general problems of the 2016 Honda CR-V

19 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2016 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2016 CR-V.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2025

I was in a very low speed fender bender and hit the vehicle in front of me square in the tail end. The airbag needlessly deployed leaving me with a burn and disabled my vehicle. It was a collision that should have been driven away from after the exchange of information. Instead my vehicle which has very little damage required a tow truck die to the deployed airbag.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2024

No accident happened, passengers air deployed and exploded.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2024

It was snowing day, I drove in a local road around 10mph. When facing with a curve, I hit the brake yet the snow cause the tail tilted to the curb. Three of the passenger side airbags exploded and no body damage was detected. I'm not sure if the speed was fast enough for the airbags to deployed.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2024

Weight sensor light is on. There is a recall on newer models.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2024

The contact owned a 2016 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and attempting to avoid colliding with a second vehicle the driver lost control of the steering and crashed into a utility pole. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bag partially deployed and did not protect the driver. The contact sustained back and neck injuries which later required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 158,000.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2024

Driver side and left back side airbags deployed while driving on the highway in the fast lane. No impact to the car occurred to lead this to happen. No damaged to the car occurred. No other vehicles were involved. Turned I hard turned the wheel and all left side window and driver seat airbags deployed. No warning or messages problem was seen prior to accident. Sustained a tbi as a result.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2023

The contact owned a 2016 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a red light, it was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit. As a result, the vehicle was sent careening 80 feet forward through the intersection before coming to a complete stop. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The driver and passenger were transported to an area hospital by emt. The driver was treated for unspecified injuries to her head and lower back, while the passenger was treated for unspecified injuries to his head, neck, and lower back. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by insurance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2023

I bought this car from hillside Honda in queens, NY in June 8th 2016. It was a floor model that I was told by the salesman I got a great deal on it and I found out later it wasn't true. Let me get to the point, I found out this car is a lemon car. From the frontal airbag to the engine, it's a complete nightmare. My focus is more on the engine itself. The vehicle vibrates too much, I keep this car well maintained. At 62,000 miles, I already changed the fuel pump, fuel injectors, spark plugs, ignition coil, the vehicle is still vibrating and dies while driving. I feel this is completely shocking. Never in my life in the last past decade, I never had any vehicle from 1993 to 2022 which I have this issue with. I reached out to many experienced mechanics, they all told me, this car wasn't built well. What else you need to change to make this car drivable. You can't use the ac on a hot summer, I regret every single day in my life buying a Honda. It was my dream car but I got a lemon. I need help because I'm stuck with this piece of work. I'm not willing to spend a dime more because I am the only owner who drives this vehicle since the day I bought it, I barely drive it because I want it to last long enough so I can enjoy my investment but as I said previously, at 62,000 the vehicle is completely useless. I found out from an obd port sensor reporting that this vehicle was built with the wrong engine components, therefore it should be replaced. I want someone to conduct an investigation and take necessary action against Honda motor CO. For what they've done to many consumers out there. I feel embarrassed to talk about this. I even overpaid for this junk and now I'm stuck with it. And I'm not the only one going through this.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2022

On 12/31/2022 when I started my 2016 Honda crv ex the passanger airbag warning light came on, and stayed on while the car was running. This "passanger airbag" has never come on prior to this, and the owners manual says that if this light comes on- there is a possible problem with the airbag. I will be following up with my dealer for a fix to this possible safety problem. Is this something Honda should cover, under the manufacturer warranty? sincerely, glenn horn gobengals2010@gmail. Com 513-600-3794.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2021

Started the car in the parking lot. The engine was idling a bit rough. Put the car in drive. Suddenly the engine roared and accelerated. Tried to apply the brake. It did not work. Fortunately did not hit any other cars in the parking lot. The car jumped over the curb at the edge of the parking lot, went into a ditch and hit a tree. Came to a stop. The airbag was activated. The engine was still running at high rpm. Fortunately this malfunction happened in a parking lot and not on a busy city road !!!!! this bizarre incident points to potential malfunction of the computer controls. Forensic investigation is needed to rule out this possibility.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2021

Pulled the car out of the parking lot and shifted the gear to drive. Even before I pressed the gas pedal, the engine roared and the car sped out of control. The brake failed. Fortunately was able to avoid other parked cars and the car came to a stop in a ditch at the edge of the parking lot. The car may have traveled about 100 yds before coming to stop. The airbag was deployed and the damage to the front of the car may be extensive. Reporting this failure to the NHTSA in case there are other similar events happening with the 2016 Honda Cr-v model.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2019

Honda Cr-v 2016 touring vehicle travelling at 55 miles/hour on a 57 north freeway with a driver & passenger started pulling to the right (out of carpool lane), uncontrollable and erratic behavior. Immediately both front airbags (driver side & passenger side) and driver side side-airbags got deployed (curtain airbags). The driver tried to control and steer the vehicle towards the left curb/divider to avoid getting into incoming traffic to stop the vehicle. The vehicle hit the divider and took a 180 degree turn and stopped. Accident location: 57 north California, 1/2 mile from katella avenue vehicle condition: front both tires flattened, rear right tire flattened, front both airbags and driver side side-airbags deployed, vehicle front and side damaged.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2018

Takata recall my car contains defective airbags made by takata corporation and its affiliates takata.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2017

Takata recall.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Car horn do not work, controls on car steer wheel does not work.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2017

Takata recall. I hace problems. I notice the air bag no working. Ligths are off all the time. I am a driver for uber. When im driving the light is off. Turn off. I dont know what happen in case of an accident. I am very worried. Please contact me. I prefer talk in spanish.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2017

Vehicle was stopped at a light, and received front crash from incoming vehicle. Air bags did not work, and seatbelt broke. Passenger received significant bodily injury.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2017

Takata recall does my Honda have a takata air bag.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

Did not deploy in accident 2016.


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