLY HARD. SYMPTOMS IDENTICAL TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) 15-046, DRIVING MODE 1: THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, BUT IN GEAR.
Jan 31, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY WAS JUMPED AND THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. NO DEFECTS WERE DETECTED. AFTER EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES, THE VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BATTERY INDICATOR AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE THEN SHUT OFF, WHICH CAUSED HER TO LOSE COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY STEER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT COMPLETELY DIED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE SAME INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AGAIN, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED NOT TO START AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ATTACH A COMPONENT TO THE VEHICLE, PROVIDED BY THE MECHANIC, THAT WOULD PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM FAILING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FROM WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000.
Oct 04, 2019
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
8 complaints
This isn't related to an accident. This issue is about the rear brakes on my 2016 Honda CR-V. I currently have only 22,275 miles approx. on this vehicle but I'm told that I need to replace the rear brakes for frozen calipers once again. The rear brakes and calipers first presented a problem in July 2018 when the rear brake pads and calipers were repaired due to being frozen and also a bent caliper pin. This was at 9879 miles. Now 4 years later I'm told that once again the calipers have frozen (22,275 miles) and they and the rear pads have to be fixed again. Is this a problem inherent to this vehicle alone or have you found other CR-V's with this isssue either just 2016's or all CR-V's?
Jul 20, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT STATED THEY FELT A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIBRATION CEASED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
Apr 13, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, WHEN APPROACHING A CROSS ROAD ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING FORM THE RIGHT SIDE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED SHE MERGED TO THE LEFT TO AVOID AN IMPACT AND CRASHED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF HER VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF ANY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CMBS SYSTEM ENGAGED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO IMMEDIATELY STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND NECK INJURY. THE CONTACT DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER FROM THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE COSMETIC DAMAGES HAD BEEN REPAIRED BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. *TR CONSUMER STATEDI WAS UNABLE TO STOP MY CAR FOR ABOUT 1/4 MILE AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE CAR CONTROLLED ITSELF AND I COULD FEEL IT SLOWING DOWN. BUT I COULD HAVE RUN OVER A PEDESTRIAN, DRIVEN INTO A RIVER, OR AN INTERSECTION BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. *JB
Jun 18, 2019
MY BACK BREAKS (PAD AND ROTORS0 NEED REPLACING AT 35,000 MILES. NOISE STARTED AND MADE APPT. FOR TWO DAYS LATER. AUTO MASTER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CARE SAID I WAS LUCKY I GOT 35K OUT OF THEM, THEY HAVE SEEN THEM GO AROUND 22K. I HAVE NEVER HAD BREAKS GO ON A VEHICLE AT 35K. I HAVE READ MANY OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ON THEIR CRVS. REPLACEMENT COST FROM DEALER IS OUTRAGEOUS. AND THE DEALERSHIP COULD HAVE CARED LESS THAT I ONLY GOT 35K OUT OF THE BREAKS. THIS WILL BE LAST VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM THEM AND THE LAST HONDA. MAY EVEN LOOK AT TRADING IT NOW AFTER THE BREAKS ARE DONE BEING FIXED. VERY DISSATISFIED WITH HONDA AND THE DEALERSHIP. I ALWAYS BELIEVED HONDA TO BE GREAT VEHICLES BUT AM LEARNING IT IS NOT SO. VERY UNHAPPY CUSTOMER.
Jun 03, 2019
I BOUGHT HONDA CRV 2016 ON AUGUST 2016, BUT IN OCTOBER 2017, I FIGURED OUT THE THERE IS CORROSION ON RIGHT REAR CALIPER, AND I AFRAID THAT CAN CAUSE MALFUNCTION FOR THE BRAKE. SO I WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THAT IS THE POOR QUALITY OF THE HONDA CRV, THE CORROSION IS NORMAL, AND REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PICTURE. I ONLY USE MY HONDA CRV TO GO TO THE CHURCH, SUPERMARKET THAT NEAR MY HOUSE, THE MILEAGE ONLY 1097 MILES WHEN I REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO THE DEALER, AND I USUALLY PARK MY CAR IN THE PUBLIC CITY STREET, IN QUEENS, NY.
Apr 11, 2019
+ 3 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7 complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated, and the transmission occasionally slipped into neutral while attempting to accelerate uphill. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also became aware of a grinding sound while depressing the accelerator pedal, with a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,500.
Aug 29, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling in park(P), the vehicle shut off. The contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was jump-started and there were several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a defective high-pressure fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the dealer. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Apr 07, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the vehicle stalled and jerked. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under recall. In addition, the contact stated that the failure was persistent. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage 38,000.
Jan 02, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated before losing motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the Oxygen sensor. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Oct 23, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 65 MPH, the fuel system message was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was eventually towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The fuel pump was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Jul 31, 2024
+ 2 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
7 complaints
I was driving on the Interstate when my car suddenly lost power and I was put in an unsafe position of trying to get my car into the emergency lane. The warning lamps flashed on the dash and in particular the engine light., The car dropped speed from 70 to 20 mph and would not accelerate. Upon trying to accelerate the engine made a loud noise and would not accelerate. I had it towed and the car corrected from limp mode but I still don’t know if it will reoccur. I’ve had it looked at by my dealer and was told the car went into limp mode but they said they couldn’t pinpoint why. my car is available to be inspected.
May 29, 2023
THE CABIN IS FILLING WITH ENGINE/FUEL FUMES. I PURCHASED 11/2016 AND BEGAN HAVING DEBILITATING HEADACHES, NAUSEA AND CHEST PAINS OFF AND ON IN 06/2017. I HAVE INCURRED A LOT OF EXPENSE GOING TO NEUROLOGISTS, CARDIOLOGISTS, OPTHAMOLOGISTS TO TRY AND DIAGNOSE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEMS. I WAS FINALLY TOLD IT WAS MIGRAINES. I HAVE NEVER BELIEVED THIS, AND THINK THEY JUST SETTLED ON THAT BECAUSE ALL OF THE MRI'S AND CT SCANS CAME UP CLEAN OR INCONCLUSIVE. AND THEY COULDN'T COME UP WITH ANYTHING ELSE. 2 DAYS AGO ON MY WAY TO WORK I WAS OVERCOME BY A WIERD SMELL AND SUDDENLY FELT VERY ILL. I MADE IT TO WORK AND STARTED LOOKING FOR ANY OTHER REPORTS OF PROBLEMS. ITS BEEN YEARS OF MISERY THAT HAD A SUDDEN ONSET AND DRASTICALLY AFFECTED MY QUALITY OF LIFE. I CAN'T FLY OR GO FOR A LONG CARE RIDE BECAUSE OF THE HEADACHES.
Feb 06, 2021
CAR VIBRATES/SHAKES WHEN SITTING STILL IN IDLE
Jun 17, 2019
I BOUGHT A HONDA CRV 2016 AND HAS 35,0000 MILES ON IT. HOWEVER, THERE IS A SUDDEN SHAKE AS SOON AS YOU PUT THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE. IN OTHER WORDS, THE RPM DROPS ON DRIVE BUT INCREASES IN PARK. THE CAR IS FAIRLY NEW AND IT SHOULD NOT DO THIS. ALSO, MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS BECOMES A CAUSE OF CONCERN EVERYIME I AM AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, EVEN MY SEAT AND MY SIDE MIRRORS TENDS TO SHAKE ALSO, 2015 CRV WERE RECALLED BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE.
Mar 28, 2019
EXCESSIVE OIL (NO OIL LEAK) ENGINE OIL DISAPPEARED 2 QUARTS AFTER ONLY 3000 MILES FROM LAST OIL CHANGE. NO TOWING, RACING, MOUNTAINS, ETC. CONTACTED HONDA, THEY SAY ACCORDING TO HONDA POLICY ONLY HONDA VEHICLES THAT CONSUMPT 1 QTR OIL PER 1000 MILE ARE CONSIDER ABNORMAL. SINCE MY CR-V CONSUMPT ABOUT 1 QTR PER 1500 MILE, HONDA SAY IT IS NORMAL AND WILL NOT HONORING THEIR WARRANTY.
Mar 03, 2019
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
7 complaints
The factory paint (white) is peeling off the back of the car.
Nov 03, 2022
Driving down the highway at around 60 mph and the hood became unlatched. Hood started to vibrate excessively. Hood had to be re-seated when it was safe to do so. - Hood latch/striker malfunctioned. Component is still on vehicle. Vehicle can be inspected if required. - Issue has not been reviewed with dealer or independent service center. However, there is a recall on other Honda vehicles for this issue. - Vehicle has not been inspected. - No warning lamps or messages were present at prior to or at time of failure.
Mar 20, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR CLIP FRACTURED CAUSING THE SUN VISOR TO DETACH FROM THE ROOF, CAUSING A VISIBILITY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT USED DUCT TAPE TO SECURE THE SUN VISOR IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHOCKLEY HONDA (7400 SHOCKLEY DR, FREDERICK, MD 21704, (301) 329-8801) WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE FRACTURE OF THE SUN VISOR CLIP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Nov 03, 2020
THE RIGHT REAR MOLD BECAME LOOSE FOR NO REASON. I HAVE SEEN MANY HONDA CRV'S WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Jun 04, 2020
PURCHASE THE HONDA CRV 2016 IN DECEMBER 2015 NOTICE THAT THE CLEAR COAT STARTED CHIPPING AWAY AT THE HOOD OF THE CAR AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN FOR REPAIR I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS ROCKS THAT CAUSE THIS AND PROCEEDED TO PULL OFF PIECES OF THE CLEAR COAT WITHOUT EVEN ASKING ME AND IT'S IN MULTIPLE SPOTS IT'S NOW 2019 I HAVE 30,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE HONDA REFUSED TO FIX THE CLEAR COAT IT IS NOT FROM ROCKS OR ANY OTHER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR I'VE PURCHASED THREE HONDAS OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS EVER HAPPENED TO ME
Jul 13, 2019
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STEERING
6 complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an alignment, the contact was informed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was moving and bouncing abnormally. The contact stated that the failure was more significant while driving at faster speeds. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,699.
May 21, 2025
Steering system
May 04, 2025
Electronic power steering repeatedly fails, car needs to be turned off then on to reset.
Jun 23, 2022
JUST PICKED UP NEW TO ME USED VEHICLE 8/21/20. 8/22/20 THE EPS LIGHT CAME ON AND EXTREMELY HARD TO DRIVE. TOOK IT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALER'S. I DID RECEIVE A LOANER CAR. PICKED IT UP ON 8/26/20. GOT ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM HOME AND THE EPS CAME ON. THIS MEANS YOU HAVE NO POWER STEERING. VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. CALLED DEALER BACK. THEY ARE BRINGING ME A LOANER AND TAKING MY CRV BACK TO TRY AND GET DIAGNOSIS. VERY UPSET AS I NEED THIS VEHICLE FOR WORK SATURDAY.
Aug 26, 2020
COMPLAINT: SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY 2016 HONDA CRV EX-L. ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) HAS GONE OUT ON ME TWO TIMES ON FREEWAY (ONCE TURNING INTO A CURVE ON FREEWAY, SECOND TIME ON FREEWAY DRIVING STRAIGHT) AND ONCE ON SURFACE STREET (LEAVING AN ESTABLISHMENT AND TRYING TO GET OUT OF A PARKING SPACE). WHEN EPS WENT OUT, STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF AND BARELY MOVABLE MAKING ANY MANEUVER OF THE CAR CHALLENGING AND DANGEROUS. HONDA IS UNDER WARRANTY. HONDA DEALERSHIP HAS HAD CAR IN SHOP 3 TIMES ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR. THEY HAVE SENT ME OUT TWO TIMES SAYING CAR WAS REPAIRED BUT EACH TIME CAR HAD TO BE RETURNED WITH SAME PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR CAR AND HAVE REPLACED 2 PARTS (UNKNOWN) PERTAINING TO EPS WITH NO SUCCESS. NOW THEY ARE ORDERING A 3 PART (UNKNOWN) IN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE EPS. I HAVE EXPRESSED MY FEAR OF THE CAR TO HONDA CORP. OFFICE AS WELL AS DEALERSHIP. I AM AFRAID THEY WILL GIVE ME MY SUV BACK SAYING IT IS FIXED AND AGAIN I WILL FIND MYSELF IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN THE EPS GOES OUT FOR THE 4TH TIME. INFORMATION SELECTED FOR SPEED LIMIT AT TIME OF INCIDENT ONLY REFLECTS SURFACE STREET DRIVE. WHEN ON FREEWAY, SPEED WAS BETWEEN 40-65 MILES.
Aug 08, 2018
+ 1 more complaint for this component
WHEELS
6 complaints
THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON EVEN THOUGH THE TIRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED. MY DAUGHTER ALSO HAS A 2016 HONDA CRV WHICH SHE PURCHASED NEW AND JUST REPLACED THE TIRES FOR THE FIRST TIME AND HER PRESSURE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AS WELL. I SPOKE TO THE HONDA DEALER AND THEY SAID THE TPMS SYSTEM IS SENSITIVE. NEVER HEARD OF THIS AND WONDERING IF YOU ARE GETTING ALOT OF COMPLAIN TS REGARDING THE TPMS SYSTEM ON HONDA VEHICLES?
Jan 04, 2021
THE TPMS TURNS ON ABOUT VERY THREE MONTHS. I NOTED THIS TO BE HAPPENING WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. I USUALLY HAVE TO STOP IN ORDER TO FIND OUT IF I HAVE A FLAT TIRE. IN ALL CASES IT WAS A FALSE ALARM THAT STAYS LIKE THAT UNTIL I TAKE IT TO BE LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER. THEY DO GET IT FIXED BUT IT KEEPS HAPPENING OVER AND OVER, AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOT MUCH THEY CAN DO TO HAVE IT PERMANENTLY FIXED.
Dec 22, 2018
THIS VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL TIRES ON IT. THE FIRST SIDE WALL BLOW OUT OCCURRED AT ABOUT 16000 MILES. THIS TIRE WAS REPLACE BY ME AT MY COST. THE SECOND TIRE WAS A SIDEWALL BLOW OUT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE AT 40MPH. AFTER NOTING MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES I REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES AT MY COST. THE TIRE INFLATION WAS CHECKED BOTH TIMES BEFORE THE BLOW OUTS AND THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS GOOD. THESE TIRES ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ELECTRONIC TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS. CHECKING THE PRESSURE MANUALLY, THE TIRES HAD PROPER PRESSURE IN THEM. DEAR WOULD NOT REPLACE THE TIRES EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE FRENCH TIRES. BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE ON HONDA'S PART.
Mar 29, 2018
CONTINENTAL PASSENGER CAR TIRE - CROSS CONTACT LX 215/70 R16. AFTER DRIVING AT MODEST SPEEDS AND WITH NO KNOWN IMPACT THAT WOULD AFFECT THE TIRE, IMMEDIATELY AFTER PARKING VEHICLE ON GRASS AT A SLIGHT ANGLE -- DOWNHILL AND TOWARD THE PASSENGER SIDE -- THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WENT TOTALLY FLAT IN APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS, WITH AIR RUSHING THROUGH TWO PLACES IN THE SIDEWALL THAT APPEARED TO HAVE NO APPARENT TRAUMA TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE.
Nov 25, 2017
A SNOWSTORM ON DECEMBER 5, 2016 LEFT ME UNABLE TO NAVIGATE THE ROAD SAFELY BECAUSE THE ALL SEASON TIRES BOUGHT WITH THE CAR BECAME STIFF WITH COLD AND HAZARDOUS IN SNOW. BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/P SPORT AS P265/65R17 ARE CLEARLY NOT ALL SEASON TIRES AND DO NOT BELONG ON CR-VS SOLD IN COLD CLIMATE STATES. I ATTACH MY RECEIPT FOR OTHER TIRES I PURCHASED TO REPLACE THESE AND MY LETTER TO HONDA.
Dec 19, 2016
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SUSPENSION
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICING AND AN ALIGNMENT AT 10,000 MILES, NORTHSIDE HONDA (9100 SAN PEDRO AVE, SAN ANTONIO, 78216, TX (210) 729-5619) INFORMED HIM THAT THE REAR WHEELS WERE BENT INWARD. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO GET THE REAR WHEELS TO ALIGN PROPERLY. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JUST BARELY MET THE MANUFACTURER SPECS. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT WAS DAMAGED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A CHARGE TO REPLACE THE PART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER ADMITTED TO A FACTORY DEFECT IN THE SERVICE VISIT SINCE THE INITIAL ALIGNMENT CHECK IN 2017. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE REPAIR WAS PENDING AT AN UNKNOWN DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Sep 14, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN/ LIGHT THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ROUGHLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRAMAN HONDA OF PALM BEACH 5200 LAKE WORTH RD, GREENACRES, FL 33463 (561) 790-8570 WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Jan 28, 2020
REAR WHEEL MISALIGNMENT CAUSING NOISE IN REAR OF VEHICLE AND REAR TIRES TO WEAR OUT. BECAME OBVIOUS AT ABOUT 45,000 MILES.
Jun 11, 2018
MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2016 HONDA CRV SE ON FEB 16, 2017 THAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON 07/16. THREE DAYS LATER I FOUND BOTH FRONT STEERING KNUCKLES COVERED WITH RUST. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN ANCHORAGE ALASKA CONTINENTAL HONDA WOULD NOT FIX THE ISSUE AND TOLD MY WIFE IT WAS A COATING. SOONER OR LATER THE BOLTS ON THESE KNUCKLES WILL CORRODE AMD CAN BRAKE.
Feb 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATED HEAVILY WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,900.
Oct 26, 2016
SEATS
5 complaints
AFTER TURNING ON THE HEATED DRIVER'S SEAT SWITCH, I BEGAN TO SMELL BURNT PLASTIC. DIDN'T EXPECT THAT TURNING ON THE HEATED SEAT MIGHT START A FIRE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING.
Feb 14, 2020
THE 12 POSITION ELECTRIC DRIVERS SEAT ADJUST BY IT SELF. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE DRIVER 1 OR 2 MEMORY SEATS. AFTER THE DRIVER SEAT IS ADJUSTED THE CAR IS DRIVEN AND PARKED. UPON RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE THE BACK OF THE DRIVERS SEAT WILL BE IN A DIFFERENT POSITION THAN IT WAS WHEN I EXITED THE VEHICLE. THIS IS INTERMITTENT ISSUE AND HAPPENS MAYBE EVERY 3 OR 4TH TIME IN THE PAST YEAR. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE AND STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BACK OF THE DRIVERS SEAT WILL ADJUST FORWARD PUSHING THE DRIVER FORWARD TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A CONCERN ESPECIALLY IF IT WERE TO HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.
Jul 01, 2019
WHILE IDLE AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, FRONT TWO SEATS SHAKE QUITE A BIT TO MAKE US NERVOUS. BUT WHEN TURN HEADLIGHT ON, THAT SHAKE REDUCED BY 80%. BUT ONE HEADLIGHT TURNED OFF/DAYTIME, ITS SHAKES AGAIN AFTER ONCE BREAK APPLIED
Feb 19, 2018
AFTER SPENDING 20 MINUTES DRIVING I GET NUMBING PAIN IN BOTH LEGS. I DON'T HAVE ISSUES SITTING ON ANYTHING ELSE OR OTHER CARS. I HAVE VISITED A CHIROPRACTOR NUMEROUS TIMES AND HE DOESN'T SEE ANYTHING MISALIGNED IN MY BACK. I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS PILLOWS TO HELP ALIVIATE THE PAIN WITH NO SUCCESS. MY WIFE USUALLY HAS TO DRIVE FOR ME.
Dec 07, 2017
UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE 30 - 40 MILES I GET LEG CRAMPS AND MY TOES GET NUMB. I ENCOUNTERED THIS WHEN I DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME FROM THE DEALER. I DID NOT ENCOUNTER THE PROBLEM ON THE TEST DRIVE AS IT WAS RELATIVELY SHORT. I TRIED SEVERAL SEAT POSITIONS TO RE-LEAVE THE PAIN TO NO AVAIL(NOTE THIS IS A LEATHER POWER SEAT WITH SEVERAL ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS). I RESEARCHED THE WEB FOR THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND IT TO BE PERVASIVE. I HATE THE VEHICLE AND WANT TO RETURN IT. IT IS CAUSING SEVER LEG AND BACK PROBLEMS. HONDA SHOULD BE FIXING THIS PROBLEM. NOTE I TALKED WITH MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PREVIOUSLY WORKED FOR HONDA AND HE AGREED THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT / DESIGN PROBLEM THAT IS NOT ON OTHER SIMILAR SUV VEHICLES (I.E. THE SEAT CANNOT BE ADJUSTED SLOPING DOWNWARD TO RELIEVE BLOOD CIRCULATION PROBLEMS IN THE LEGS ABOVE THE KNEES).
Feb 22, 2016
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
Vehicle: 2016 Honda CR-V Mileage: ~133,120 miles Component: Driver-side seat belt retractor The driver-side seat belt retractor failed during normal use and became mechanically locked and unusable. There was no crash, no collision, no misuse, no airbag deployment, and no SRS warning light at the time of failure. This failure rendered the primary occupant restraint inoperable. I requested coverage under Honda’s Seat Belt Limited Warranty, which states that seat belts that fail to function properly during normal use are covered. Honda denied warranty coverage for the driver-side seat belt retractor based on internal component classification, not because the seat belt functioned properly. The warranty denial was final. I was informed that the failure would not be covered under the seat belt warranty and that any assistance would only be discretionary goodwill, not warranty coverage. I am submitting this complaint because a primary safety restraint failed without a triggering event, and warranty coverage was denied despite normal-use failure. I believe the consumer-facing warranty language does not clearly disclose that a seat belt can fail mechanically yet still be excluded from coverage based on internal classification
Dec 17, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while fastening the driver’s side seat belt, the seat belt failed to fully retract or secure the contact in the driver’s seat. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the contact was advised to rub the seat belt mechanism with rubbing alcohol. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that he would receive a callback. The failure mileage was approximately 46,564.
Jul 20, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOOSENED AND THE PASSENGER WENT FORWARD IN THE SEAT. VANS HONDA (2821 S ONEIDA ST, GREEN BAY, WI 54304) WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Mar 28, 2019
TWO SEAT BELTS IN BACK SEAT HAVE FRAYED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. THE SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER HAS COMPLETELY FRAYED. THE MIDDLE SEAT WAS ORIGINALLY FRAYED ABOUT HALF INCH AND THEN, AFTER BRINGING IT TO HONDAS ATTENTION, IT HAS FRAYED AT ANOTHER SPOT ALMOST COMPLETELY. HONDA DOES NOT WANT TO CALL IT A DEFECT AND WANTS TO CALL IT WEAR AND TEAR. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY USED FOR WORK COMMUTE AND ONLY HAS 16K MILES. THERE HAVENT BEEN ANY PASSENGERS IN THE REAR FOR 95% OF THOSE MILES. HOMDA REFUSES TO INSPECT THE CAR FURTHER AND HAS ONLY RELIED IN PHITOS THAT WERE TAKEN AT THE DEALERSHIP TO MAKE THEIR DECISION IN SAYING ITS NOT A DEFECT AND THEREFORE WILL NOT REPAIR IT UNDER WARRANTY.
Nov 17, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
2016 Honda CR-V’s smart locking system failed. The smart locking system caused the car battery to drain if it wasn’t driven within 24 hours. After numerous car battery replacements, a Honda auto repair replaced the door handle and repaired the smart locking system. If $639 was not paid for the needed repair, the car battery would drain and therefore the car would not function. After reaching out to Honda for a reimbursement, they declined. This is frustrating because I have researched online and several others have experienced this issue with their Honda CR-V. The issue simply happened one day and was not caused by a vehicle accident.
Dec 09, 2025
I have a 2016 Honda CRV EXL. I have been trying to find out information on why my locks are not working. Most of the time the back door locks and the hatch/rear tailgate do not unlock. The tailgate will unlock only when I touch the door but not with the key fob. Every time I have taken the car to be looked at it doesn't have the issue that they can find so I feel CRAZY! Then I drive home and again the locks will not lock or unlock so I have to reach in and unlock or lock them manually. I saw that there was an issue with 2007-2011 CRV's and a class action law suite. I just want my stupid car fixed.
May 27, 2023
VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A RESTAURANT, PLACED IN PARK AND TURNED OFF. IT WAS TURNED ONTO ACCESSORY MODE WITH THE ONLY RADIO PLAYING. WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF THE VEHICLE BEING IN ACCESSORY MODE, THE TOUCH SCREEN TURNED BLACK AND THE RADIO WENT SILENT. THE DOME LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO TURN ACCESSORY MODE BACK ON, BUT THE TOUCH SCREEN AND RADIO WOULD NOT TURN ON. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO START THE VEHICLES ENGINE, BUT WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CAR WAS THEN JUMP STARTED SUCCESSFULLY. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR TESTING. THE BATTERY WAS TESTED (4 YEAR OLD ORIGINAL BATTER) AND STILL HAD SUBSTANTIAL LIFE REMAINING. NO OTHER TESTING WAS COMPLETED.
Mar 02, 2021
DASHBOARD LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS UP FOR NO REASON, SERVICE DEPT..WRITER AT BARBER HONDA IN BAKERSFIELD, CA TOLD ME THAT'S IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHER HONDA MODELS AND HAVE TOLD THE HONDA HEADQUARTERS BUT THEY IGNORE IT AND DON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I HIRED A LEMON LAW ATTORNEY ABOUT THIS ISSUE NOW.
Feb 17, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
4 complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after several attempts. There was no warning light illuminated. Once the vehicle was started, the vehicle jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal while driving at various speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. One day, several warning lights appeared on the instrument panel soon after starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed; however, no defect was found with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Jun 25, 2024
THE AC SYSTEM HAS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. GOING INTO THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS THE AC SYSTEM OCCASIONALLY BLOWS COLD AIR BUT QUICKLY SWITCHES TO HOT AIR WHEN DRIVING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS (OVER 10 MINUTES). THIS IS NOT ONLY A HUGE INCONVENIENCE IN 80+ DEGREE WEATHER, BUT ALSO A SAFETY CONCERN WITH EXCESSIVE HEAT CIRCULATING IN THE CAR IN THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS. I HAVE TRIED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM BY CHECKING FREON COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER BUT NOTHING GIVES. THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR ISSUE ON 2016 MANUFACTURING FOR CIVICS AND CRV'S.
Jul 05, 2020
VEHICLE WAS SITTING IDLE AT A STOP LIGHT, AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 25-50MPH. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLASHED, THEN WENT DARK, THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING WITH NO OTHER ISSUES IMMEDIATELY NOTED. DRIVER PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT ABOUT 300' AWAY, PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, AND UPON EXITING SAW FIRE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS FULLY INVOLVED BY THE TIME THEY ARRIVED ON SCENE 7 MINUTES LATER.
Dec 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO COMMUNITY HONDA (8340 W 159TH ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462, (708) 364-2600). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP, GASKET, AND ALTERNATOR BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Nov 13, 2018
TIRES
4 complaints
I purchased Cooper Evolution Tour tires (DOT U92Y VN 1820, Size 225/65R17) on August 10, 2020. Since then, I've only put 16,000 miles on them. I've been consistently losing air and recently brought them into my dealer for inspection, and they located a bulge in the sidewall in all four of my tires. (I have pictures of each of the buldges as marked by the dealer.) They told me it was a manufacturer's defect and to contact Cooper Tires. Cooper Tires has a recall out for the same type of tire, only an earlier model, with the same exact defect: Recall No. 19T-024 on Cooper Evolution Tour DOT U9 40 1LT 3019. (Dated Dec. 2019.) When I contacted Cooper customer service, they said no recall for my model exists, and I'd have to get replacements under the warrantee, costing me an additional $350. If these tires have the same defect as the earlier model, they should be recalled immediately. I've been driving around on four bulging sidewalls and risking a crash as indicated by Recall No. 19T-024, all of which they recognized enough to recall their earlier model. Attached is the print out from the dealer with the estimate to replace the tires with my road hazard warrantee through them, and pictures of where they marked the sidewall bulges on each tire. (Rear passenger, front passenger, driver passenger, driver rear.)
Feb 16, 2022
SIDEWALL FAILED ON TWO SEPARATE COOPER DISCOVERER SRX TIRES WITHIN A MONTH. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS TIRE FOR THIS ISSUE BUT IN A DIFFERENT SIZE. SUSPECT PROBLEM MAY BE MORE WIDESPREAD. TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON A CERTIFIED PRE OWNED HONDA CRV PURCHASED FROM BERLIN CITY HONDA IN SOUTH PORTLAND MAINE.
Aug 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CROSSCONTACT LX TIRES, SIZE: 225/65/R17 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (AMERICAS TIRES IN SIMI VALLEY, CA) WHERE THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. AFTER INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT INFLATION PRESSURE. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,200.
Jun 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/P (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 225/65R17 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD DEFLATED. THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500.
Sep 08, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
While driving on my lunch hour on January 14,2025 on busy street my car slowed down almost to a complete stop and I lost power and acceleration. My engine light came on and I had to pull off the road at a very slow speed. It was almost like I lost power in my gas pedal. It was pretty scary because it was over the lunch hour and it was busy. This could have been bad had I not been on the right lane to be able to pull off to a side street. I was concerned about being rear ended due to my car slowing down so fast and I had very little acceleration when pushing on the gas pedal.
Jan 15, 2025
Smelled gasoline while driving but not sure of source. 10 min into drive fumes were very strong and then all light came on and engine shut down. A fire safety vehicle noticed fuel pouring out from under the vehicle. Because of the fuel spill the police came and called a tow truck. The car was towed to Firestone where they determined that the fuel line on top of gas tank was spilling fuel. I noticed the 2017 CRV Honda have a recall on this fuel supply and my car was a late 2016 model. They will not honor my vin number.
Aug 02, 2024
On cold start and when you start driving the car will shut off while driving/ when coming to stop
Nov 24, 2023
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
8/24/2023 Che External Help Search... Shrink Deploy Date is: September 04, 2023 Deploy Version is: release/3.0.00-1 To Do Item: 19565 Review VOQs at Level 2 VOQs (90) Disposition Code Id: Equal to Level 2 Review, Owner Assigned: Equal to LEMEOLA KAMANYA All Export Full VOQ Detail (Records from 1 to 90 ) 1 of 1 VOQ Detail 11541251 Advance to Next when Save Incident Consumer Product (1) *Description: ck engine light came on early a.m. went to work, vehicle would barely go stalling on got up to 20 mph, got off work at 5 p.m. no check engine light on! Creeped and crawled w check engine light on to I26 W to exit onto 52 connector only made it to the 55 mph sign couldn’t make it to Stokes Honda North had to be towed! Diagnosed next day cylinder 3 misfire along with several other maintenance issues that needed to be done! 8/25/2023 told vehicle was repaired picked up around 3:30-3:44 after paying them almost $1300.00 drove 8 miles headed home check engine light comes on again and creeping and crawling in 45 mph traffic made it back to Stokes Honda North, mechanic said it was fine I told them No Is was not, so he decided to drive it home! Later on Friday I got a call stating they did another diagnostic test and said cylinder 3 misfiring still and now it’s the fuel injector so Honda Company what is going on with the Honda engines? I know feel unsafe with this vehicle! I see there are numerous complaints about this issue! Also the mechanic had to press the accelerator hard to get it to go, I was doing that already too, press the brake check engine light would go off and come back on when you press the accelerator to go! Very DANGEROUS, I AM ASKING FOR A SAFETY RECALL
Aug 28, 2023
Car will shut off when still cold or at a complete stop and then when you press the gas to accelerate either the car will shut off and stall or will not go anywhere. Usually when that happens I put car in neutral and drive to go or put it on neutral rev it a few times then I can either drive or reverse. Already had this car serviced last year at the dealership was told faulty fuel injectors. Car drove good for about a year and now back to either stalls or doesn’t move. Really frustrating and a potential hazard especially when trying to make a left turn or right turn and stalls or doesn’t move.
Oct 12, 2022
2016 HONDA CR-V DRIVING HIGHWAY WITH ONLY 38,000 MILES AND CUT OFF. GOT TOW HOME SCAN OBD2 COMPUTER SAY FUEL PRESSURE I SAW THERE WAS A DENSO FUEL PUMP RECALL FOR HONDA TRYING SEE IF CRV ARE EFFECT PLEASE CALL CONTACT ME BACK I PICTURES OF MILEAGE TOW TRUCK PICTURES
Aug 03, 2020
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE RPM REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED TO THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TONY HONDA HILO (124 WIWOOLE ST, HILO, HI 96720, (808) 961-5505), HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,500.
May 22, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. WHILE TURNING ONTO A BUSY STREET, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WITH THE SPEED OF THE TRAFFIC. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FREQUENTLY. HENDRICK HONDA (8901 SOUTH BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273, (704) 552-2090) STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILURE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ALSO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Aug 02, 2019
HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. HAPPENS ANYTIME- STEP ON THE GAS AND IT TAKES A FEW SECONDS BEFORE THE ACCELERATION STARTS.
Sep 05, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT STAND STILL AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS FROM PARK, IT STALLED TWICE WITH AN HOUR. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER MOON TOWNSHIP HONDA LOCATED AT 5802 UNIVERSITY BLVD, MOON, PA 15108, (412) 269-4100, WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Jan 15, 2020
2016 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HESITATES, FAIL TO ACCELERATE AND CUT OFF. DEALERSHIP STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE/ *SMD
Aug 23, 2016
NTSB: 2016 HONDA CRV: CONSUMER STATED THE CAR WILL STOP WHILE IN DRIVE, AND IT WILL ALSO KEEP MOVING WITH THE ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT SOMEONE DRIVING. *SS THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STANDSTILL ON A SLOP., WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE, HE WAS ABLE TO PRESS THE BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER STATED IN DOING SO, THE VEHICLE COULD POSSIBLY ROLL AWAY. *JB
Apr 26, 2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
IN LATE NOVEMBER/EARLY DECEMBER, I BEGAN TO SMELL GASOLINE FUMES IN THE CABIN OF MY 2016 HONDA CRV. THE PROBLEM HAS REPLICATED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES AND THEN LEFT IDLING. ON JANUARY 7TH WHEN MY CAR WAS DROPPED OFF AT LIA, I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL WITHIN AN HOUR STATING THAT THEY REPLICATED THE SMELL. LIA HONDA HAD MY CAR FOR 35 DAYS. ON FEBRUARY 10TH, THEY CONTACTED ME AND TOLD ME THEY HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE AND I NEEDED TO PICK UP MY VEHICLE. ON FEBRUARY 21, I MET WITH THE DISTRICT MANGER WHO STATED THAT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2016 HONDA CRVS BUT THERE IS NOT CURRENTLY A FIX.AFTER SPEAKING WITH HIS FIELD ENGINEER, THE DM SAID THEY CURRENTLY HAVE 46 CASES OF GASOLINE FUMES ENTERING THE PASSAGER CABIN. HONDA CORPORATE ALSO ADMITTED THAT THEY CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THE FUMES BEING RELEASED INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN. LIA HONDA REPLACED THE CHARCOAL CANISTER IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE RELEASE OF FUMES INTO THE VEHICLE. ON MARCH 18, THE FUMES RETURNED AFTER AN ATTEMPTED REPAIR. ON MARCH 20, LIA REFUSED TO SERVICE MY VEHICLE.
Mar 20, 2017
AT RANDOM TIMES THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL/ EXHAUST SMELL IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WHEN VEHICLE IS RUNNING. SMELL IS NOTICED ON SOME START UP COMING FROM VENTS. OTHER TIMES WHILE IN MOTION OR STATIONARY, A STRONG FUEL SMELL/EXHAUST SMELL IN INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. ODOR FIRST NOTICE AROUND AUGUST 2016 AND STILL CONTINUES. MILEAGE ON VEH WHEN FIRST NOTICED AROUND 15000
Feb 24, 2017
STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR WHEN I FIRST START DRIVING. BEEN NOTICING IT DAILY OVER PAST SEVERAL WEEKS.
Feb 16, 2017
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
Title: Engine Defect – Excessive Oil Consumption and VTC Actuator Failure My 2016 Honda CR-V (purchased from Mohawk Honda, serviced at Rensselaer Honda) developed a serious engine defect after only about 25,000 miles. The vehicle began consuming excessive oil, and later the VTC actuator failed, causing severe loss of power during acceleration and uphill driving, creating unsafe conditions. Dealership confirmed: •Excessive oil consumption from stuck piston rings. •White smoke due to oil burning. •VTC actuator and timing damage. •EPR cleaning service failed to fix the issue. Despite evidence of a manufacturing defect, Honda denied goodwill assistance. The dealership also gave unsafe instructions (drive 1,000 miles with low oil), which worsened the damage. This defect causes loss of power while driving, which is a serious safety hazard. I request NHTSA investigate Honda’s handling of piston ring and VTC defects. Honda Case #: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Aug 19, 2025
2016 HONDA CRV VIBRATION AT 50 AND 70 MPH SPEEDS AND SHAKES EVEN ON A SMOOTH ROADWAY.
Apr 14, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
The drivers and passenger smart door handles have failed this year. It caused parasitic battery drain over 3 days and the doors would unlock automatically just by walking within 5 feet of the car. I have disconnected them for now because 800 in parts only is rediculous. Very dissapointed the reliability of the 2016 CRV.
Apr 15, 2025
When the weather gets under 50F, the trunk will not unlock and will not open. It seems as if the actuator freezes. When the temperature is above 50F you can hear it click and unlock. This was an issue with 2011-2015 CRV and it is still an issue with 2016.
Nov 05, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
The engine sporadically will “skip” and then keep going. The RPMs will spoke a little when it does
Jan 01, 2025
WHEN CRV IS STATIONARY AND IDLES, THE CABIN FILLS WITH GASOLINE SMELL AND IS NAUSEATING AND GIVES MY WIFE HEADACHES. IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE WE BOUGHT NEW IN DECEMBER 2016 AND THE HONDA DEALER SAID THEY WOULD LOOK INTO IT AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE YOUNG KIDS AND ARE CONCERNED FOR THERE HEALTH AND SAFETY. FROM READING ON-LINE THIS ISSUE SEAMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CRV. CAN YOU GUYS AND GALS HELP? THANKS
Jan 23, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
These cars have had this problem for years according to an independent Honda garage. Wife complained the car wouldn't accelerate when the accelerator pedal was mashed. I thought it was a mistake she had caused. A week or so later, I experienced the same issue. I mashed the gas, entered a 4 lane 45 mph street & the car wouldn't accelerate. With cars bearing down, I don't know what I did, but managed to finally get the car to move. I've taught defensive driver training, road raced in SCCA & have well over a million miles behind the wheel, NEVER have I had this occur before. I'd heard of unintended acceleration, but I had just experienced non-intended acceleration. I talked to 4 different Honda service writers at different dealers, none admitted being aware of this problem. After multiple occurrences of the same issue, I went into an independent Honda garage, started explaining what had happened. The owner's wife came out from behind her desk, picked up 1 of 5 boxes on the counter & said, "This is your problem & why we keep this many cause it's a common & frequent problem," The box contained an Accelerator Position Sensor. She explained it is a common problem with Honda vehicles equipped with these position sensors. I've reported this problem before & wrote a letter to Honda America. I haven't heard of a resolution to replace these defective electronic sensors. If someone with my experience is almost hit by oncoming vehicles due to these defective accelerator position sensors, I wonder how many people have been injured or killed because their Honda would not accelerate when needed. It is something NHTSA needs to investigate. Enlist independent garages to determine how much of a problem these sensors pose, dealerships are not viable responders As a result of this continuing problem, we wanted to get rid of the vehicle, had an opportunity to sell the vehicle & did.
Nov 27, 2022
I have submitted this complaint before. We sold the car rather than deal with a potential t-bone accident. When starting from a stop, as you would accelerate into a traffic lane the car without warning would suddenly act as if the key was turned off, ceasing to accelerate. Exiting our neighborhood onto a thoroughfare with typical 35-50 mph traffic, my wife & I both had frequent instances of this failure to accelerate or dead throttle response. With 50+ years of driving, 5 years of SCCA road racing, 5 years of teaching defensive driving, I'm still not sure what I've done to get the car to accelerate & avoid getting t-boned. Several Honda dealerships have acted as if this is an unknown situation/condition. Actually talked to 5 different Honda service writers who all denied that the problem existed. Went to an independent Honda garage who had 5 boxes of the offending part-Throttle Position Sensor-on their office counter. I was told it is a common problem, as evidenced by the number of TPS boxes they had. This is an extreme hazard & danger to anyone driving a Honda that uses this particular piece of hardware. I would urge a recall to force Honda to re-design this sensor to eliminate the potential non-acceleration issue.
Jan 29, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
I bought this car from Honda and I had to bring it back three times within the first 30 days for them to fix a window that was making a noise I also asked him if he could please take a look and drive my car because whenever I break or I’m trying to speed up my car seems to stall and the engine can’t catch up and then all of a sudden it bucks forward of course they said they cannot find the issue they will call the manager and no one has ever called me back to fix this issue I looked up recalls I don’t know if there is one on this vehicle or not but I need some help
Jan 16, 2022
MY FEET GET TANGLED BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND GAS. I HAD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR IDLE IS SET AT 5MPH ONCE YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE CAR ASSUMES YOU ARE GOING FORWARD AND DOES SEEK TO GO 5 MPH NO MATTER YOUR INTENTIONS. THE BRAKE AND THE GAS ARE ONLY 2.5 INCHES APART. WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE MY FOOT WAS PINNED UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CAUSING THE CAR TO GO 5 MILES PER HOUR. I HAVE AVOIDED ANY NUMBER OF UNTENDED CRASHES DUE TO THIS PROBLEM.
Mar 21, 2017
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
IN COLD WEATHER TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN. THE ONLY ACCESS TO THE SPARE TIRE AND TRUNK IS CLIMBING OVER THE BACK SEAT. THIS PROBLEM IS REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS OF THE 2016 CRV ON THE INTERNET. I LIVED IN SOUTH FLORIDA AND RECENTLY MOVED TO A COLD WEATHER CLIMATE FOR WORK. IT IS COLD IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA AND I CANNOT OPEN MY TRUNK. WAS ABLE TO SEE THAT MANY DRIVERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM WHEN I DID A INTERNET SEARCH. I FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN 16-063 ON THE INTERNET. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE ONE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH THE BACKSEAT TO GET INTO THEIR TRUNK. IN CASE I HAVE A FLAT TIRE I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LIFT THE TIRE OUT OF THE TRUNK OVER THE BACKSEAT.
Jan 14, 2022
I WAS A VICTIM OF A HEAD ON COLLISION ON 3/19/2020. I SUFFERED A BROKEN LEG AND NUMEROUS BRUISES AND CONTUSIONS AS A RESULT OF THE COLLISION. AFTER I WAS TRANSPORTED VIA AMBULANCE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR TREATMENT AND SURGERY, MY CAR WAS TOWED AND THEN ASSESSED BY INSURANCE INSPECTORS AS "TOTALED." I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET GOING 35 MILES AN HOUR WHEN A SAW A VEHICLE COMING TOWARDS ME VEERING WILDLY FROM ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO THE OTHER. THE WEATHER WAS SUNNY AND DRY AT THE TIME. I REMEMBER WONDERING AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WHY MY FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. IT SURELY SHOULD OF, I WOULD THINK, AND MAYBE WOULD HAVE PREVENTED MY BROKEN LEG. *TR
Apr 14, 2020
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
STARTED THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT. THE ENGINE WAS IDLING A BIT ROUGH. PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE ROARED AND ACCELERATED. TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKE. IT DID NOT WORK. FORTUNATELY DID NOT HIT ANY OTHER CARS IN THE PARKING LOT. THE CAR JUMPED OVER THE CURB AT THE EDGE OF THE PARKING LOT, WENT INTO A DITCH AND HIT A TREE. CAME TO A STOP. THE AIRBAG WAS ACTIVATED. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AT HIGH RPM. FORTUNATELY THIS MALFUNCTION HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT AND NOT ON A BUSY CITY ROAD !!!!! THIS BIZARRE INCIDENT POINTS TO POTENTIAL MALFUNCTION OF THE COMPUTER CONTROLS. FORENSIC INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED TO RULE OUT THIS POSSIBILITY.
May 10, 2021
PULLED THE CAR OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND SHIFTED THE GEAR TO DRIVE. EVEN BEFORE I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE ROARED AND THE CAR SPED OUT OF CONTROL. THE BRAKE FAILED. FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO AVOID OTHER PARKED CARS AND THE CAR CAME TO A STOP IN A DITCH AT THE EDGE OF THE PARKING LOT. THE CAR MAY HAVE TRAVELED ABOUT 100 YDS BEFORE COMING TO STOP. THE AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED AND THE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR MAY BE EXTENSIVE. REPORTING THIS FAILURE TO THE NHTSA IN CASE THERE ARE OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS HAPPENING WITH THE 2016 HONDA CR-V MODEL.
May 02, 2021
VISIBILITY
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLING THE VEHICLE INTO THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND PRIOR TO THE REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERING WITHOUT IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RECENTLY THE SAME REAR WINDSHIELD HAD SHATTERED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEING PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE TWO EVENTS WERE RELATED IN THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT HAD THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED BY A GLASS COMPANY. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.*DT
Dec 17, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE INSIDE COVER WAS COMPLETELY CLOSED, SO THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSIDE COVER WOULD NOT OPEN AND REMAINED STUCK AFTER THE FAILURE. THE GLASS CONTINUED TO CRACK AFTER THE EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT CALLED TIGER HONDA (13325 AIRLINE HWY, GONZALES, LA 70737, (225) 963-9800) AND WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD GET A CALL BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,954.
Jun 19, 2019
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
CAR HORN DO NOT WORK, CONTROLS ON CAR STEER WHEEL DOES NOT WORK.
Apr 03, 2018
TAKATA RECALL DOES MY HONDA HAVE A TAKATA AIR BAG.
Jan 12, 2017
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
Rear window shattered while sitting parked in a closed garage.
May 06, 2025
STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE
1 complaint
While driving my steering wheel keeps locking up to where i can not turn my wheel. I have had 3 close calls where i could have been in a serious accident..i have taken it to the Honda dealership 4 times (1st time was 25 days after buying it.waa told it was fixed. It happened 6 months later. Told it was fixed again, happened 6 months after that. Was told it was something different i took it to another mechanic in town for a second opinion and they told me the steering gearbox needed to be replaced entirely) they also told me the dealership who said it was fixed did not fix it they zip tied and shrink wrapped it to hold the wires together….
Apr 23, 2025
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
My steering jerks hard left and corrects it self it also excels been braking, cranking the wheel turns freely and the car is very unsafe to drive i can lose control of the vehicle. All emergency lights are on steering wheel light exclamation point tps light among other things.i was told the EPS systems isn't working the steering control module, steering rack and all sensors replaced honda dealership also let me know this has been a common problem with crv years 16,17,18 I have no recalls on my car presently. I also want to add my father has the same 2016 honda crv and his is failing as well. This repair is mandatory and is very expensive over 6 thousand dollars and honda is denying to call a recall for this issue. This is a major safety issue and should be brought to attention. I am very sure that are many. Many customers out there that have experienced the same thing, and that should be reimbursed for them. Selves having to pay thousands of dollars to repair their car. Unfortunately, my car is worth $9000. As it stands. That is over half the cost of the car.
Oct 24, 2024
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
While I was driving about 70 mph on highway, the car suddenly stopped responding to the gas paddle and I heard a noise from near the fuel tank. I was able to pull up to the side of the road and the check engine light was showing. I towed it to an Auto Repair shop in Modesto, CA and they found that the fuel pump has failed. So they replaced with an OEM part and upon examining, they found that the old fuel pump was in fact not working properly. I see that Honda has a recall for 2013-2016 CR-V relating to fuel pumps (2013-16 CR-V Fuel Pump Module Set/Assy Exp2 Stop Sale). But when I put VIN to their website, it shows that my car is not part of the recall. So I am requesting a further investigation on this recall.
Oct 16, 2024
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
Driver side and left back side airbags deployed while driving on the highway in the fast lane. No impact to the car occurred to lead this to happen. No damaged to the car occurred. No other vehicles were involved. Turned I hard turned the wheel and all left side window and driver seat airbags deployed. No warning or messages problem was seen prior to accident. Sustained a TBI as a result.
Jan 30, 2024
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I parked the car and left it running. I exited the car and left the front door standing open. I unbuckled my children and helped my four year old out of the car. I went back to the driver's door, leaned in with my right knee on the seat, and took out the keys. My left leg was still on the ground outside the vehicle. After a few moments the car started rolling. I was dragged backwards down the driveway and into the street. I was able to brace myself between the door handle and the steering wheel, keeping the door from pushing shut and shoving my leg under the car. This also allowed me to maneuver my right leg off the driver's seat and slam on the brake. I managed to keep my leg from getting caught under the wheel, but it was an extremely near thing. As far as I know at the moment I only have bruising and scrapes/road burn. If I had leaned in with my left leg, been wearing sandals, or lacked upper body strength I would've been unable to stop myself from getting dragged under the car and run over. If my 6 year old had been a bit faster stepping out of the car he would've been knocked over by his door and potentially dragged under as well. We both could have been seriously injured or died if this had gone even slightly differently. I'm extremely lucky and extremely terrified.
Oct 09, 2023
AIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I bought this car from Hillside Honda in Queens, NY in June 8th 2016. It was a floor model that I was told by the salesman I got a great deal on it and I found out later it wasn't true. Let me get to the point, I found out this car is a lemon car. From the frontal airbag to the engine, it's a complete nightmare. My focus is more on the engine itself. The vehicle vibrates too much, I keep this car well maintained. At 62,000 miles, I already changed the fuel pump, fuel injectors, spark plugs, ignition coil, the vehicle is still vibrating and dies while driving. I feel this is completely shocking. Never in my life in the last past decade, I never had any vehicle from 1993 to 2022 which I have this issue with. I reached out to many experienced mechanics, they all told me, this car wasn't built well. What else you need to change to make this car drivable. You can't use the AC on a hot summer, I regret every single day in my life buying a Honda. It was my dream car but I got a lemon. I need help because I'm stuck with this piece of work. I'm not willing to spend a dime more because I am the only owner who drives this vehicle since the day I bought it, I barely drive it because I want it to last long enough so I can enjoy my investment but as I said previously, at 62,000 the vehicle is completely useless. I found out from an OBD port sensor reporting that this vehicle was built with the wrong engine components, therefore it should be replaced. I want someone to conduct an investigation and take necessary action against Honda Motor Co. for what they've done to many consumers out there. I feel embarrassed to talk about this. I even overpaid for this junk and now I'm stuck with it. And I'm not the only one going through this.
Sep 07, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking spot, she depressed the brake pedal, however, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and crashed into the windows of a store. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was then towed to an autobody repair shop to be repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
Aug 02, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that that he noticed white smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The smoke started to turn into thick gray smoke that entered the cabin of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed water pump failure which caused the drive belt to overheat. The contact was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 72,100
Jul 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
Multiple times I have gone to pull out onto a road and the car has hesitated and actually stalled a few times almost causing me to be hit. Starting in 2021. Around 70,000 miles the Check Engine light came on saying Emission Control problem and went off. Around this time it all began. At 80,000 miles it would cycle on and off intermittently "check engine" and they told me it was the Catalytic Convertor which i replaced at over $2,000 dollars in cost.. I still have the issue. Honda is hiding a problem and there are articles saying its the O2 and MAF sensors. causing these issues and the software also. Talking to a local repair shop he said I was the third Honda CRV he has seen this month. Hesitation, Stalling, Clogged Catalytic Converters?? , Acceleration not happening when you step on the gas pedal. I am not alone with this problem.
Jun 26, 2023
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I have been told that my front wheel hub bearings are going bad. My vehicle only has 31,000 miles on it and from what I understand, this issue should not occur until about 100,000 and is not an expensive repair. I did do some on-line researh, and Honda does seem to have an issue with this--although with a different model. I have contacted Honda and asked for some assistance--i.e., a free service at a dealer to determine exactly what the problem is, but they are not accepting any responsibility at this time. I am afraid that I will get stuck on the highway or it could cause an accident if the wheel is totally compromised.
May 06, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
I reported engine stalling after purchasing my 2016 in 2018 they serviced it and never fixed the issue I am wondering if that was issue in my accident
Jul 30, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, there was an abnormal odor of smoke detected. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where they informed her the coolant had mixed with the CVT transmission fluid. The vehicle was diagnosed and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed her that the catalytic convertor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer where they informed contact the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. While driving from the dealer, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 74,879.
Jul 06, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
Approximately three months ago, all advanced safety features stopped working. I took the vehicle to the nearest Honda dealer and their troubleshooting indicated a defective windshield camera which is used by all the advanced safety features. They ordered a replacement camera but unfortunately the camera is on back order and the dealer has no idea when it will be available. Meanwhile I am driving a vehicle with no working advanced safety features.
May 17, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
I have a 2016 Honda CR-V. I few days ago, pulled into a parking spot, stopped my car and placed the gear into park. I was sitting in the parking spot for a few minutes while waiting to pick someone up when I hear a strange noise come from the car, not even a second later my car suddenly accelerated on its own without me pressing the gas pedal or touching anything. I was completely caught off guard. The car shot forward at such a rate of speed, so fast that it threw me back in my seat. I suddenly reached to grab the steering wheel, and tried to take control of the wheel, but the steering wheel would not turn, it was completely locked. I placed both feet on the brake pedal and pushed as hard as I could but the car would not stop. It was like the car suddenly had a mind of it's own and someone else was controlling it. It literally accelerated on it's own. I couldn't stop it or steer it, everything was disabled. My car jumped a curb and slammed into a pole. Upon the first impact, none of the airbags deployed even though my entire chest slammed the steering wheel, it was only when I hit the pole did the airbags deploy. I sustained injuries to my head, back, chest and hands. Witnesses at the scene quickly pulled me out of the car, closed my door and took me away from the car because it was leaking oil and fluids everywhere and they were afraid it would explode. The entire front end of my car was completely destroyed. Nobody else was hurt other than me, but it could've been much worse if someone was walking or standing in front of my car. The way it shot forward on it's own could've killed someone. There was no way to control the car. Police, fire and ambulance showed up to the scene. Witnesses took pictures of the damage both inside and outside my car. People at the scene said it was possibly the cars computer gone bad. When I looked back at the photos, I can see that my car was in park. Thankfully I had my seatbelt on so I survived it.
Feb 23, 2022
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
Intermittently my crv will stall/shut off after a complete stop. It happens almost every day now.
Feb 03, 2022
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
my car started to feel like it rides rough and uneasy. I herd a loud pop inside from the engine when reversing out of my parking stall. It sounded like something inside the suspension or the engine: The engine also feels off and not running like it should. The tire warning also keeps coming on and i replaced all the tires already.
Nov 23, 2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaint
Rear backup camera failed after less than 5 years of very light use, I only have less than 9,000 miles in my vehicle. Backup camera is completely off, for example, wide angle is now displaying ground angle, normal angle is now out of alignment. I bought and replaced it with a brand new backup camera, but the problem persists that tells me that the problem is something else possibly related to the software if it wasn't hardware. This is potentially a safety hazard because I now have to turn my head to backup rather than using it together with my backup camera. I asked dealer to take a look, but they quoted me $605.00 for a potential fix, did not make a guarantee that the problem will be resolved. At first, the problem happen intermittently, but now seem to be permanent. I Google about this problem on the Internet, seem to happen to a lot of Honda vehicles, but there was never a clear solution as to what caused it. Attached a photo, wide angle view went to the ground instead, even normal angel view is completely out of rack and out of alignment.
Aug 03, 2021
STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
1.CAR IS TOO MUCH BUMPI FROM DAY1 2.EVERY TIME STAR WITH SHAKE 3.GAS PADDEL NEED TO PUSH TWICE TO RUN THE CAR 4.ALL INJECTORS AND SPARK PLUGS ARE CHANGED NEW (BOUGHT FROM HONDA} 5.STILL GIVING CODE P0172 SYSTEM TOO RICH BANK 1, 6.WENT HONDA SERVICE CAN NOT GUARANTEE THE CAN FIX BUT THEY TOOK 140 DOLLAR FEE. 7.SOMETHING LIKE UNKNOWN BECAUSE EVEN HONDA CAN NOT FIX IT 8.CAR MILES 126000
Jul 14, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
This is an intermittent problem. The electric driver seat adjusts on its own--this vehicle does not have 1 or 2 position memory option. Several times when the car has been driven and parked (such as at a store, or overnight in the driveway) when returning to the vehicle the seat is in a different position, having moved itself completely forward. This has happened when the car is not running and is not in accessory mode. Yesterday while the car was running, but not yet moving, the seat adjusted itself completely forward, pinning my husband to the steering wheel. The pressure was so great that he could not breathe. It was extremely difficult for him to reach the seat adjustment button to free himself. This could have been a fatal incident if no one was nearby to assist. THIS IS CERTAINLY A SAFETY ISSUE!! There were no warning lamps or messages displayed at any time indicating a problem of any kind. The vehicle has not yet been checked for this specific issue, however it had been through a routine service and dealer safety inspection one week prior to the incident. The dealer is unable to service the vehicle until 7/13/2021. I have an appointment scheduled for that day.
Jul 01, 2021
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I BELIEVE A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ISSUE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WITH MY 2016 HONDA CR-V AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON DECEMBER 12, 2019. AT THAT TIME, I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 36 YEARS BOTH ON MAUI AND AS AN AIR FORCE OFFICER IN THE CONUS. IN ALL THAT TIME, I HAD NEVER DRIVEN RECKLESSLY OR EVEN SPED AS IS EVIDENCED BY MY DRIVING RECORD. THAT MORNING, MY VEHICLE HAD REPORTEDLY BEEN DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND ENDED UP FLIPPING OVER SEVERAL TIMES LEADING TO MY HOSPITALIZATION AND SURGERY FOR SPINAL FUSION. UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO THE RESULTING CONCUSSION, I CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING FROM THE MORNING OF THE INCIDENT UNTIL WAKING UP IN THE ICU AFTER SURGERY, NOT EVEN DRIVING TO WORK. KNOWING THAT I WOULD NEVER PURPOSELY SPEED, I HIRED SOMEONE TO DOWNLOAD THE BLACK BOX DATA. TO MY SHOCK, IT SHOWED CONSTANT ACCELERATION, NO STEERING INPUTS, AND NO BRAKING INPUTS FOR AT LEAST FIVE SECONDS. THE ONLY REASON I'VE DECIDED TO PUT THIS OUT THERE NOW IS DUE TO THE PARALLELS I'VE READ ABOUT WITH TIGER WOODS' RECENT ACCIDENT. I DON'T BELIEVE ANYONE WHO HAS DRIVEN FOR DECADES WOULD EVER MISTAKE THE ACCELERATOR FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL. MOREOVER, IF THEY DID, THEIR INSTINCT WOULD BE TO QUICKLY RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR THEN BRAKE, DEFINITELY NOT TO CONTINUE TO FLOOR IT FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. I'M NOT EXPECTING TO GET ANYTHING PERSONALLY OUT OF THIS COMPLAINT. MY MAIN HOPE IS THAT INVESTIGATION WILL BE DONE TO PREVENT FURTHER INJURIES AND DEATHS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE TO SEE IF MANY OTHER BLACK BOX REPORTS FROM SIMILAR ACCIDENTS SHOW ACCELERATOR FLOORED WITH NO BRAKING OR STEERING INPUTS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. PERHAPS THERE IS SOME COMBINATION OF INPUTS CAUSING WRONG SIGNALS TO BE SENT TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. I BELIEVE THE REASON THERE AREN'T MANY MORE REPORTS OF THIS IS DUE TO THE UNFORTUNATE FACT THAT IN MOST CASES, THE DRIVER ENDS UP EITHER DEAD OR HAVING A CONCUSSION.
Apr 26, 2021
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE AND ENGINE NOISE WHEN STARTING IN THE COLD. WHEN HOT, WHINING NOISE INSIDE BY TIMING CHAIN AREA. SENT 5 TIMES FOR REPAIR AT PARAGON HONDA AND THE SITUATION WAS NEVER FIXED AND EVERY TIME SENT, THEY KEEP THE CAR IN THE DEALER FOR ONE WEEK AND AN EXTRA WEEK IN HILLSIDE HONDA. MY CAR HAS 23,700 MILES AND HAVE ALL SERVICES DONE AT PARAGON HONDA AND AT HILLSIDE HONDA AND THE NOISES CONTINUE. I CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA AND THE SITUATION IS NEVER RESOLVED YET THEY KNOW ABOUT THE ISSUE.
Apr 06, 2021
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS ABOUT 45 TO 55 MPH, I CAN FEEL THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING. THE VIBRATION CAME THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL, SO I CAN FEEL ON MY BOTH HANDS. IT MAY AFFECT BODY AS WELL BECAUSE MY BODY CAN FEEL IT AS WELL. BELOW 45 MPH OR ABOVE 55 MPH, THE VIBRATION IS GONE. SINCE THIS SEPT, THE SITUATION PERSISTS.
Nov 13, 2020
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL BOTH LOCKED UP, SO I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR IN ANY WAY. AFTER THE VEHICLE DRIFTED ACROSS SEVERAL LANES, IT HYDROPLANED, SPINNING SEVERAL TIMES. AT NO POINT DID ANY OF THE VEHICLE'S MANY AUTOMATED STABILITY FEATURES ACTIVATE, INCLUDING ABS. HAD I COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE I LIKELY WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED. I WAS LUCKY INSTEAD TO WRECK IN A DITCH, AT WHICH POINT THE VEHICLE RETURNED CONTROL OF THE WHEEL AND BRAKES, BUT STILL THE ABS DID NOT SEEM TO ACTIVATE. FURTHER, THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED A SECOND OR TWO LATE, AFTER THE CAR WAS ALREADY UPRIGHTING FROM HAVING ROLLED ON ITS SIDE. I SUSPECT THIS SCENARIO MIGHT BE EXPLAINED BY A DEFECT IN HOW THE SOFTWARE RESPONDS TO SENSOR READINGS OF SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS.
Oct 29, 2020
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
REAR WHEELS ARE BENT INWARD, WAS LIKE THIS WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 2016. *TR
Jun 23, 2020
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN PRESENTING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG SEVERAL TIMES THE AIR BAG SENSOR IS COMING OUT.
Feb 24, 2020
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHEN THE GEAR IS IN DRIVING MODE, D, MY VEHICLE STARTS VIBRATING SO MUCH THAT ALL PASSENGERS CAN FEEL IT. ACCORDING TO HONDA, IT IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM TO 2015 CRV (HTTP://OWNERS.HONDA.COM/VEHICLE-INFORMATION/CR-V-2015-VIBRATION-SETTLEMENT.HTML). HOWEVER, IT DOESN'T SEEM THAT THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM IN 2016 CRV. ACCORDING TO HONDA, MY PROBLEM IS VERY OBVIOUS AT DRIVING MODE 1, WHICH MEANS THAT VIBRATIONS MAY BE PRESENT WHEN STOPPED WITH VEHICLE IN GEAR, FOR EXAMPLE AT A STOP LIGHT. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN THERE FOR A LONG TIME, AND IT COMES MORE SERIOUS NOWADAYS.
Jan 19, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
1 complaint
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR KEEPS GOING/STAYING ON EVEN THOUGH TIRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED. DEALERSHIP WON'T COVER COST TO FIND PROBLEM AND REPAIR IT. IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT REPORTED BY MANY USERS.
Nov 18, 2019
SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
SEATS HAVE SEVERE VIBRATION AT IDLE. MOST PRONOUNCED AFTER WARMING UP, OR, HIGHWAY DRIVE. (THAT'S WHY TEST DRIVES DON'T SHOW IT!). ALSO, DOOR ARMRESTS VIBRATE. MOST INTOLERABLE; MAKES ONE NAUSEATED. ALSO, GAS MIXED IN WITH OIL! GAS FUME SMELLS NOTED IN CABIN WHILE DRIVING.
Nov 11, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS FOR THE PAST YEAR, THIS CAR HAS STALLED WHEN YOU PRESS THE GAS PEDAL. YOU PRESS THE GAS, THE CAR "CHUGS," AND EITHER SLOWS DOWN AND HAS TO CATCH UP TO ITSELF, OR IT COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. IT HAPPENS PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, AT STOP SIGNS, AND INTERSECTIONS. WE'VE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES, AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. IT EVEN STALLED ON THEIR TECH ONCE, BUT THEY STILL COULDN'T FIX IT. THEY SUGGESTED REPLACING THE BATTERY, SO WE DID, AND NOTHING CHANGED. THIS IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS, AND NOBODY AT THE DEALERSHIP OR THE CORPORATE OFFICE DID ANYTHING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. I BELIEVE THIS CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED AND OFF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY.
Nov 04, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
UPON ENTERING AND ATTEMPTING TO START THE SUV, AFTER CLOSING THE DOOR AND BUCKLING THE ENTIRE SYSTEM WILL NOT START INTERMITTENTLY. STRANDING THE PASSENGERS AND REQUIRING A BOOST FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE OR TOW TRUCK. THE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO START THE VEHICLE BUT THE ENGINE ONLY CLICKS AND FAILES TO START. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC HAS INVESTIGATE THE ALTERNATOR, AND BATTERY, BOTH WERE FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE.
Oct 15, 2019
WHEELS,SEATS,ENGINE
1 complaint
2016 HONDA CRV VEHICLE SHAKES/VIBRATES WHEN IDLE. VIBRATION IS FELT IN STEERING WHEEL, SEATS, FLOOR BOARD ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE. IMPROVEMENT WHEN YOU MOVE THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE, BUT ANNOYING.
Aug 19, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,INTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY DOWNSHIFTED FROM 75 TO 0. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (CLASSIC HONDA OF TEXOMA 2020 N HWY 75, DENISON, TX 75020 (903) 328-6024) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ON 5-14-19. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE CONTACT MENIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V305000 (ENGINE). *PM*JB
May 14, 2019
STEERING,WHEELS
1 complaint
VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, AT 70 TO 80 MPH ON FREEWAY, YOU DON'T WANT TO HOLD STEERING WHEEL, CAR WAS BRAND NEW TOOK IN AT 1,200 MILES HONDA DEALER BALANCED ALL 4 TIRES, VIBRATION IS STILL THERE . I WENT BACK TO COMPLAIN, THE SERVICE WRITER SAID, YOU NOW HAVE 11,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WHY DID YOU WAIT SO LONG I SAID I'VE HAD OVER10 MAJOR BACK OPERATIONS AND MY WIFE IS THE MAIN DRIVER, SHE DOES NOT DRIVE AT 70 MPH, WHEN I DRIVE AT 70 MPH IT IS BECAUSE I HAVE TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC IN THE FAST LANE AND THE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING IS STILL PRESENT, THE SERVICE WRITER STARTED MAKING EXCUSES FOR NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM, NOW BEING A VIETNAM WAR VET AND I HAD A 60% HEARING LOST AT THE TIME, SO I TALK A LITTLE LOUD, I WENT OUT TO SIT IN MY CAR TO WAIT TO GET MY CAR FIXED, THE SERVICE MANAGER CAME OUT TO MY CAR AND BE-LITTLE ME, NOT REALIZING I'VE BEEN A CAR MECHANIC FOR 30 YEARS, HE SAID YOU CAN TAKE YOUR CAR WHERE EVER YOU WANT TO, BUT WE AT MANLY HONDA SANTA ROSA, CA. WILL NOT FIX YOUR CAR EVEN THOUGH IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THEN HE SAYS GET OFF THE PROPERTY AND DON'T COME BACK. I PAID TO HAVE THE TIRES BALANCED AGAIN AT A TIRE SHOP, THE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING IS STILL PRESENT !!!!!.
Apr 23, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THE HEADLIGHTS TURN ON RANDOMLY AND OFF WHILE DRIVING IN FULL SUNLIGHT. THE LIGHTS HAVE COME ON WITHOUT INPUT WHILE THE CAR IS PARKED AND THE IGNITION IS OFF. AMERICAN HONDA HAS AUTHORIZED AND REPLACED BOTH THE WIRING HARNESS AND THE FUSE BOX IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THIS ISSUE. THEY HAVE REFUSED TO DO FURTHER WORK ON THIS VEHICLE AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ONCE THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD IN THE MORNING WHEN I TRIED TO USE IT. IT WAS DRIVEN THE NIGHT BEFORE. THE LIGHTS HAVE TURNED THEMSELVES ON WITH NO INPUT FROM THE KEY FOB OR THE DRIVER WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED. MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE WITNESSED THE CAR DOING THIS. I HAVE MANY MP4 FILES DOCUMENTING THE HEADLIGHTS COMING ON AND GOING OFF AT RANDOM WHILE DRIVING. UNDER THE DESCRIPTION OF "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN" I PUT THE REPORTED DATE TO THE DEALERSHIP. IT HAPPENS MOST EVERY TIME THAT I DRIVE THE CAR FOR ANY EXTENDED PERIOD OVER A FEW MILES.
Apr 01, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN WE WERE REVERSING THE CAR BRAKES STOPPED RESPONDING. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN OFF AND IT KEPT ROLLING BACKWARDS SO WE HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. WE PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND THE CAR STILL ROLLED BACKWARDS AND THE BRAKES WOULDN'T RESPOND.
Feb 22, 2019
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
HONDA CR-V 2016 TOURING VEHICLE TRAVELLING AT 55 MILES/HOUR ON A 57 NORTH FREEWAY WITH A DRIVER & PASSENGER STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT (OUT OF CARPOOL LANE), UNCONTROLLABLE AND ERRATIC BEHAVIOR. IMMEDIATELY BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS (DRIVER SIDE & PASSENGER SIDE) AND DRIVER SIDE SIDE-AIRBAGS GOT DEPLOYED (CURTAIN AIRBAGS). THE DRIVER TRIED TO CONTROL AND STEER THE VEHICLE TOWARDS THE LEFT CURB/DIVIDER TO AVOID GETTING INTO INCOMING TRAFFIC TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HIT THE DIVIDER AND TOOK A 180 DEGREE TURN AND STOPPED. ACCIDENT LOCATION: 57 NORTH CALIFORNIA, 1/2 MILE FROM KATELLA AVENUE VEHICLE CONDITION: FRONT BOTH TIRES FLATTENED, REAR RIGHT TIRE FLATTENED, FRONT BOTH AIRBAGS AND DRIVER SIDE SIDE-AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, VEHICLE FRONT AND SIDE DAMAGED
Jan 27, 2019
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACCELERATED EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PORT CHARLOTTE HONDA (1252 TAMIAMI TRAIL, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33953), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 08806070. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,802.
Jul 06, 2018
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE VIBRATES VERY ROUGH WHEN IDLE IN DRIVE GEAR. SPECIFICALLY, THE ISSUE HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IN DRIVE GEAR AND ALL ACCESSORIES TURNED OFF AND WHEN THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE HAS REACHED ITS OPTIMUM (FULLY WARMED UP ENGINE). THE ISSUE GOES AWAY IF THE RPM IS RAISED (WHEN STATIONARY AND IN DRIVE GEAR) BY TURNING ON ANY ACCESSORY LIKE FAN OR REAR DEFROSTER ETC. THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE IN HONDA CR-V 2015 AND WAS ADMITTED AS "MODE 1 VIBRATIONS" BY HONDA. HONDA PUT OUT A FIX FOR CR-V 2015 BY TSB 15-046. A LOT OF HONDA 2016 CR-V INCLUDING MY VEHICLE IS SHOWING EXACTLY THE SAME SYMPTOMS BUT HONDA IS REFUSING TO PROVIDE A FIX FOR 2016 CR-V VIBRATION ISSUE CITING IT AS A "NORMAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE". THE EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS DURING IDLE ARE CAUSING HEADACHES AND SIGNIFICANT JITTERS IN THE BODY DURING EXCESSIVE STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. ALSO, THE OWNERS OF THESE VIBRATING 2016 CR-VS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT LONGETIVITY OF TRANSMISSION MOUNTS, ENGINE MOUNTS AND OTHER MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS DUE TO THIS HIGH ENGINE VIBRATIONS. NHTSA SHOULD DEFINITELY LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE AND HOLD HONDA ACCOUNTABLE TO PROVIDING A FIX FOR THIS ISSUE. FOLLOWING ARE THE LINKS TO VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE AND GOOGLE SEARCH. YOU WILL SEE THAT I AM NOT ALONE. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=8HYJ_Q-7YEG HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=OKQUU5KLDF0 HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=NUVOSS97_DW&FEATURE=YOUTU.BE HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=SMVTCLN2UTE HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=RGKW_UJH7KS HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=W_BRQYZPAXI HTTPS://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HONDA/CR-V/2016/ENGINE/VIBRATION_AT_IDLE.SHTML HTTP://WWW.CRVOWNERSCLUB.COM/FORUMS/11-SHOPPIN-TEST-DRIVIN/96506-2016-CRV-VIBRATION-ISSUE-FIXED.HTML
Apr 16, 2018
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
DID NOT DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT 2016
Mar 27, 2018
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ON 4/7/17 & 1/8/18 MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED ON DASHBOARD - BRAKE SYSTEM; SOME FEATURES MIGHT NOT FUNCTION. VEHICLE MOVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN SNOWY WEATHER. TOLD BY DEALER WILL OCCUR WHEN SLUSHY OUTSIDE. DOESN'T SEEM REASONABLE WAY TO DRIVE IN SNOWY WEATHER. ON 1/9 /18 CAMERA FOR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL STUCK WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. TOLD BY DEALER JUST AN GLITCH
Jan 19, 2018
AIR BAGS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL. I HACE PROBLEMS. I NOTICE THE AIR BAG NO WORKING. LIGTHS ARE OFF ALL THE TIME. I AM A DRIVER FOR UBER. WHEN IM DRIVING THE LIGHT IS OFF. TURN OFF. I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPEN IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. I AM VERY WORRIED. PLEASE CONTACT ME. I PREFER TALK IN SPANISH.
Dec 25, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY AND HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT BY THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT SIX TIMES SINCE THE END OF OCTOBER, 2017. WAS TOLD HONDA HAS TO WORK ON A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. WAS TOLD TO VISUALLY INSPECT TIRES TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT LOW ON PRESSURE. HOW CAN YOU TELL IF THERE IS SOMETHING REALLY WRONG WITH THE TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM IF THE SYSTEM ISN'T CHECKED PROPERLY EACH TIME THE TPMS LIGHT COMES ON WHICH WOULD BE FREQUENTLY.
Dec 13, 2017
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT, AND RECEIVED FRONT CRASH FROM INCOMING VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK, AND SEATBELT BROKE. PASSENGER RECEIVED SIGNIFICANT BODILY INJURY
Jul 19, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ON 6/18/17 PULLING INTO PARKING SPOT DOING 3 MPH CAR ACCELERATED JUMPED OVER CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND HIT A BRICK WALL. NO BRAKES WORKED CAR STRUCK BRICK WALL AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. NO AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED BUT SENSOR STATED AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AFTER VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. CONTINUOUS INCREASE IN RPMS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PREVIOUSLY CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED CAR WAS FINE AND THAT I HAD TO GET USED TO THE TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE ALSO HAD SURGING WHEN GOING DOWNWARDS ON A HILL. VEHICLE LOADED WITH EVERY SAFETY FEATURE BUT NONE WORKED!!
Jul 19, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COMPLETELY BROKEN, CAR BROUGHT BRAND NEW, ONLY 6K MILES - OWNED 6 MONTHS. CAR COMPLETELY UNDRIVABLE. WIRES ARE COATED IN SOY SO RODENTS EAT WIRES, HONDA ADMITTED TO THIS HAPPENING TO MANY PEOPLE BUT WILL NOT TAKE FAULT. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, CAN NOT TURN WHEEL. HAD TO GET CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, THEY WILL NOT PROVIDE RENTAL.
Jul 03, 2017
SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE INSIDE OF MY 2016 CR-V SMELLS LIKE GAS, MY FORMER 2015 HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NO CLUE WHAT IS WRONG, THEY TOLD ME TO SWITCH BRAND OF GAS, IT DID NOTHING. ALSO THE SEATS VIBRATE WHILE IDLING, AGAIN THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
Mar 31, 2017
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
TPM LIGHT COMES ON AFTER TRAVELING 2 1/2 HOURS ON HIGHWAY AT 75 MPH. CHECKED TIRES AND CONSTANTLY SHOWS PRESSURE HIGH. TIRES CHECKED DAY BEFORE TRIP AT 32 PSIA WITH TPM LIGHT COMING ON DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING. CHECKED TIRES AFTER TPM LIGHT COMES ON AND TIRE PRESSURE WAS 35 PSIA. HAPPENED THREE TIMES ON TRIPS OVER 21/2 HOURS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING. DEALER SAYS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. ANNOYING SINCE I WILL HAVE TO BRING A TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE AND CHECK ALL FOUR TIRES TO SEE WHEN THE TPM LIGHT COMES ON AND SEE IF WARNING IS DUE TO TIRES HEATING UP DURING LONG PERIODS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING RESULTING IN HIGHER TIRE PRESSURE. *TR
Jan 04, 2017
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
VEHICLE "STALLS" WHEN: BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SLOWING DOWN WHEN MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS AFTER STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN STALLING DOES NOT OCCUR EVERY SINGLE TIME BUT OCCURS REGULARLY. ONE ONE OCCATION STALL OCCURED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN RESULTING CONFUSION BETWEEN DRIVER IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND MYSELF AS I COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE STALL DURATION IS BETWEEN 1 TO 3 SECONDS AND IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING LONGER AS THE PARTS OR SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE WEARING. STALLS OCCUR MOSTLY IN CITY DRIVING I SUSPECT THAT THE TROUBLE IS WITHIN THE "DRIVE BY WIRE" OR THE CVT
Nov 08, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT 3 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED COMPLETELY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR AGAIN. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,552. UPDATED 11/07/16*LJ THE CONSUMER SOLD THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AS A TRADE IN ON ANOTHER VEHICLE.
Sep 13, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
DRIVING IN NEIGHBORHOOD AT 20-25 MPH, GOING DOWN SMALL HILL, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 40 MPH. APPLIED BRAKES, WITH NO RESULT. CONTINUED UP GRADUAL INCLINE AND WAS ABLE TO STOP. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES, DETERMINED THAT BRAKES WERE AGAIN RESPONDING, CONTINUED SLOWLY TO DESTINATION (TWO OR THREE BLOCKS). HONDA ARRANGED TOW TO DEALER. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO "DUPLICATE CUSTOMER CONCERN," AND STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS READY FOR US TO PICK UP. DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE THIS BRAND NEW CAR AGAIN.
Aug 11, 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2016 HONDA CR-V have?
The 2016 HONDA CR-V currently has 381 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2016 HONDA CR-V?
The most common problems reported for the 2016 HONDA CR-V are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2016 HONDA CR-V problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2016 HONDA CR-V comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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