Its 3 recall campaigns is the fewest of the six model years we cover (2016–2021); the busiest has 8.
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Where complaints cluster
Complaints are spread out; the most-reported components are electrical system (59, of which 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire and 1 an injury), engine (53, of which 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire and 2 an injury) and power train (42, of which 1 mentions a crash and 3 an injury). Across all 394 reports, 40 describe a crash, 4 a fire and 28 at least one injury.
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Complaints vs. other years
Its 394 complaints are the fewest of the 6 years we cover, even though newer years have had less time to collect reports.
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Recent reports
15 complaints (4% of the total) were filed in the last 12 months, a slow but steady flow of new reports, most often about the electrical system (4).
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Fuel economy and running cost
Its most efficient version (2.4-litre 4-cylinder) is rated 29 mpg combined, better than most for the 2016 SUVs we cover (median 24 mpg across 44 other EPA listings); the thirstiest version is rated 27 mpg. At 15,000 miles a year and the national average regular gasoline price of $4.28 (EIA, week of Oct 19, 2026), fuel would cost about $2,220 a year in the most efficient version and about $2,380 in the thirstiest.
Body class
SUV
Drive types
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Complaint trends
394 complaints on file with NHTSA, by category.
Other137 (35%)
Engine73 (19%)
Electrical59 (15%)
Drivetrain42 (11%)
Airbag31 (8%)
Steering17 (4%)
Visibility & lighting15 (4%)
Brakes13 (3%)
Fuel system7 (2%)
Top components as NHTSA logged them:
Unknown or other — 49 complaints (12%)
Electrical system — 38 complaints (10%)
Engine — 38 complaints (10%)
Fuel/propulsion system — 32 complaints (8%)
Air bags — 20 complaints (5%)
Power train — 19 complaints (5%)
What owners told NHTSA
Short excerpts from owner reports submitted to NHTSA. They are unverified and describe one vehicle each.
“While I was driving on I-75 in Cincinnati OH my vehicle suddenly lost all power with no advanced warning.”
“My 2016 Honda CR‑V has only had one driver since purchase and currently has approximately 86,000 miles.”
“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.”
Recalls
3 campaigns on file. Check a specific car with our VIN recall check.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Engine· 17V305000 · 2017-05-04
The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.
Consequence: The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module· 15V714000 · 2015-10-29
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other …
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CR-V vehicles manufactured October 12, 2015, to October 19, 2015. The metal housing surrounding the driver's air bag inflator in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began in November 2015.
Investigations
EA19001 (EA)Closed
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Opened 2019-04-19 · Closed 2024-09-19
NHTSA summary
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW. The ECU receives signals from crash sensors moun…
Manufacturer communications
Service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. They are not recalls.
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