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2016 Honda Cr V

Based on reports from 541 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
541
Crashes
62
Fires
5
Recalls
3
TSBs
85
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 541 complaints, 62 crashes, 5 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

vibration at idle

43 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX
2

extremely uncomfortable seats

16 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

4 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

100 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 20K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

204
0–30K
74
30–60K
22
60–90K
6
90–120K
3
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (204 reports) • Median: 20K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (100 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine100 (18%)
Other83 (15%)
Fuel System70 (13%)
Electrical61 (11%)
Drivetrain45 (8%)
Airbags31 (6%)
Speed Control26 (5%)
Brakes19 (4%)

2016 Honda Cr V: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2016 Honda Cr V, with 100 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 20,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 20K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Honda Cr V, with 70 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Honda Cr V, with 61 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Honda Cr V, with 45 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

40
16
83
17
48
18
92
19
59
20
53
21
50
22
35
23
38
24
40
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Honda Cr V. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

15V714000Nov 2015

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

17V305000Jun 2017

ENGINE

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.

23V858000Mar 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Honda Cr V is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2016 Honda Cr V vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

541

Class avg

449

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2016.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 541 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Honda Cr V: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Honda Cr V?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Honda Cr V is related to the engine, with 100 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Honda Cr V reliable?
The 2016 Honda Cr V has 541 complaints, 62 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Honda Cr V problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Honda Cr V have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Honda Cr V has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Cr V problems start?
Based on 313 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 20,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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