2016 Honda Cr V
Common Problems
Ranked from 117 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
43 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Unexplained Engine Failures Causing Loss of Power
23complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine suddenly loses power and fails to shift gears, leading to loss of control.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V305000
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Fuel System Emissions Causing Strong Gasoline Smell
20complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe vehicle emits a strong gasoline smell inside and outside the cabin, especially after starting or during idling.
Related recall: 23V858000
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Fuel System Leaks Causing Unburned Fuel Odor
20complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe vehicle emits an unburned fuel odor inside and outside the cabin, especially when idling or after driving.
Related recall: 23V858000
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Brake System Failures Causing Inability to Stop
17complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake system fails to stop the vehicle, leading to accidents and potential injury.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine stalls at idle due to stop-start system failure
9complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls or hesitates when idling, especially after driving.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V305000
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Power Train Issues Resulting in Severe Vibrations
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe vehicle experiences severe vibrations while stopped in gear, especially at low speeds.
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Airbag recall issues
6complaintsHigh severityElectricalMultiple reports of airbags not deploying during accidents, linked to Takata recalls.
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Electrical System Issues Leading to Unintended Acceleration
6complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences unintended acceleration, leading to crashes and potential injury.
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Fuel odor in cabin
4complaintsLow severityFuel systemThere is a strong gasoline smell in the passenger cabin, especially when the engine is warm.
Related recall: 23V858000
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Steering System Failure Due to Rodent Damage
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringRodents chew through wiring, causing the power steering to fail and the steering to become unresponsive.
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Tire blowouts
4complaintsMedium severityOtherSeveral instances of tire blowouts, particularly in cold weather or at moderate speeds.
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Sunroof glass explosion
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof glass has suddenly exploded while the car was being driven on a highway.
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Airbag Deployment Without Impact
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalAirbags deploy without any impact or collision, posing a safety risk.
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Airbag system malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe airbag system malfunctions, deploying unnecessarily or failing to deploy during a collision.
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Air conditioning failure
2complaintsLow severityFuel systemThe air conditioning system stops working, especially in hot weather, reducing cooling efficiency.
$800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V858000
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Battery drain after parking
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe battery drains after being parked for short periods, even though the alternator and battery check out.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Battery Drain and Failure to Start
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe battery drains quickly and the vehicle fails to start.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Battery Failure
2complaintsLow severityElectricalMultiple reports of battery issues causing the car not to start or requiring frequent jump starts.
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Engine Burning Oil and Smoking
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine burns oil rapidly and emits an abnormal odor of smoke.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V305000
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Engine misfire and power loss
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine misfires and loses power unexpectedly, often accompanied by multiple warning lights.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V305000
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Engine oil consumption
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes excessive oil, leading to potential catastrophic failure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V305000
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Engine Stall at Idle
2complaintsMedium severityEngineReports of engine stalling or hesitating at idle, especially under cold conditions.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V305000
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Engine stalling and hesitation
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls and hesitates when accelerating from a complete stop, causing difficulty in driving.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V305000
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Engine Stalling During Acceleration
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stutters and stalls during acceleration, leading to dangerous situations.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V305000
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Engine vibration and stalling
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine vibrates severely at idle and occasionally stalls when accelerating or decelerating.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V305000
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Front passenger airbag deployment without collision
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe front passenger airbag deployed during a low-speed collision, despite no actual impact.
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Fuel Line Leak Causing Fire Hazard
2complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel lines are leaking, causing a fire hazard during driving.
$300–$1,200est. fuel line/tank repair · 2–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V858000
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Fuel pump failure
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump fails, causing the car to stall or lose power, especially under load or in hot weather.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V858000
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Hatchback Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityElectricalIssues with the hatchback opening, particularly in cold weather.
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Power steering failure
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering system has failed multiple times, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 31
Severe windshield chipping
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe windshield chips easily from stones or pebbles on the highway, requiring frequent replacement.
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Smart door handle system failure
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe smart door handle system fails, causing the car to unlock automatically or not lock properly.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 33
Steering wheel locking up
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up, making it difficult to control the vehicle, leading to multiple close calls.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 34
Steering Wheel Vibration
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringDriver reports of vibration in the steering wheel, especially at highway speeds.
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Steering wheel vibration at low speeds
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel vibrates when the car is idling or moving at low speeds, affecting passenger comfort.
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Sunroof Malfunction Leading to Glass Explosions
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof suddenly explodes during driving, posing a significant safety risk.
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Sunroof spontaneous shattering
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof spontaneously shattered without prior indication of cracks or extreme temperature changes.
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Transmission Malfunction Causing Unintended Acceleration
2complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission malfunctions, causing unintended acceleration and loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 39
Uncontrollable Acceleration
2complaintsHigh severityEngineSeveral instances of uncontrollable acceleration leading to accidents and property damage.
Related recall: 17V305000
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Unexplained Shaking
2complaintsMedium severityEngineRandom shaking or vibration of the vehicle, especially when idling or at low speeds.
Related recall: 17V305000
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Unintended Acceleration During Start-Up
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe vehicle unexpectedly surges and accelerates uncontrollably during start-up, posing a safety risk.
Related recall: 17V305000
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Unreliable TPMS
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is unreliable and requires frequent battery replacements.
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Vehicle speed control issues
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe vehicle unexpectedly accelerates or fails to respond to the brake pedal under certain conditions.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.