2016 Honda CR-V Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- gasoline smell · 5 records
- fuel smell · 5 records
- strong fuel · 5 records
- fuel odor · 4 records
- smells like · 4 records
- passenger cabin · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 24 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
My crv has a drained battery 3 times in a year, after parked in the garage for as little as two days. Very undeniable for a new vehicle. I charged it over night, took it to the honda dealership and they told me the battery was fine!
ODI 11270094
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Smell of fuel in cabin and stalling when in reverse
ODI 11203604
Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2016 honda cr-v recently got 21 mpg on a 300+ highway mile trip. From day 1, the advertised mileage of 32 mpg has never been reached. It has steadily declined till i am getting 21 mpg. I recently read an article where honda admitted that vehicles produced in the years 2016-2019 cr-v's were experiencing significant mpg declines due to a defect that was allowing oil to mix with gas. This defect affected autos in…
ODI 11186194
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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
When we were reversing the car brakes stopped responding. The car wouldn't turn off and it kept rolling backwards so we had to use the emergency brakes. We put it into drive and the car still rolled backwards and the brakes wouldn't respond.
ODI 11181983
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle vibrates at idle speed. The same problem with 2015 honda crv
ODI 11185096
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
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
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cr-v. On three separate occasions, while driving, the contact was informed that fuel was pouring out underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to joe morgan honda (located at 176 n garver rd, monroe, oh 45050, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced.…
ODI 11124336
Fuel/Propulsion System
I bought my vehicle a year ago. For the past 4 weeks i have now been smelling fuel odor in the passenger cabin. There is no particular pattern and at times it is so strong that i have had to open the window to breathe while driving. This only happens when the car is driving.
ODI 10991048
Fuel/Propulsion System
Often there is a strong fuel odor inside the cabin. This seems to occur upon starting the vehicle when warm after recently being driven; noticeable both when stationary after engine start and upon starting to drive.
ODI 10959892
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Gasoline smell comes into a cabin: -while driving, -when the engine starts after 5-10 min of resting gasoline smell comes outside out of the engine. The car was inspected at honda authorized service and the issue was confirmed. The issue is not repairable on march 2017. There are following concerns: - the car may blow on a rode while driving - may cause a fire while stored in a garage - may cause health issues due…
ODI 10966493
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel fumes in the vehicle and out of the vehicle. Very noticeable when parked in garage. We will not park in an enclosed area any more. When you first get in vehicle the fuel smell is strong; also strong when backing up. At highway speed the smell dissipates. Honda states its a known issue with no fix in sight! (they were able to duplicate the smell with no issue found!) this is a safety issue and we do not feel…
ODI 10967730
Fuel/Propulsion System
Cr-v cabin intermittently fills with gasoline fumes, stong gasoline ordor causes extreme respiratory distress, including burning, coughing, and choking. Honda said they are aware of the issue and there is no fix at this time. I am afraid to drive the car and they offer no solution. It happens upon starting, idling, driving, it circulates through the cabin, closing the vents helps slightly, strong gasoline smell also…
ODI 10958324
Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle has a very strong smell of fuel (gasoline) in the passenger cabin after the engine has warmed up. It is especially strong when the car has been refueled, when the engine is warm and you are making frequent stops or are backing up. Honda service staff state honda america is aware of the complaints with the 2016 crv but they have not identified a problem nor do they have a fix. They did have me complete a…
ODI 10956335
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Strong fuel smell in the cabin of the car when i first start driving. Been noticing it daily over past several weeks.
ODI 10955141
Fuel/Propulsion System
Strong gasoline smell in cabin of vehicle,causing head ache burning eyes and nausea while operating.
ODI 10959084
Fuel/Propulsion System
Strong gasoline odor in cabin upon entering vehicle, while driving, or while idling. Happens when stationary, in motion, on city street, or highway. Can be dissipated by turning on the a/c or opening windows but will return after car is parked or vent fan is used.
ODI 10954007
Fuel/Propulsion System
On start-up and when backing up intermittently the vehicle has a strong smell of raw gasoline inside the cabin. The car has not been recently fueled (currently has 1/4 tank). Dealership says that honda has issued no service bulletins or communications for this issue. Online postings, and nhtsa complaints, show other 2016 cr-v owners are reporting the same issue.
ODI 10945633
Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle cabin smells like gasoline while driving. There are no leaks anywhere, this is persistent. I looked on a honda cr-v forum and saw many people have the same problem. The dealership is unable to fix it, honda has done nothing. There was a class action law suit filed for this problem. *tr
ODI 10944193
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
In late november/early december, i began to smell gasoline fumes in the cabin of my 2016 honda crv. The problem has replicated after the vehicle has been driven for at least 20 minutes and then left idling. On january 7th when my car was dropped off at lia, i received a phone call within an hour stating that they replicated the smell. Lia honda had my car for 35 days. On february 10th, they contacted me and told me…
ODI 10967388
Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle is emitting a very strong gas odor! It is most noticeable when i open the door from the house to the garage (every time.) the entire garage smells like gas. It is noticeable when stopped at a traffic light. It is noticed when coming back to the car after having gone into a store for a quick errand(s). I took the car to a honda dealer. They kept it overnight and for most of a day. When i came in i was…
ODI 10968556
Fuel/Propulsion System
There is a fuel smell which is very noticeable when idling. The dealer said it is the winter fuel blend but winter is over and the smell is still there. This sounds like it could be dangerous at many levels.
ODI 10990959