2015 Honda CR-V
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Compact SUVs · 4th gen generation

2016 Honda CR-V: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Well 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.

Reliability

83/100

Well above average

Repairs, 5 years

$1,775

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$7,034

29 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$13,036

$11,471 – $14,600, estimate

Recalls

3

on record

Owner complaints

394

filed with NHTSA

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.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$980
Transmission & drivetrain$377
Electrical system$115
Driver-assist & stability$87
Body, glass & interior$50
Steering$50

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Honda CR-V

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (14/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202445/100
202363/100
202284/100
202179/100
202081/100
201940/100
201814/100
201717/100
201683/100
201546/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2016 Honda CR-V a year to avoid?

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).

How many recalls does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?

3 recalls on record with NHTSA.