2016 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

99Engine complaints

25.5%Of all 388 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE99 · 25.5%

Unspecified / other84 · 21.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM65 · 16.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM62 · 16%

POWER TRAIN45 · 11.6%

Share of the 388 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. HAPPENS ANYTIME- STEP ON THE GAS AND IT TAKES A FEW SECONDS BEFORE THE ACCELERATION STARTS.”NHTSA complaint 11124554 — filed 09/05/2018

“I HAVE RETURNED TO THE DEALER TWICE BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN AN INCREASE IN MY OIL LEVEL AND A GASOLINE SMELL ON THE DIPSTICK. TWICE…”NHTSA complaint 11099156 — filed 06/01/2018

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11098520 — filed 05/29/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Honda CR-V have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Honda CR-V: 99 of 388 complaints on file (25.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Honda CR-V have in total?

388 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 40 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 36 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.