2016 Honda CR-V Engine
Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.
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Level for oil change was at 30%, took it in and it only had 2.5 quarts of oil. No indication I was low, no oil leak, and it affected the valves. Honda of Lisle said this is common issue with 4 cylinder models, yet there is no recall. Now I have to check my oil every week and add as needed, and will have an large bill to replace the engine. The vehicle has only 61,000 miles.
CVT complete transmission failure consistent with Service Bulletin 16-053 from Honda, dated September 9, 2016. I was not the owner of the car at this time, so a recall notice was never received by me. Currently, Transmission is being fully replaced at 94,000 miles at a cost of $5700. It is a safety issue, due to the car not being able to drive over 30mph, nearly stalling at traffic lights and stop signs. A rear end collision would be imminent.
Oil leaking from valve cover causing low oil levels.
MY 2016 HONDA CRV IS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE THAT SOUND LIKE ITS COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN I START THE CAR AND WHEN IM DRIVING IT. ACCORDING TO YOUR WEBSITE THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR "CERTAIN 2016 HONDAS" THAT HAVE THE SAME NOISE AS MINE THATS CAUSED BY THE CONNECTING ROD BEARING WHICH CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE. "WHY IS MY CAR NOT PART OF THIS RECALL." THIS CAR IS DRIVEN BY ME AND MY WIFE AS A FAMILY CAR. IF YOUR INVEATIGATON REVEALS THAT THE NOISE IN MY CAR IS THE SAME NOISE IN THE CARS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL THEN I AM REQUETSTING THAT THE 2016 HONDA CRV BE ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST ASAP. I HAVE HAD NO WORK DONE ON THE CAR RELATING TO THE IS NOISE. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started to independently accelerate. The contact had taken her foot off the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle was still accelerating. The contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle was still accelerating. The contact had not observed any warning lights being illuminated. The contact entered a parking lot and depressed the brake pedal with force due to the vehicle independently accelerating. The contact was able to stop and shifted the vehicle into park(P). The contact observed that the vehicle was still revving, and the RPM was rising with the engine was revving. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times and was finally able to drive the vehicle under normal operating conditions. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Engine loosing oil inside the engine. Honda dealership Lemon Grove Honda reworked the engine. New Ring Set, Gasket kit, Spark plugs, coolant, oil seal, 2 o-rings 12.6 x 2.4 and 1 o-ring other. 1/27/23 Replaced pistons rings, including cylinder head gasket and spark plugs, after replacing rings and gasket tested said 1005 good Cost for me was $4397.86. Prior to this, they replaced the gaskets and spark plugs for $800. Complained that is might be the same problem again 5/24 and they charged me $2559.14 for labor and said it was not the same problem. Then in 9/24 it was seen then on 10/4 they said the problem was the same and engine was not good anymore. Looked for help with Honda, and none was given -- just told it was my tough luck. Noted that there is a recall on Honda engines in 2016 in the paper as of today 11/11/24. This should fall within that recall as it keeps failing.
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling extremely rough. The contact also stated that occasionally the vehicle turned off independently. In addition, the contact stated that while stopped at a light or stop sign, the vehicle was idling rough, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating normally. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that on several occasions while stopped, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions however, the cause of the failure was not able to be duplicated on the first occasion. The contact stated that on the second occasion, the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred a day later. The vehicle was then taken to the same dealer and the contact was informed that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred within approximately 14 hours. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
Engine failed unexpectedly with no warning and no warning lights on the dashboard. Car will not start and needs replacement engine.
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that that he noticed white smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The smoke started to turn into thick gray smoke that entered the cabin of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed water pump failure which caused the drive belt to overheat. The contact was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 72,100
Car shuts down intermittently after coming to a complete stop and accelerating to continue. It's shutting down in the middle of traffic, which makes for a very dangerous situation for my self, my child (which has witnessed it turn off) and for other drivers approaching my stopped vehicle in the middle of the road, this is very scary and my fear is that one day I won't be able to restart my car on time/in a split second to move it out of traffic quickly and will cause a very bad accident due to this shutting off. It has also shut off while at an incline a few times, which again is very nerve racking, to the point where I stopped using it, though it's my only means of transportation to work prior to dropping my child off for school. NO warning lights or messages have been noticed on the car. I have not had time or money to take it to dealership, only local mechanic which says they can't find any problem, I still have a car loan to pay and other financial obligations. It can be ready for inspection if needed.
I have a 2016 honda crv with a 1.5 turbo engine with 23,000 miles.I am getting fuel in the oil,and this is happening to all 1.5 engines. China will not let honda sell this engine.There is a class action lawsuit in California people cannot file for other states.My garage smells gas very bad.When I drive I have to let my front windows down and what will I do in winter I live in Missouri. my engine life span will be really short because the engine has fuel in it the main and rod bearings will fail. fuel vapors will bring on some kind of illness in the cabin.My name is [XXX] my address is [XXX] my phone number is [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The pistons and piston rings have failed, and the engine burns oil rapidly. There is no indication by the vehicle of the issue as far as any dashboard lights, etc. I brought my vehicle into the Honda dealership over a year ago with a noise the car was making. I was told by Honda that my car had burned oil, and to do an oil consumption test and the results would be submitted to Honda corporate. Honda corporate forced me to do multiple oil consumption tests for over a year while my car was still in warranty. Now that my car is out of warranty, Honda corporate will not pay for my car to get fixed. This is a huge safety issue because this car in that year's make & model will burn oil to the point without making the driver aware of it until the engine combusts and can destroy the engine entirely. Anyone with this year make & model should not have to worry about their car having a factory defect and the dealer refusing to pay for it. There is nothing I could have done to cause the piston and piston rings to fail. Especially for the fact that I am the first owner of this car.
Honda CRV E-XL bought in 2016 from Coral Springs Honda, FL and always maintained at Honda Dealership died on freeway on 08/06/2021 in approximately 5 years. When towed in nearest Firestone they routed to Honda as they suspect the coolant has breached into 4 cylinders. Honda Dealership (First Texas Honda Austin ) is quoting around $10000 for a new engine replacement for 3 - 4 grand for an older engine of similar miles. My question is does Honda engines typically dies at 50k mile marks. I trusted Honda to last for 200k plus. Does Honda need to instrospect the engines manufactured for 2016 CRVs. What went wrong to this engine does it requires Honda to recall 2016 Honda CRV as I would have met an accident due to my car dying all of sudden on a freeway. The car started giving fumes from AC vent and all the warning light flashed on the dashboard. Please please help me getting my car fixed as I cannot afford that much of money. Honda Case Number: 12418365.
Car is burning oil very quickly, no apparent leaks. Bad noise coming from front end when going up and down hills caused me to investigate this problem with mechanic. Notice many complaint on the internet regarding this problem with the Honda CRV 2016.
Vehicle stalls when driving, power steering, tire pressure, and check engine light all come on, but when mechanic checks there’s no codes popping up. Then vehicle stalls again.
THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND IN Q1 OF 2020. A TECH STATED THAT THE SOUND HAPPENS BECAUSE OF THE LOW OIL LEVEL IN THE ENGINE. I HAD NOTICED THE KNOCKING SOUND ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING UP OR DOWN AT AN ANGLE AND ALSO ON TURNS. THE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED SEVERAL OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS AND THE KNOCKING PERSISTED. IN Q3 OF 2020, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE VTEC THINKING THIS WOULD BE THE FIX. THEN IN JANUARY 2021, WHEN THE OIL INDICATOR WAS AT 35%, THE KNOCKING BEGAN AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP OPENED UP THE ENGINE AND FOUND THAT THE SPARK PLUGS, PISTONS AND PISTON RINGS ARE ALL FOULED, AND THAT OIL HAS SEEPED INTO THESE ENGINE PARTS. HONDA CORPORATE HAS OFFERED TO PAY FOR A PORTION BUT NOT ALL OF THE REPAIR COST WHICH IS $5400. THEY HAVE NOT OFFERED TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY TO 8 YEARS AND 125,000 MILES WHICH IS WHAT WAS PROVIDED TO CARS IN THE OFFER FOR 2010-2011 CRVS AND 2011 ACCORDS WERE GIVEN BY HONDA ACCORDING TO A MAY 15, 2015 ARTICLE FOR THIS SAME DEFECT. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT - SIMILARLY A CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT CONCERNING THIS SAME DEFECT WAS SETTLED IN 2013 COVERING SEVERAL HONDA MODELS. PLAINTIFFS WERE [XXX] AND [XXX] WITH U.S DISTRICT JUDGE [XXX] IN SAN FRANCISCO. HONDA AGREED IN THE SETTLEMENT TO EXTEND THE POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY FOR UP TO 8 YEARS. FROM; [XXX] IN DALLAS, TEXAS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
HONDA CRV HAS THIS VIBRATION WHEN I STOP FOR A RED LIGHT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ENGINE OIL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE HONDA OF MILFORD LOCATED AT 767 BRIDGEPORT AVE, MILFORD, CT 06460, WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,000.
I PURCHASED HONDA CRV IN SEPTEMBER 2016, THE ENGINE FAULT CODE P0741 TODAY, I HAVE BEEN TO DIAMOND HONDA FOR REPAIR TODAY, I CHECKED THE WARRANTY PLAN: POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY, YOUR POWERTRAIN IS COVERED FOR 5 YEARS OR 60,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. I AM STILL UNDER WARRANTY. VIN: [XXX] VEHICLE MILEAGE: 20,000 DESCRIPTION: ENGINE FAILURE. I HAVE ALREADY LEFT MY CAR TO 17525 GALE AVE, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748. THE ENGINE IS LIGHTING UP. ONLY DROVE 20000 MILE, WHY LIGHTING UP? I REQUEST TO WAIVE ALL OF REPAIR THE ENGINE FEE. ALSO I REQUEST TO EXTEND THE ENGINE WARRANTY TO 6 YEARS. PLEASE HELP ASAP. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INCREASED BY 1/8 IN ON ONLY 20% OIL LIFE USED (APPROX 2200 MILES USED). THE DIPSTICK SMELLS AS IF FUEL IS IN THE OIL. ENGINE COMPONENTS INCREASINGLY ARE GETTING LOUDER-- THE RATTLE OF THE CAMS ATOP THE ENGINE. OIL USED WAS SYNTHETIC MOBIL ONE + NEW WIK FILTER. THE CAR HAD THE PCV VALVE REPLACED, BY OWNER, ON A MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATION AT 30,000 MI. CAR HAS 57,879 MI. CAR WILL BE INVESTIGATED BY DEALER ON MAY 19. CAR STILL UNDER FULL POWER TRAIN GUARANTEE. *TR
PERFORMED NORMAL AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE, OIL USE LIGHT IS AT 30 PERCENT, 120K MILES, WHEN COMING TO A HARD STOP CHECK OIL LIGHT COMES ON. CHECKED OIL LEVEL, LOW, SMELL OF FUEL ON DIP STICK.
I OWN A 2016 HONDA CR V WITH THE 2.4L EARTH DREAMS ENGINE.. I TOOK A LONG TRIP AND DO SOME CITY DRIVING HOWEVER CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL AFTER ABOUT 500 MILES OF MIXED CIRY AND HIGHWAY AND THE OIL LEVEL WAS WAY OVER THE FULL MARK AND SMELLS LIKE GASOLINE. THE CAR HAS 83,500 MILES ON IT AND THIS IS QUITE CONCERNING TO ME...
I CONSISTENTLY EXPERIENCE SEVERE VIBRATION FELT IN BOTH FRONT SEATS WHEN THE CAR IDLES. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE RPM IS ABOUT 750 OR LESS. IT OCCURS ANY TIME I COME TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN.
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS WIFE WHO OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, WITH THE VEHICLE IDLING, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ISSUE WAS EVIDENT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CULVER CITY HONDA LOCATED AT 9055 W WASHINGTON BLVD, CULVER CITY, CA 90232, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
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The 2016 Honda CR-V has 38 Engine complaints on file. 2 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.