2016 HONDA CR V

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    engine stall or no start

    3 stranded, 31 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    35
    incidents
    Typical range: 15,000–58,500 mi

    Median 35,000 mi, based on 29 reports (56% had no usable mileage)

    • "WHEN STOPPED (FOR INSTANCE, AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, OR AT A STOP SIGN) AND IDLING WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR BEGINS TO SHUDDER. IT IS SO STRONG, IT HURTS. EVEN THE CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT NOTICED IT. IF I SHIFT TO NEUTRAL WHILE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHAN…"~1,200 mi, complaint #1415571
    • "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 WA…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1566138
    • "CAR FREQUENTLY WON'T START. DASH LIGHT COMES ON AND ENGINE CRANKS, BUT DOESN'T FULLY TURN OVER. AFTER DRIVING 60 MILES, WAS LEFT PARKED FOR 3 HOURS AND THIS OCCURRED. HAS ALSO HAPPENED AFTER SHORTER TRIPS. NO LIGHTS OR ACCESSORIES WERE LEFT ON."~30,000 mi, complaint #1710076
    • "WHEN SITTING AT A RED LIGHT IN DRIVE/IDLE WITH BRAKE ENGAGED, THE CAR VIBRATES SEVERELY. THIS WAS KNOWN DEFECT ON THEIR 2015 MODEL CRV'S AS WELL. DEALER SAYS NO FIX AVAILABLE BECAUSE HONDA NORTH AMERICA HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE SI…"~41,000 mi, complaint #1420558
    • "RECENTLY MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING EVERY TIME I TRY TO ACCELERATE AFTER MAKING A COMPLETE STOP.MY CAR WILL SPUTTER THEN IT WILL START MOVING AGAIN. SOMETIMES IN THE MORNING AFTER I START MY CAR IT WILL STALL AFTER A FEW SECONDS"~119,000 mi, complaint #1676332
  2. #2

    fuel tank and lines

    31 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    33
    incidents
    Typical range: 500–13,000 mi

    Median 2,000 mi, based on 32 reports (22% had no usable mileage)

    • "THE CABIN OF MY BRAND NEW VEHICLE FILLS WITH GAS FUMES RANDOMLY WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THE FUMES FILL THE CABIN WHILE IDLING, STARTING, AND DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE FUMES ARE VERY STRONG AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE FOR ANY DISTANCE. T…"~500 mi, complaint #1281485
    • "ON START-UP AND WHEN BACKING UP INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE HAS A STRONG SMELL OF RAW GASOLINE INSIDE THE CABIN. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN RECENTLY FUELED (CURRENTLY HAS 1/4 TANK). DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT HONDA HAS ISSUED NO SERVICE BULLETINS OR COMMUNICATIONS FOR THIS…"~1,600 mi, complaint #1349171
    • "THERE IS A STRONG NOXIOUS GASOLINE SMELL FILLING THE CABIN WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE. APPARENTLY HONDA HAS KNOW OF THIS ISSUE FOR SOME TIME AND HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS COMPLAINS ABOUT THE PROBLEM IN THE LAST YEAR. DESPITE THIS, THEY KNOWING SOLD US THE VEHICLE…"~3,000 mi, complaint #1350899
    • "I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE A YEAR AGO. FOR THE PAST 4 WEEKS I HAVE NOW BEEN SMELLING FUEL ODOR IN THE PASSENGER CABIN. THERE IS NO PARTICULAR PATTERN AND AT TIMES IT IS SO STRONG THAT I HAVE HAD TO OPEN THE WINDOW TO BREATHE WHILE DRIVING. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN TH…"~12,000 mi, complaint #1379726
    • "I SMELL GASOLINE WHILE SITTING IN THE CABIN DRIVING. MY CAR HAS SAT ALL NIGHT AND I'M PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE CAR RUNNING AND I SMELL GASOLINE. IT SMELLS LIKE WHEN THERE IS A SMALL CAN OF GAS IN THE CAR A LAWN MOWER. SPEAKING OF WHICH, THE SMELL IS NOT…"~43,000 mi, complaint #1737022
  3. #3

    airbag system

    24 unsafe

    24
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=21, median 36,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SPARK WAS OBSERVED NEAR THE FLOORBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND A FIRE IGNIT…"~1,200 mi, complaint #1421021
    • "TAKATA RECALL: I AM PUTTING IN A CLAIM FOR THE CAR, HONDA CR-V 2016. THE CAR WAS RECALLED FOR AIR BAG DEFECTS. I GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY."~19,000 mi, complaint #1438891
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A SMALL MOUNTAIN AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AS HER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT INCIDENT. DUE TO THE AIR BAG HITTING THE TOP OF THE CONTACT'S HEAD, SHE VEERED OFF RIGH…"~36,000 mi, complaint #1728076
    • "I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH ON THE FREEWAY AND MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MY CAR WAS TOTALED WITH EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE IN WHICH BOTH DOORS COULD NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY DUE TO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. I AM STILL AWAITING THE POLICE REPORT. MY NOSE WAS BRUISE…"~57,800 mi, complaint #1635062
    • "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…"~158,000 mi, complaint #2012443
  4. #4

    engine internal

    15 unsafe, 4 annoyance

    19
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=18, median 17,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "24,000 MILES. ROUGH IDLE WHILE AT A STOP, RPM FLUCTUATES WHILE AT STOP , VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN THE DRIVERS SEAT, WHILE AT HIWAY SPEEDS (65-70 MPH) VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN STEERING COLUMN/ STEERING WHEEL, ALL REQUIRED SERVICING DONE ON SCHEDULE AND THESE IS…"~2,000 mi, complaint #1575918
    • "NOXIOUS FUEL/ OIL FUMES IN CABIN CAUSING HEADACHES AND LIGHTHEADEDNESS. ALSO HEATER WILL NOT BLOW HOT AIR. HONDA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. INSTEAD BLAMING IT ON SHORT RANGE DRIVING AND COLD WEATHER ENVIRONMENT. HONDA AMERICA INSISTS THAT FUEL IN GAS IS N…"~11,888 mi, complaint #1535763
    • "I PURCHASED HONDA CRV IN SEPTEMBER 2016, THE ENGINE FAULT CODE P0741 TODAY, I HAVE BEEN TO DIAMOND HONDA FOR REPAIR TODAY, I CHECKED THE WARRANTY PLAN: POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY, YOUR POWERTRAIN IS COVERED FOR 5 YEARS OR 60,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1664800
    • "THE CAR VIBRATES LIKE CRAZY WHEN I COME TO A STOP WHILE THE CAR IS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VIBRATION IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND IT GOES IN AND OUT CONSTANTLY. FOR EXAMPLE STANDING ON RED LIGHT AND OR STOP SIGNS. I REACHED OUT TO HONDA AND THEY HAVE INFORME…"~29,000 mi, complaint #1575242
    • "EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT IDLE WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE AND CAR GETS TO AROUND 600 RPMS AFTER VEHICLE IS WARM. YOU CAN INCREASE IDLE SPEED AND VIBRATION IS NOT FELT. VERY ANNOYING FOR A RELATIVELY NEW VEHICLE. DON'T AGREE THIS SHOULD BE A NORMAL IDLE VIBRATION…"~30,377 mi, complaint #1621853
  5. #5

    engine oil consumption

    15 unsafe, 3 annoyance

    18
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=14, median 48,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "I HAVE RETURNED TO THE DEALER TWICE BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN AN INCREASE IN MY OIL LEVEL AND A GASOLINE SMELL ON THE DIPSTICK. TWICE THE DEALER CHANGED MY OIL AND FILTER--AT NO CHARGE--BUT NO FIX. THERE MAY BE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUES IF THE DILUTED OIL FAILS TO…"~2,700 mi, complaint #1472602
    • "I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE'S OIL. WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL, THE SMELL IS STRONG. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE SAFETY AND ENGINE WEAR."~35,000 mi, complaint #1508206
    • "MY 2016 HONDA CR-V RECENTLY GOT 21 MPG ON A 300+ HIGHWAY MILE TRIP. FROM DAY 1, THE ADVERTISED MILEAGE OF 32 MPG HAS NEVER BEEN REACHED. IT HAS STEADILY DECLINED TILL I AM GETTING 21 MPG. I RECENTLY READ AN ARTICLE WHERE HONDA ADMITTED THAT VEHICLES PRODUCED…"~38,061 mi, complaint #1547711
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PERFORMING A ROUTINE OIL CHECK, HE FOUND FUEL MIXED IN THE OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LARRY H. MILLER HONDA MURRAY ([REDACTED ADDRESS], MURRAY, UT 84107, [REDACTED PHONE]) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1546415
    • "PERFORMED NORMAL AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE, OIL USE LIGHT IS AT 30 PERCENT, 120K MILES, WHEN COMING TO A HARD STOP CHECK OIL LIGHT COMES ON. CHECKED OIL LEVEL, LOW, SMELL OF FUEL ON DIP STICK."~120,000 mi, complaint #1654568
  6. #6

    battery and charging

    7 stranded, 9 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    17
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=13, median 28,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "OEM BATTERY FAILURES. CAR WOULD NOT START. STOPPED ON CITY STREET. SAFETY ISSUE. FAILED AT HOME TOO. MANUFACTURER DEFECT."~18,000 mi, complaint #1436709
    • "IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS OF MY 2016 HONDA CRV OWNERSHIP, I HAVE GONE THROUGH THREE BATTERIES. AS SUCH THE CAR IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED, DRIVEN ABOUT 25K MILES AND MOSTLY ON HIGHWAYS. CRV WOULD NOT START AND REQUIRED JUMP START, TO SAY NEEDED TWICE IN THE LAST WEEK…"~22,000 mi, complaint #1581322
    • "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…"~28,000 mi, complaint #1730671
    • "THE CAR WILL NOT START. IT BLINKS 'ACCESSORY MODE' WHEN YOU TRY TO START IT AND YOU CANNOT GET THE CAR OUT OF IT WITHOUT HAVING SOMEONE JUMP THE CAR BATTERY. THIS HAS NOW LEFT MY WIFE STRANDED TWO TIMES AND BOTH TIMES WE HAD TO FIND SOMEONE TO JUMP HER."~35,000 mi, complaint #1573246
    • "FOR THE 4TH TIME A DEAD BATTERY. SYSTEM SHOW ALL GOOD, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR. JUMP THE CAR AND WIFE MAD AS CAN BE. I DON'T NEED THIS FROM A HONDA CAR. *TR"~53,650 mi, complaint #1663065
  7. #7

    unintended acceleration

    14 unsafe

    14
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=18, median 11,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. AFTER BACKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, A REAR END COLLISION OCCURRED. THE POLICE WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT COME OUT BECAUSE IT WAS A SINGLE…"~3,000 mi, complaint #1391475
    • "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 FA…"~7,802 mi, complaint #1480788
    • "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…"~10,427 mi, complaint #1393462
    • "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 DI…"~18,900 mi, complaint #1744853
    • "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…"~49,000 mi, complaint #1915403
  8. #8

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    13 unsafe

    13
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=10, median 18,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE…"~4,000 mi, complaint #1349331
    • "HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. HAPPENS ANYTIME- STEP ON THE GAS AND IT TAKES A FEW SECONDS BEFORE THE ACCELERATION STARTS."~18,000 mi, complaint #1496941
    • "CAR LOSES COMPLETE POWER FOR 3-6 SECONDS AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS BEEN SINCE I BOUGHT NEW. DEALER SAYS EVERYTHING TESTS NORMAL."~19,500 mi, complaint #1477569
    • "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 sh…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1952197
  9. #9

    other

    7 unsafe, 6 annoyance

    13
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "THE RIGHT REAR MOLD BECAME LOOSE FOR NO REASON. I HAVE SEEN MANY HONDA CRV'S WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR"~15,000 mi, complaint #1667070
    • "HATCH WILL NOT OPEN IN COLD WEATHER 40 DEGREES OR LOWER"~18,000 mi, complaint #1516075
    • "BOUGHT A 2016. THOUGHT THE FIX WAS IN. DROVE 4.1 MILES OFF THE LOT . I WAS SO SICK AND NUMB LEGS AND HANDS. I HAD TO PULL OVER. DEALERSHIP PICKED ME UP. OFFERED TO ONLY FIND ME ANOTHER CAR FOR SAME PRICE. SAID ITS MY CAR BUT WONT FIX UNDER WARRANTY. THEN SAID…"~28,800 mi, complaint #1528868
    • "RELEVANT INFORMATION: THE CAR I'M REFERRING TO IS A BLACK MUSTANG WITH WHITE RACING STRIPES, LICENSE [XXX] WITH A PICTURE OF AN EXIT 32 SIGN NEXT TO THESE NUMBERS. DRIVER WAS WHITE OBESE MALE WEARING GLASSES. TRIED TO PASS MUSTANG ON ONE-LANE [REDACTED ADDRE…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1673971
  10. #10

    fuel pump

    3 stranded, 9 unsafe

    12
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "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 PI…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1681588
    • "The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his cousin was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. His cousin had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where they performed a diagnostic and discovered that the fuel pu…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1801286
    • "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…"~101,500 mi, complaint #2125407
  11. #11

    power windows and locks

    12 unsafe

    12
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "LOCK-OUT WITH KEY FOB INSIDE THE CAR, CAR WAS NOT RUNNING, PARKED AT WORK. THE CAR BASICALLY 'LOCKED' ME OUT WHEN I PUT MY PURSE AND KEYS INTO THE CAR, OPENED THE HOOD SO I COULD FILL THE WIPER FLUID RESERVOIR , CLOSED THE DOOR TO GET WIPER FLUID OUT OF THE…"~11,600 mi, complaint #1432474
    • "REAR HATCH WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE BY PUSH BUTTON IN COLD WEATHER AND DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW GRINDS GOING UP AND DOWN (HAD THIS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED 4 TIMES)"~20,000 mi, complaint #1526879
    • "DOOR LOCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ERRATICALLY ON ITS OWN, AND THE EVENT IS RANDOMLY HAPPENING, MAKING IT THEREBY HARDER TO REPRODUCE."~23,530 mi, complaint #1600694
    • "THE CAR WAS PARKED INSIDE MY GARAGE. YESTERDAY EVENING PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOWR WINDOW SHATTERED/EXPLODED AND GLASSES ARE ON THE SEAT AND FLOOR IN THE BACK SEAT. THE CAR WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT. IT'S LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD AND UNDER MANFACTURER WAR…"~32,000 mi, complaint #1563052
    • "I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN EC 2016 BRAND NEW. THE CAR WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN GARAGE AND ALL THE SUDDEN WE NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE'S PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR WINDOW EXPLODED/SHATTERED. I DID NOT FIND ANY DEBRIES OR ANYTHING IN…"~33,000 mi, complaint #1563043
  12. #12

    trunk or liftgate

    8 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    10
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "THE REAR TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH DOES NOT WORK ONCE THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW ABOUT 40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. AND THERE IS NO INSIDE TRUNK RELEASE SO THE TRUNK CANNOT BE ACCESSED FOR ABOUT 3-4 MONTHS OF THE YEAR DUE TO COLD WEATHER."~10,000 mi, complaint #1715098
    • "REAR TRUNK / HATCH WILL NOT OPEN WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING. HAS OCCURRED MANY TIMES. DEALER DUPLICATED THE ISSUE AND REPLACED THE SWITCH STATING THAT THEY VERIFIED COMMUNICATION WAS LOST TO THE SWITCH WHEN COLD. THE ISSUE STILL OCCURS EVEN AFTER R…"~10,500 mi, complaint #1438807
    • "THE BACK HATCH WILL NOT OPEN ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS COLD OUT"~20,000 mi, complaint #1611656
    • "WHEN TEMPERATURES GET COLD, THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH WILL NOT WORK. THIS CAUSES THE OWNER TO NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE TRUNK"~40,000 mi, complaint #1436732
    • "BACK HATCH- EVERY YEAR IN FEB - WHEN TEMPS DROP TO SINGLE DIGITS THE BACK HATCH ON THE CRV WILL NOT WORK. CONSIDERING THERE IS NO INTERNALK RELEASE- THIS IS AN ISSUE IF ACCESS IS NEEDED. THE CAR HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN EACH YEAR TO A HONDA DEALER BUT IT DOESNT SE…"~52,537 mi, complaint #1536314
  13. #13

    glass and windshield

    9 unsafe

    9
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "CHIPPED AND/OR CRACKED HONDA WINDSHIELD SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM. THIS IS OUR 3RD HONDA CR-V (2010, 2013, AND 2016) AND WITH EACH VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD WOULD CHIP EASILY FROM A STONE OR PEBBLE ON THE HIGHWAY; TRY TO REPAIR BUT THE CHIP/CRACK WOULD SPREAD; AND S…"~8,500 mi, complaint #1312218
    • "WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE TRAVELING 70 MPH THE BACKSEAT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW (WHICH WAS CLOSED COMPLETELY) SHATTERED AND IMPLODED INTO THE ENTIRE BACKSEAT AND FLOOR OF VEHICLE. DRIVING STRAIGHT, 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, NO OBJECT COL…"~9,300 mi, complaint #1332854
    • "ON OCTOBER 22, 2018 WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY, THE SUN ROOF GLASS EXPLODED. THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED AND NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME."~16,144 mi, complaint #1509285
    • "MY 2016 HONDA CRV WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY AFTER BEING DRIVEN AROUND ALL DAY. LATER THAT DAY I WENT TO PUT SOMETHING IN MY HATCH AREA WHEN I NOTICED THE REAR HATCH GLASS HAD EXPLODED OUT. THERE WAS NO APPARENT CAUSE. THE CAR HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT"~30,000 mi, complaint #1494431
    • "I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND HEARD A LOUD POP, WHICH STARTLED MY WIFE AND INFANT SON. THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS AROUND SO I SLOWLY OPENED THE SUNROOF VISOR AND NOTICED THE GLASS WAS SHATTERED."~36,717 mi, complaint #1416120
  14. #14

    noise or vibration unspecified

    4 unsafe, 5 annoyance

    9
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "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 [REDACTED ADDRESS], GREENACRES, FL 33463 [REDACTED PHONE] WHE…"~5,000 mi, complaint #1641502
    • "TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS WIFE WHO OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, WITH THE VEHICLE IDLING, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ISSUE WAS EVIDENT SINCE THE VEH…"~22,000 mi, complaint #1646541
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BUZZING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS OPERA…"~136,000 mi, complaint #1307800
  15. #15

    tpms

    1 unsafe, 8 annoyance

    9
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=11, median 15,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "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…"~2,000 mi, complaint #1647196
    • "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 SU…"~13,500 mi, complaint #1432554
    • "THE TPMS TURNS ON ABOUT VERY THREE MONTHS. I NOTED THIS TO BE HAPPENING WHILE DRIVING AT [REDACTED ADDRESS]. 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…"~18,000 mi, complaint #1525942
    • "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."~25,000 mi, complaint #1621625
    • "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…"~51,000 mi, complaint #1717481
  16. #16

    brake hydraulics

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=12, median 3,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN REVERSING OUT THE DRIVEWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK…"~650 mi, complaint #1365711
    • "I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT GOING ABOUT 2 OR 3 MPH. WHEN I PULLED INTO THE PARKING SPACE TO PARK, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE PEDAL DIDN'T SEEM TO MOVE. IT FELT SOLID AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. MY CAR JUMPED THE SMALL CURB AND HIT A VEHICLE IN THE A…"~1,945 mi, complaint #1325555
    • "AT THE END OF A PRIVATE ROADWAY, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE IN ORDER TO SWITCH TO REVERSE AND BACK UP INTO A PARKING AREA. WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP. IT HIT A GARAGE DOOR, AND THE REAR OF TWO VEHICLES BEFORE FINAL…"~2,500 mi, complaint #1356600
    • "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 BRA…"~2,552 mi, complaint #1317125
    • "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."~20,000 mi, complaint #1542364
  17. #17

    sunroof

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 55 MPH. NO OTHER CARS DRIVING IN THE NEAR VICINITY AT THE TIME. WARM SUNNY DAY, NO WEATHER CHANGES. HEARD A LOUD POP AND GLASS IMMEDIATELY BEGAN SHOWERING DOWN."~3,000 mi, complaint #1423701
    • "WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN WARM WEATHER I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION LIKE SOMETHING HAD HIT THE CAR. I PULLED THE CAR OVER AND DID NOT SEE ANY DAMAGE. LATER THAT DAY I DISCOVERED THAT THE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED. I DID NOT HAVE IT ELEVATED OR OPEN WHILE D…"~13,000 mi, complaint #1437615
    • "WE WERE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 5 NORTH AROUND ROSEBURG OR AT ABOUT 65 MPH AND SUDDENLY THE SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED OUTWARD. IT WAS A SUDDEN AND LOAD EXPLOTION AND WAS VERY VERY VERY FRIGHTENING. WE ARE ATTACHING A PICTURE OF THE DAMAGE. NOTE, WE FEEL FAIRLY CONF…"~19,000 mi, complaint #1378015
    • "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…"~38,954 mi, complaint #1576621
    • "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…"~45,000 mi, complaint #1704078
  18. #18

    throttle and pedal

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "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 C…"~13,360 mi, complaint #1431258
    • "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 ([REDACTED ADDRESS], CHARLOTTE, NC 28273, [REDACTED PHONE]) STATED THAT TH…"~43,000 mi, complaint #1590516
    • "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."~255,000 mi, complaint #1614579
  19. #19

    transmission cvt

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "BAD VIBRATION WHILE THE CAR IS STOPPED IN GEAR SHAKES THE OCCUPANTS. THIS VIBRATION HAPPENS WHEN THE ENGINE RPM FALLS TO 500 TO 550 ON THE TACHOMETER. HONDA REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING TO FIX THE ISSUE BASED ON A FEAR OF THE EPA AND FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS FOR THE V…"~3,909 mi, complaint #1361240
    • "2016 HONDA CR-V VIBRATION ISSUE - MORE THAN TWO MONTHS AGO, I STARTED TO NOTICE A SLIGHT VIBRATION UNDER MY DRIVER'S SEAT WHEN AT IDLE, E.G. SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM AHMC REGARDING A SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT NEEDED T…"~4,468 mi, complaint #1338836
    • "2016 HONDA CRV HESITATES WHEN GOING FROM STOP BELIEVE TO BE THE CVT"~17,500 mi, complaint #1599319
    • "I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A LAG IN THE TAKE OFF IN MY VEHICLE CAUSED BY AN ISSUE WITH THE HONDA CVT OR CONSTANT VELOCITY TRANSMISSION. IT OCCURS AT THE MOST INCONVENIENT TIMES AND IS NOT PREDICTABLE. THE LAG OR PAUSE HAPPENS WHEN MERGING AND WHEN TRYING TO AVOID B…"~22,000 mi, complaint #1558650
  20. #20

    tire failure

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "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 SI…"~3,500 mi, complaint #1315369
    • "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 BEL…"~7,500 mi, complaint #1342046
    • "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 FRON…"~9,500 mi, complaint #1427804
    • "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 TI…"~20,500 mi, complaint #1457920
  21. #21

    transmission automatic

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATLEY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE AND LOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (NORTH SHORE HONDA LOCATED IN GLEN HEAD, NY), BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. SEVERAL W…"~7,797 mi, complaint #1387935
    • "I PURCHASED A HONDA CRV IN SEPTEMBER 2016.THE TRANSMISSION /GEARBOX HAS REPEATEDLY FAILED. 1. I DRIVED MY CRV AT 8/18/2018,IT WAS THE CASE AT THAT TIME, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY JUMPED TO THE "N-GEAR" POSITION DURING FORWARD MOVEMENT, AND THEN THE CAR SUDDEN…"~9,248 mi, complaint #1673681
    • "OVER THE PAST YEAR OR SO, AFTER I BACK MY CAR OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY (SLIGHT INCLINE) INTO THE STREET, I PLACE MY CAR'S GEAR IN DRIVE. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE CAR HESITATED GOING FORWARD REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF ACCELERATION TO THE ENGINE; IN OTHER WORDS, THE CA…"~22,000 mi, complaint #1384105
    • "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 independ…"~89,000 mi, complaint #2024560
  22. #22

    wiring harness

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "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 T…"~10,193 mi, complaint #1553867
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HONDA OF ITHACA ([REDACTED ADDRESS], ITHACA NY, 14850) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT…"~10,911 mi, complaint #1408084
    • "RODENTS CHEWED THROUGH THE WIRING FOR THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING CAUSING IT TO FAIL. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED IN THE PARKING LOT AT THE APPARTMENT AND WAS ABLE TO BE MANUVERED INTO A SAFE PARKING SPACE."~13,000 mi, complaint #1400761
    • "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 PULLE…"~25,000 mi, complaint #1527192
  23. #23

    engine cooling

    1 stranded, 4 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "ENGINE SUDDENLY OVERHEATED AND STOPPED RUNNING. CAR IS 4 MONTHS OLD WITH 1,600 MILES ON ODOMETER. NO ADVANCE WARNING. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. OURISMAN HONDA BETHESDA MD DIAGNOSED AS PINHOLE IN RADIATOR HOSE. NO CAUSE PROVIDED. ON DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON DC STREET…"~1,600 mi, complaint #1328393
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP SEIZED CAUSING THE FAN BELT AROUND THE METAL TO GET HOT AND FRACTURED, SMOKE AND FLAMES STARTED TO COME FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TO…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1578505
    • "SMOKE FROM THE CAR ON THE ROAD IN 2016 HONDA CRV I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2016 HONDA CRV FROM A HONDA DEALER. ON VALENTINE DAY (2/14/2021) , I WAS DRIVING THE CRV AND STOPPED AT ONE PLACE. WHEN I STARTED THE HONDA CRV LOT OF SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDE…"~44,526 mi, complaint #1727450
    • "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 tow…"~74,879 mi, complaint #1823818
  24. #24

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    1 unsafe, 1 broken, 2 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT AT 46,000 MILES. HONDA KNOWS THEY HAVE ISSUES WITH AC UNITS ON THEIR CARS, ESPECIALLY CRVS…"~460,000 mi, complaint #1689178
  25. #25

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "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…"~16,000 mi, complaint #1426147
    • "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…"~46,564 mi, complaint #1758552
    • "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 ([REDACTED ADDRESS], GREEN BAY, WI 54304) WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DI…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1552849
  26. #26

    steering electric assist

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "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 ESTABLISHMEN…"~20,458 mi, complaint #1489371
    • "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 H…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1687549
  27. #27

    control module

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WHILE DRIVING ALL WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS COME ON. WEST BROAD HONDA UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR FIX, DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWED 30ERRORS. THESE INCL. BRAKES AND STEERING. THEY HAVE TRIED TWICE AND NOW SAY THEY CANNOT TRY ANYTHING ELSE UNTIL IT HAPPENS AGAIN. I FE…"~9,000 mi, complaint #1494141
  28. #28

    evap system

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "PURCHASED A 2016 CR-V IN NOVEMBER 2016 AND WITHIN A DAY THE CABIN OF OUR BRAND NEW VEHICLE FILLS WITH NOXIOUS GAS FUMES FROM A COLD START. THE FUMES ARE VERY STRONG, AFTER DRIVING THE CAR THE FUEL SMELL WILL LESSEN AND ON OCCASION THE SMELL WILL DISSIPATE COMP…"~509 mi, complaint #1356336
    • "STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN CABIN UPON ENTERING VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING, OR WHILE IDLING. HAPPENS WHEN STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON CITY STREET, OR HIGHWAY. CAN BE DISSIPATED BY TURNING ON THE A/C OR OPENING WINDOWS BUT WILL RETURN AFTER CAR IS PARKED OR VENT FAN IS…"~3,200 mi, complaint #1355338
    • "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…"~6,553 mi, complaint #1364653
  29. #29

    paint and clearcoat

    3 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "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 EVE…"~12,156 mi, complaint #1583754
  30. #30

    suspension struts shocks

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "2016 HONDA CRV VIBRATION AT 50 AND 70 MPH SPEEDS AND SHAKES EVEN ON A SMOOTH ROADWAY."~800 mi, complaint #1275533
    • "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 ([REDACTED ADDRESS], SAN ANTONIO, 78216, TX [REDACTED PHONE]) INFORMED HIM THAT THE REAR WHEELS WERE BEN…"~10,000 mi, complaint #1692196
    • "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,…"~28,000 mi, complaint #1706315
  31. #31

    wiper and washer

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "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 INTERM…"~23,950 mi, complaint #1555007
    • "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,…"~96,000 mi, complaint #1945013
  32. #32

    adas collision warning

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "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 PASSENG…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1576099
  33. #33

    alignment and pull

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "REAR WHEEL MISALIGNMENT CAUSING NOISE IN REAR OF VEHICLE AND REAR TIRES TO WEAR OUT. BECAME OBVIOUS AT ABOUT 45,000 MILES. "~45,000 mi, complaint #1475006
  34. #34

    corrosion and rust

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "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…"~1,097 mi, complaint #1557222
  35. #35

    door latch and hinge

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE HAS AN EFFECT ON THE SWITCH THAT OPENS THE REAR HATCH ON THE CAR. IF THE TEMPERATURE IS IN THE 30'S IT WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL THE CARS HEATER WARMS THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR SUFFICIENTLY.THIS IS AN ELECTRIC SWITCH THAT MAY BE DEPRESSED ON EI…"complaint #1625086
    • "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 i…"complaint #1802759
  36. #36

    fuel injector

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "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 rest…"~160,000 mi, complaint #2035023
  37. #37

    heater core and blower

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JULY 2019. THANK GOODNESS IT HAS BEEN A MILD WINTER BECAUSE THE HEAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS COLD. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT LOSING MY HEATER AND THE INABILITY TO DEFROST MY WINDOW DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER. I DID SOME RESEARCH…"~51,000 mi, complaint #1643858
  38. #38

    interior trim

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I GOT INTO MY PARKED CAR MONDAY MORNING MAY 10, 2021 TO FIND A LARGE BURN HOLE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND BACK OF SEAT NEAR THE BELT BUCKLE. I TOOK IT TO MY DAYTONA BEACH HONDA DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY DETERMINED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN THE HEATED SEATS CAUSED TH…"~53,000 mi, complaint #1746782
  39. #39

    key fob and immobilizer

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE CAR OPERATES ON A KEYLESS IGNITION, AND USES PUSH BUTTON START. THE ISSUE IS, ONCE THE CAR IS RUNNING, IT WILL STAY RUNNING WITHOUT THE COMPUTER FAB KEY IN THE CAR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, I CAN LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN AND WALK OUT OF THE CAR WITH THE KEY I…"~600 mi, complaint #1273544
  40. #40

    parking brake

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON A SLOPED DRIVEWAY, MOTOR RUNNING, IN PARK. DRIVER WAS STANDING OUTSIDE THE CAR WITH DRIVER DOOR OPEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST DRIVER SEAT POSITION. PASSENGER REACHED OVER AND PUSHED START/STOP BUTTON (DID NOT CONTACT THE SHIFT LEVER). VEHIC…"~12,500 mi, complaint #1311566
  41. #41

    seat mechanism

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "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 DIFFEREN…"~3,000 mi, complaint #1580079
    • "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."~48,000 mi, complaint #1646490
  42. #42

    starter

    2 stranded

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "INABILITY TO START CAR AFTER BEING PARKED NEEDING TO BE JUMP STARTED."~46,000 mi, complaint #1693821
  43. #43

    steering rack mechanical

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "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 mov…"~134,699 mi, complaint #2093889
  44. #44

    backup camera

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "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 re…"complaint #1761125
  45. #45

    brake pads and rotors

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "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…"~35,400 mi, complaint #1571670
  46. #46

    cruise control conventional

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. MOVED HANDS AND FEET TO MAKE SURE I WAS NOT CAUSING IT, THEN PRESSED CANCEL BUTTON ON CRUISE TO STOP IT. BY THIS TIME I WAS GOING 80 MPH. LUCKILY NO CARS WERE IN FRONT O…"~800 mi, complaint #1285662
  47. #47

    engine mounts

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "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 I…"~23,600 mi, complaint #1462116
  48. #48

    exhaust system

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "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 VE…"complaint #1358664
  49. #49

    fluid leak unspecified

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CHEMICAL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WITH A VISIBLE UNKNOWN FLUID LEAK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AUTONATION HONDA AT BEL AIR MALL ([REDACTED ADDRESS] S., MOBILE, AL 3…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1710272
  50. #50

    horn

    1 broken

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "CAR HORN DO NOT WORK, CONTROLS ON CAR STEER WHEEL DOES NOT WORK."complaint #1458923
  51. #51

    hv system fault reduced power

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I WAS GETTING ON TO THE HIGHWAY ABOUT TO MERGE AND MY CAR JUST WENT INTO A SUDDEN DECREASED POWER AND NO POWER OVER 2500 RPM. *TR"~92,484 mi, complaint #1664772
  52. #52

    lighting exterior

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Unknown electrical problem. Both headlights will go out simultaneously without warning while driving. Frequent malfunction of running lamps, headlamps, break lamps. "complaint #2159930
  53. #53

    mirror

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THERE IS A RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE REVIEW MIRROR PART. I HAD THE RECALL DONE ON THE RADIO RATTLE BUT THIS IS SOMETHING NEW. EVERYONE I TALK TO HAS A RATTLE I'M HOPING YOU DO A RECALL ON THIS SO IT CAN BE FIXED."~18,000 mi, complaint #1594749
  54. #54

    power steering hydraulic

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "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 DRI…"complaint #1389236
  55. #55

    software or update

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "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…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1703256
  56. #56

    stability and traction control

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "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…"~1,500 mi, complaint #1441615
  57. #57

    suspension arms and bushings

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "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…"complaint #1638641
  58. #58

    timing belt or chain

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "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…"~21,000 mi, complaint #1739221
  59. #59

    wheel bearing

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "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 s…"complaint #1893048
  60. #60

    wheel or rim

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "REAR WHEELS ARE BENT INWARD, WAS LIKE THIS WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 2016. *TR"complaint #1671444

NHTSA investigations

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