Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Honda CR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Honda CR-V has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 395 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V305000 Replacement Engine Assembled with Wrong Pistons NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V714000 Driver Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 102 complaints
- Unknown or Other 86 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 65 complaints
- Electrical System 64 complaints
- Power Train 45 complaints
- Air Bags 32 complaints
Of the 395 complaints on file, 40 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 395 complaints, owners report 36 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Honda CR-V has an average reliability rating, primarily due to some significant recalls such as issues with the fuel pump, engine, and airbag inflator. Although these recalls are notable, they affect a limited production range. Owner complaints mostly fall under miscellaneous categories and don't point to any widespread systemic issues affecting reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$600 | common |
| engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| airbag inflator | Any mileage | $500–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake pad inspection and replacement
- Engine air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Spark plugs replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odor or leaks
- Engine misfires
- Airbag warning lights
- Decreased fuel efficiency
- Rough idling or stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Honda CR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.