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2016 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

39
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 39 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

What owners report

  • gasoline smell · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi24
30–60k mi10
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 14, 2020 · 22,000 miles

    Engine

    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 vehicle was first purchased. The vehicle was taken to culver city honda located at 9055 w washington blvd, culver city, ca 90232, where it was determined that the…

    ODI 11309257

  • September 12, 2019 · 23,000 miles

    Engine · 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…

    ODI 11266144

  • August 20, 2019

    Engine

    2016 honda cr-v. Consumer writes in regard to vehicle failure to start then stalls, and also intermittent engine hesitation. *as *js

    ODI 11269657

  • August 15, 2019 · 68,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other

    Upon entering and attempting to start the suv, after closing the door and buckling the entire system will not start intermittently. Stranding the passengers and requiring a boost from another vehicle or tow truck. The lights come on when you attempt to start the vehicle but the engine only clicks and failes to start. A certified mechanic has investigate the alternator, and battery, both were functioning correctly.…

    ODI 11268726

  • August 1, 2019

    Body · Engine · 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…

    ODI 11300347

  • June 29, 2019 · 37,976 miles

    Engine

    Car engine **under warranty** is burning excessive oil which can eventually lead to catastrophic engine failure. [warranty: 5 yr/60k miles; have owned just over 3 yrs w/ 38k miles] 1) having worked on my own cars 30+ years i noted it was burning far too much oil between changes. Took car to dealer for 'engine oil consumption test' 6/29/19; dealer denied car had burned any oil despite stick showing engine had in fact…

    ODI 11271014

  • June 25, 2019 · 38,000 miles

    Engine

    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 towed to the contacts residence. The contact later called honda cars of rock hill dealer, (located at [redacted], rock hill, sc 29730, [redacted]) and was…

    Fire reported

    ODI 11222704

  • June 1, 2019 · 27,200 miles

    Engine · Unknown Or Other

    CAR VIBRATES/SHAKES WHEN SITTING STILL IN IDLE

    ODI 11220725

  • April 16, 2019 · 20,000 miles

    Cruise Control · Engine · Interior Lighting

    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 was taken to the local dealer (classic honda of texoma 2020 n hwy 75, denison, tx 75020 [redacted]) where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was…

    ODI 11207503

  • April 9, 2019

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Smell of fuel in cabin and stalling when in reverse

    ODI 11203604

  • March 7, 2019 · 50,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    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], murray, ut 84107, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

    ODI 11185029

  • March 1, 2019 · 35,000 miles

    Engine · Unknown Or Other

    I bought a honda crv 2016 and has 35,0000 miles on it. However, there is a sudden shake as soon as you put the vehicle to drive. In other words, the rpm drops on drive but increases in park. The car is fairly new and it should not do this. Also, my car has never been in an accident. This becomes a cause of concern everyime i am at a traffic light, even my seat and my side mirrors tends to shake also, 2015 crv were…

    ODI 11192199

  • February 14, 2019 · 50,000 miles

    Engine · Unknown Or Other

    Excessive oil (no oil leak) engine oil disappeared 2 quarts after only 3000 miles from last oil change. No towing, racing, mountains, etc. Contacted honda, they say according to honda policy only honda vehicles that consumpt 1 qtr oil per 1000 mile are consider abnormal. Since my cr-v consumpt about 1 qtr per 1500 mile, honda say it is normal and will not honoring their warranty.

    ODI 11183767

  • January 26, 2019 · 11,888 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    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 normal despite evidence to the contrary. According to honda, this (our crv) was the first time they had a complaint. Please please please investigate and issue…

    1 injury

    ODI 11173390

  • January 24, 2019 · 10,500 miles

    Engine

    While braking car accelarated and ended with hitting a tree.. Extensive damage was done to front end. Had to be towed and estimate for damages well over $7000. All i have is a quick pic with my phone so i can tx to you if you need..

    Crash reported

    ODI 11174958

  • December 17, 2018

    Electrical System · Engine · 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…

    ODI 11278066

  • December 17, 2018 · 25,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    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 pulled into a parking lot about 300' away, put the vehicle into park, and upon exiting saw fire coming from the front of the engine compartment. The fire department…

    Fire reported

    ODI 11164044

  • December 3, 2018 · 43,000 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    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], charlotte, nc 28273, [redacted]) stated that the failure was caused by a throttle position sensor failure. An independent mechanic also inspected the vehicle and stated that the manufacturer was aware of the failure. The…

    ODI 11241256

  • November 3, 2018 · 41,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cr-v. While driving 30 mph, the engine shut off and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the power steering and brakes failed to operate. The vehicle was coasted to a stop on the side of the road and towed to community honda (8340 w 159th st, orland park, il 60462, [redacted]). The dealer diagnosed that the water pump, gasket, and alternator…

    ODI 11151220

  • October 20, 2018 · 35,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    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.

    ODI 11141607

  • September 13, 2018 · 17,585 miles

    Engine

    Hesitation when trying to accelerate. Happens anytime- step on the gas and it takes a few seconds before the acceleration starts. Happens when starting out at a traffic light or when you first start accelerating after slowing down or at a stop.

    ODI 11130731

  • September 4, 2018 · 18,000 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Hesitation when trying to accelerate. Happens anytime- step on the gas and it takes a few seconds before the acceleration starts.

    ODI 11124554

  • May 29, 2018 · 48,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Oil issue..there seems to be a recall on honda vehicles in china due to gasoline flowing into the oil..my son was checking the oil and it smells like gas...i hope this does not case a fire hazard as my oil now has become gasoline. Yet no recall in america why?

    ODI 11098520

  • February 13, 2018 · 100 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    From new, the cabin fills with noxious gas fumes. Honda dealership says honda is aware of the problem but will not do anything to fix it as they are unaware of a fix. Unacceptable from honda

    1 injury

    ODI 11072515

  • November 22, 2017 · 5 miles

    Engine

    My honda crv several times randomly after right turn, resists / hesitates to accelerate. Pretty much looses complete acceleration even if i press accelerator. But it picks up after few seconds. Couple of times i had been in close situation as after i make right turn since it doesn't pickup speed, the traffic came close to my vehicle. I took to honda dealer 2 times so far and they said since this cannot be reproduced…

    ODI 11140346