Electrical System Related Problems of the 2016 Honda CR-V

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2016 Honda CR-V. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (three problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Honda CR-V


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2016 Honda CR-V

The Electrical System problem

2016 Honda Cr-v’s Smart locking system failed. The Smart locking system caused the car battery to drain if it wasn’t driven within 24 hours. After numerous car battery replacements, a Honda auto repair replaced the door handle and repaired the Smart locking system.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

For the 4th time a dead battery. System show all good, battery, alternator. Jump the car and wife mad as can be. I don't need this from a Honda car.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

If car is not driven for a few days the battery will be dead. Car has new battery. Doing my research this has been a problem for 2011-2019 Honda crv why is there no recall for this. This is unacceptable apparently it has something to do with the vsa system.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Honda CR-V model year vehicles:



CR-V Service Bulletins
CR-V Safety Recalls
CR-V Defect Investigations