2016 Honda CR-V Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
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
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11124336 — filed 09/04/2018
“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
“GAS FUMES IN PASSENGER CABIN. WE GET GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER CABIN ON A REGULAR BASIS. NO GAS LEAKING ON GROUND THAT WE CAN…”NHTSA complaint 11084545 — filed 04/11/2018
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Honda CR-V have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Honda CR-V: 65 of 388 complaints on file (16.8%). 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 fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
