general problems of the 2016 Honda CR-V - part 2

79 problems related to equipment 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.

36 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2019

Car vibrates/shakes when sitting still in idle.

37 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2019

I purchased the vehicle in ec 2016 brand new. The car was never involved in any accident. The car was parked in garage and all the sudden we notice that the vehicle's passenger side rear door window exploded/shattered. I did not find any debries or anything inside. I googled it and I notice lots of people complaints on different Honda vehicle with similar incident where read or side window exploded/ shattered. No one was in car so no one was hurt. But this is a risk because normally my daughters sits on that side. I can't imagine what it would be if this happened when she was in her seat in the car.

38 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2019

The car was parked inside my garage. Yesterday evening passenger side rear doowr window shattered/exploded and glasses are on the seat and floor in the back seat. The car was never involved in any accident. It's less than 3 years old and under manfacturer warranty. When I called Honda they said there is no recall or issue reported with them. However I searched online and lots of people complaining about Honda's different modal where the door or back window just shattered/exploded. Fortunately no one was inside the car and no was hurt but it's very risky. I can imagine if my daughter would have been in her seat she might will have glasses on her entire body.

39 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

I bought a Honda crv 2016 and has 35,0000 miles on it. However, there is a sudden shake as soon as you put the vehicle to drive. In other words, the rpm drops on drive but increases in park. The car is fairly new and it should not do this. Also, my car has never been in an accident. This becomes a cause of concern everyime I am at a traffic light, even my seat and my side mirrors tends to shake also, 2015 crv were recalled because of this issue.

40 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2019

When we were reversing the car brakes stopped responding. The car wouldn't turn off and it kept rolling backwards so we had to use the emergency brakes. We put it into drive and the car still rolled backwards and the brakes wouldn't respond.

41 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2019

Excessive oil (no oil leak) engine oil disappeared 2 quarts after only 3000 miles from last oil change. No towing, racing, mountains, etc. Contacted Honda, they say according to Honda policy only Honda vehicles that consumpt 1 qtr oil per 1000 mile are consider abnormal. Since my Cr-v consumpt about 1 qtr per 1500 mile, Honda say it is normal and will not honoring their warranty.

42 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2019

Rattling noise in the right side/ behind the dash board when the a/c and heater is on. In addition, the a/c and heater often go off and on while the vehicle is in motion.

43 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2019

Bought a 2016. Thought the fix was in. Drove 4. 1 miles off the lot . I was so sick and numb legs and hands. I had to pull over. �dealership picked me up. �offered to only find me another car for same price. � said its my car but wont fix under warranty. Then said it's not my car. I have not signed any forms to release it. Paid 22k.

44 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2018

Rear hatch won't open or close by push button in cold weather and driver's side power window grinds going up and down (had this supposedly fixed 4 times).

45 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2018

When sitting at a red light in drive/idle with brake engaged, the car vibrates severely. I have brought my crv in to the dealership and the dealer says no fix available . I have seen multiple similar complaints from other 2016 Honda crv owners all over the internet.

46 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2018

My 2016 Honda crv was sitting in my driveway after being driven around all day. Later that day I went to put something in my hatch area when I noticed the rear hatch glass had exploded out. There was no apparent cause. The car has 30,000 miles on it.

47 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2018

The tire monitoring pressure system on my 2016 Honda crv has alarmed 3 times in the past 10 days with no significant tire pressure problem found. I took it to my local Honda dealer for an inspection of the problem. The service rep stated that because I had replaced the passenger rear tire with a different model, not size tire, the tpms is prone to frequent false alarms. Due to some on-line research, I have become aware of a Honda software tsb14-006 that should remedy my problem. Should Honda notify me of this update?.

48 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2018

Car loses complete power for 3-6 seconds at times while driving. This has been since I bought new. Dealer says everything tests normal.

49 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2018

While driving all warning lights and indicators come on. West broad Honda unable to diagnose or fix, diagnostic test showed 30errors. These incl. Brakes and steering. They have tried twice and now say they cannot try anything else until it happens again. I feel this is not satisfactory. The date started s the first time they tried to fix.

50 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2018

The vehicle vibrates very rough when idle in drive gear. Specifically, the issue happens when the vehicle is stationary and in drive gear and all accessories turned off and when the engine temperature has reached its optimum (fully warmed up engine). The issue goes away if the rpm is raised (when stationary and in drive gear) by turning on any accessory like fan or rear defroster etc. This was a known issue in Honda Cr-v 2015 and was admitted as "mode 1 vibrations" by Honda. Honda put out a fix for Cr-v 2015 by TSB 15-046. A lot of Honda 2016 Cr-v including my vehicle is showing exactly the same symptoms but Honda is refusing to provide a fix for 2016 Cr-v vibration issue citing it as a "normal characteristics of the vehicle". The excessive vibrations during idle are causing headaches and significant jitters in the body during excessive stop-and-go traffic conditions. Also, the owners of these vibrating 2016 Cr-vs are concerned about longetivity of transmission mounts, engine mounts and other mechanical connections due to this high engine vibrations. Nhtsa should definitely look into this issue and hold Honda accountable to providing a fix for this issue. Following are the links to videos on youtube and google search. You will see that I am not alone. Https://www. Youtube. Com/watch?v=8hyj_q-7yeg https://www. Youtube. Com/watch?v=okquu5kldf0 https://www. Youtube. Com/watch?v=nuvoss97_dw&feature=youtu. Be https://www. Youtube. Com/watch?v=smvtcln2ute https://www. Youtube. Com/watch?v=rgkw_ujh7ks https://www. Youtube. Com/watch?v=w_brqyzpaxi https://www. Carcomplaints. Com/Honda/cr-v/2016/engine/vibration_at_idle. . Read more...

51 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2017

My sunroof suddently exploded and left a really big hole when I was driving on freeway and it was very windy outside. I checked and saw there was nothing falling down that can caused the glass broken. The glass was pushed up and outward. The slider was closed when it exploded.

52 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

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

53 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2017

I was driving along and heard a loud pop, which startled my wife and infant son. There were no other cars around so I slowly opened the sunroof visor and noticed the glass was shattered.

54 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2017

Hatch will not open in cold weather 40 degrees or lower.

55 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2017

Once my car hit approx. 15000 miles the tpms keeps coming on. I have taken it to Honda several times and every time I get it back they say everything is fine, I. E no slow leaks etc. . But shortly there after sometimes the next day the light will come back on. Most recently I drove for about a month with no issues but then this week it came back on. I went and the tire pressure checked and it was within a 1lb of where it should be. I am able to recalibrate , button on dash and the light will go off. Honda insists it is just very sensitive. I have read about multiple complaints on the internet. Clearly there is something wrong with this tpms system. What is the point of having it if you can't trust what it is telling you.

56 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

While driving on the interstate in warm weather I heard a loud explosion like something had hit the car. I pulled the car over and did not see any damage. Later that day I discovered that the sunroof was shattered. I did not have it elevated or open while driving. Luckily the protector was closed so I was not injured. I have read in consumer reports that this is a issue with vehicles. I do not see how a rock or anything could have smashed my sunroom. It would have had to come down vertically. I found no foreign debris among the glass. It cost me a $500 deductible to have it fixed.

57 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2017

My 2016 crv has a strong odor of unburned fuel. It is so strong it prevents us from driving. The odor can be smelled inside and outside the vehicle.

58 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2017

Only when the vehicle is stationary, and the hvac system is on (a/c on / off is not relevant) does the cabin begin to fill with the smell of gasoline (not exhaust, but unburned fuel).

59 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2017

Strong smell of gas in my new 2016 Honda Cr-v when I start it up and it smells for awhile while driving it then when I stop and start I smell it all over again. I'm worried about the safety of driving this car. Read online a lot of 2016 Honda Cr-v owners have the same issue with no resolve after taking it to the Honda dealer. I'm taking mine to the dealer on Monday but very worried this could be a safety issue that could involve a fire or worse. I'm planning on driving this vehicle on a long trip this summer now im very concerned for our safety. Very disappointed in Honda and purchasing this new vehicle. I bought a new vehicle so I do not have car problems.

60 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2017

Strong fuel smell in the cabin of the car when I first start driving. Been noticing it daily over past several weeks.

61 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2017

Purchased a 2016 Cr-v in November 2016 and within a day the cabin of our brand new vehicle fills with noxious gas fumes from a cold start. The fumes are very strong, after driving the car the fuel smell will lessen and on occasion the smell will dissipate completely. The smell was so strong we had to roll the windows down. The vehicle has been in the service department three times. First time they could not duplicate the smell. This attempt was not from a cold start. Second time we left the car overnight so they could evaluate from a cold start. The service tech stated he could smell the odor in the cabin. Honda tech was called by the technician and I had to complete an online questionnaire about the complaint. The service writer said at this time there is no fix for the problem and we could take our car home and wait for Honda to reply. Third time we basically said we did not want this car if you cannot fix it and they gave us a loaner car, a 2015 Cr-v which does not have any odor. Still waiting on the dealership to call us with a solution. This was our first Honda purchase. Really wish I would have stuck with my previous car manufacturer.

62 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2017

Strong fuel odors inside the car while parked or driving. Happened few times now. Took to dealership to have them take a look. They said they have found nothing out of ordinary. Told us there is no problem.

63 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2017

There is a strong noxious gasoline smell filling the cabin when operating the vehicle. Apparently Honda has know of this issue for some time and has received numerous complains about the problem in the last year. Despite this, they knowing sold us the vehicle without disclosing this potential problem. I took it to the dealer we bought it from (hopkins Honda in minnesota) and they confirmed the smell and acknowledged that this is a confirmed problem, but stated that there is no fix and that Honda is trying to find a solution. In the meantime my family and I are forced to inhale this fumes while operating the vehicle which has resulted in headaches and nausea. I am extremely concerned about the health of my family.

64 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2017

Takata recall does my Honda have a takata air bag.

65 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2017

In late November/early December, I began to smell gasoline fumes in the cabin of my 2016 Honda crv. The problem has replicated after the vehicle has been driven for at least 20 minutes and then left idling. On January 7th when my car was dropped off at lia, I received a phone call within an hour stating that they replicated the smell. Lia Honda had my car for 35 days. On February 10th, they contacted me and told me they had not been able to replicate and I needed to pick up my vehicle. On February 21, I met with the district manger who stated that it is a known issue with 2016 Honda crvs but there is not currently a fix. After speaking with his field engineer, the dm said they currently have 46 cases of gasoline fumes entering the passager cabin. Honda corporate also admitted that they currently do not have a fix for the fumes being released into the passenger cabin. Lia Honda replaced the charcoal canister in an attempt to fix the release of fumes into the vehicle. On March 18, the fumes returned after an attempted repair. On March 20, lia refused to service my vehicle.

66 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

Strong gasoline smell in the cockpit and in the garage. This is especially evident when starting or stopping.

67 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2016

Gasoline smell in cab. We have had a strong gasoline odor the last few months in the cab of our 2016 Honda Cr-v. The Honda dealer has not heard of this happening but there are quite a few class action lawsuits against Honda for this same issue. . Read more...

68 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2016

When crv is stationary and idles, the cabin fills with gasoline smell and is nauseating and gives my wife headaches. It has been an issue since we bought new in December 2016 and the Honda dealer said they would look into it and nothing has been done to fix the problem. We have young kids and are concerned for there health and safety. From reading on-line this issue seams to be a common problem with the crv. Can you guys and gals help? thanks.

69 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

Dashboard low tire pressure lights up for no reason, service dept. . Writer at barber Honda in bakersfield, CA told me that's it's a major problem with many other Honda models and have told the Honda headquarters but they ignore it and don't do anything about this problem. I hired a lemon law attorney about this issue now.

70 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2016

Vehicle "stalls" when: backing out of driveway when accelerating after slowing down when making left or right turns after stopping or slowing down stalling does not occur every single time but occurs regularly. One one occation stall occured while making a left turn resulting confusion between driver in oncoming traffic and myself as I could not control the vehicle stall duration is between 1 to 3 seconds and it seems to be getting longer as the parts or system components are wearing. Stalls occur mostly in city driving I suspect that the trouble is within the "drive by wire" or the cvt.


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