45 of the
545 complaints about the 2016 Honda Cr-V are about the
transmission — 8% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
22,000 miles.
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45
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Power Train
45100.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain across every Honda Cr-V year
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.
NHTSA complaint #11620275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesIrvine, CA
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #11614357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesChicago, IL
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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.
NHTSA complaint #11561446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carmel, IN1 injured
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #11548997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kennesaw, GA
POWER TRAIN
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
NHTSA complaint #11547095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moncks Corner, SC
POWER TRAIN
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
NHTSA complaint #11541251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Braintree, MA
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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.
NHTSA complaint #11528940 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mountain City, TN
POWER TRAIN
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
NHTSA complaint #11527287 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elizabethtown, KY
POWER TRAIN
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!!!
NHTSA complaint #11509285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brighton, MICrash1 injured
POWER TRAIN
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).
NHTSA complaint #11495586 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Los Angeles, CA
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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.
NHTSA complaint #11488891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 74,879 milesWashington, DC
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #11472592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orange City, FL
POWER TRAIN
Intermittently my crv will stall/shut off after a complete stop. It happens almost every day now.
NHTSA complaint #11450105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lilburn, GA
POWER TRAIN
- 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.
NHTSA complaint #11447589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
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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.
NHTSA complaint #11437175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Newark, NJ
POWER TRAIN
I put my car in reverse and it stalled. It began rolling backwards. The battery light came on. I live near two churches and people were leaving church. My vehicle rolled backward and nearly hit the car behind me. I'm so grateful that none of the people leaving church were hit- the area is so busy and everyone has to walk to their cars parallel parked on the side of the road. I started rolling backwards rapidly and neither they nor I would have had any warning that was about to happen. That's just a bit of luck. I was surprised to find this is a well known issue described in Honda Service Bulletin 18-072 and reported frequently to the NHTSA. It's just chance I didn't hit a car or person since the stall occurred on an incline and in a busy area. I'm just so shocked the car hasn't been recalled to fix this dangerous problem.
NHTSA complaint #11431788 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lockport, IL
POWER TRAIN
Dies when in reverse has happened multiple times at startup
NHTSA complaint #11428222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,000 milesOwasso, OK
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE STALL AFTER A FEW SECONDS BACKING UP. POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM FROM WHAT I HAVE READ. 22,000 MILE VEHICLE, PURCHASED NEW 3-16-2016 STARTS FINE, THE AFTER I BACK A FEW SECONDS LATER, MOTOR ABRUPTLY STALLS. VERY INTERMITTENT, HAPPENS ONLY UPON STARTING IN AM, ONCE EVERY FEW WEEKS
NHTSA complaint #11414898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,000 milesBrooklyn, NY
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #11406790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,000 milesChico, CA
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #11374572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,000 milesWheaton, MD
POWER TRAIN
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
NHTSA complaint #11342883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 11,875 milesRidgewood, NY
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #11306372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chico, CA
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #11300347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesAliquippa, PA
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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.
NHTSA complaint #11299526 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Angeles, CA
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #11278066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 23,000 milesLAS Vegas, NV
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #11266144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Castro Valley, CA
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND THEN IN PARK. ALSO, THE BATTERY AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN HONDA DEALER IN SAN LEANDRO, CALIFORNIA WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVER'S ERROR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
NHTSA complaint #11258351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,500 milesSAN Bernardino, CA
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CAR HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN ACCELERATING. IF IT DOES NOT FULLY STALL THEN IT PAUSES AND ACCELERATES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO FOUND NO CODE PROBLEMS WITH IT AT ALL. I NEED ASSISTANCE AS I FEEL IT IS A RECALL ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11257510 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 17,500 milesMiddleboro, MA
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2016 HONDA CRV HESITATES WHEN GOING FROM STOP BELIEVE TO BE THE CVT
NHTSA complaint #11252765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,000 milesWest Hills, CA
POWER TRAIN
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 ISSUES HAVE BEEN POINTED OUT AT SERVICE APPMNTS, HONDA DEALERSHIP REPORTS NO ISSUE FOUND, ALL ABOVE PROBLEMS HAVE INCREASED IN INTENSITY WISH TO BE ON RECORD AS TO THESE ISSUES
NHTSA complaint #11220793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.