2016 Honda CR-V: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyWell above average
It scores 83 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,215 to own, including $1,775 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tan
EngineMay 4, 2017 · campaign 17V305000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator ModuleOct 29, 2015 · campaign 15V714000
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CR-V vehicles manufactured October 12, 2015, to October 19, 2015. The metal housing surrounding the driver's air bag inflator in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No. It scores 83 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2016 Honda CR-V reliable?
It scores 83 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 394 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,775 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2016 Honda CR-V cost to own?
About $11,215 over 5 years: $2,406 in lost value, $1,775 in repairs and $7,034 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,036 today.
What are the best years of the Honda CR-V?
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (14/100).