10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,699 miles

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problem #42

Oct 012019

CR-V

  • 11,875 miles
As other owners have reported, when the car is in drive, idli ng (at stops), the whole body/engine/transmission are vibrating really hard. Symptoms identical to technical service bulletin (tsb) 15-046, driving mode 1: the vehicle is stopped, but in gear.

- Ridgewood, NY, USA

problem #41

Aug 012019

CR-V

  • miles
When the gear is in driving mode, D, my vehicle starts vibrating so much that all passengers can feel it. According to Honda, it is a well known problem to 2015 CRV (owners.Honda.com/vehicle-information/CR-V-2015-vibration-settlement.html). however, it doesn't seem that they fixed the problem in 2016 CRV. According to Honda, my problem is very obvious at driving mode 1, which means that vibrations may be present when stopped with vehicle in gear, for example at a stop light. The problem has been there for a long time, and it comes more serious nowadays.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #40

Jan 242019

CR-V

  • 30,377 miles
Excessive vibration at idle when the car is in drive and car gets to around 600 rpms after vehicle is warm. You can increase idle speed and vibration is not felt. Very annoying for a relatively new vehicle. Don't agree this should be a normal idle vibration condition. First noticed this condition in January 2019 and asked dealer to check out this issue. At the time my car had 30,377 miles. Since then this issue is worse. Honda should have a fix for this issue.

- The Villages, FL, USA

problem #39

Oct 272019

CR-V

  • 25,800 miles
Seats have severe vibration at idle. Most pronounced after warming up, or, highway drive. (that's why test drives don't show it!). also, door armrests vibrate. Most intolerable; makes one nauseated. Also, gas mixed in with oil! gas fume smells noted in cabin while driving.

- Bartlett, IL, USA

problem #38

Dec 172018

CR-V

  • miles
On multiple occasions for the past year, this car has stalled when you press the gas pedal. You press the gas, the car "chugs, " and either slows down and has to catch up to itself, or it completely shuts off. It happens pulling out of the driveway, at stop signs, and intersections. We've brought the car to the dealership multiple times, and they can't find the problem. It even stalled on their tech once, but they still couldn't fix it. They suggested replacing the battery, so we did, and nothing changed. This is incredibly dangerous, and nobody at the dealership or the corporate office did anything to address the issue. I believe this car should be recalled and off the road immediately.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #37

Jun 292019

CR-V

  • 37,976 miles
Car engine **under warranty** is burning excessive oil which can eventually lead to catastrophic engine failure. [warranty: 5 yr/60K miles; have owned just over 3 yrs w/ 38K miles] 1) having worked on my own cars 30+ years I noted it was burning far too much oil between changes. Took car to dealer for 'engine oil consumption test' 6/29/19; dealer denied car had burned any oil despite stick showing engine had in fact burned oil during duration of test. 2) sent email to Honda reporting this issue ('Honda automobile customer service case # 09925699 dated 10/3/19'). Honda replied that I should talk to the very same service manager who denied the engine was burning any oil let alone excessive oil; in the alternative they suggested going to 'another certified Honda dealership'. since the issue has not been repaired the defect & internal damage is ongoing. I am concerned that driving the car without appropriate repair is dangerous. A simple 'google search' reveals mine is not the only vehicle in this model year with this issue. I note that for prior model years Honda has acknowledged this defect & at least extended the warranty or effected repairs. (see Honda service bulletin 12-089) consumer reports says 'it's normal for cars to burn a little oil as they age toward 100,000 miles and beyond. But consumer reports believes that for an almost new car to burn that excessive amount of oil is unacceptable.' ('excessive oil consumption isn't normal: Automakers say adding oil between scheduled changes is acceptable. It's not.' Consumer reports 6/30/15 https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/06/excessive-oil-consumption/index.htm)

- East Setauket, NY, USA

problem #36

Aug 202019

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
2016 Honda CR-V. consumer writes in regard to vehicle failure to start then stalls, and also intermittent engine hesitation.

- Boston, MA, USA

problem #35

Aug 152019

CR-V

  • 68,000 miles
Upon entering and attempting to start the SUV, after closing the door and buckling the entire system will not start intermittently. Stranding the passengers and requiring a boost from another vehicle or tow truck. The lights come on when you attempt to start the vehicle but the engine only clicks and failes to start. A certified mechanic has investigate the alternator, and battery, both were functioning correctly. There have been numerous complaints about this same issue.

- Apex, NC, USA

problem #34

Sep 122019

CR-V

  • 23,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that the engine would not start after several attempts. The vehicle's battery was jumped and the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. No defects were detected. After experiencing the same failure multiple times, the vehicle's alternator and battery were replaced by the independent mechanic. The contact's wife was driving 60 mph, the battery indicator and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle then shut off, which caused her to lose complete control of the vehicle. The contact's wife was able to slowly steer the vehicle to the side of the road where it completely died. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the same independent mechanic where the battery and alternator replaced. The vehicle was diagnosed again, but no failure was found. The vehicle continued not to start after multiple attempts. The contact was able to attach a component to the vehicle, provided by the mechanic, that would prevent the vehicle from failing. The contact was able to take the vehicle to an independent mechanic from where the vehicle was purchased. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #33

Sep 192019

CR-V

  • 77,500 miles
Car has stalled numerous times when accelerating. If it does not fully stall then it pauses and accelerates. I took the vehicle to a mechanic who found no code problems with it at all. I need assistance as I feel it is a recall issue.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

problem #32

Jul 012017

CR-V

  • 8,000 miles
2016 Honda CRV vehicle shakes/vibrates when idle. Vibration is felt in steering wheel, seats, floor board on both passenger and driver side. Improvement when you move the vehicle to drive, but annoying.

- Goodyear, AZ, USA

problem #31

Dec 032018

CR-V

  • 43,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. while turning onto a busy street, the vehicle would not accelerate with the speed of the traffic. The failure occurred frequently. Hendrick Honda (8901 South blvd, charlotte, nc 28273, (704) 552-2090) stated that the failure was caused by a throttle position sensor failure. An independent mechanic also inspected the vehicle and stated that the manufacturer was aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 43,000.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #30

Jun 252019

CR-V

  • 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that the water pump seized causing the fan belt around the metal to get hot and fractured, smoke and flames started to come from the engine. The fire was extinguished by the contact. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The contact later called Honda cars of rock hill dealer, (located at 686 galleria blvd, rock hill, SC 29730, (803) 366-8161) and was advised to bring the vehicle in. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

- Chester, SC, USA

problem #29

Nov 012016

CR-V

  • 2,000 miles
24,000 miles. Rough idle while at a stop, RPM fluctuates while at stop, vibration can be felt in the drivers seat, while at hiway speeds (65-70 mph) vibration can be felt in steering column/ steering wheel, all required servicing done on schedule and these issues have been pointed out at service appmnts, Honda dealership reports no issue found, all above problems have increased in intensity wish to be on record as to these issues

- West Hills, CA, USA

problem #28

Jun 012019

CR-V

  • 27,200 miles
Car vibrates/shakes when sitting still in idle

- Elkhart, IN, USA

problem #27

Apr 162019

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. the contact stated while driving with the cruise control engaged at 75 mph, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle spontaneously downshifted from 75 to 0. there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (classic Honda of texoma 2020 N hwy 75, denison, tx 75020 (903) 328-6024) where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted on 5-14-19. The failure mileage was 20,000. The contact menioned that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 17V305000 (engine).

- Sherman, TX, USA

problem #26

Apr 092019

CR-V

  • miles
Smell of fuel in cabin and stalling when in reverse

- Liverpool, NY, USA

problem #25

Mar 012019

CR-V

  • 35,000 miles
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.

- East Brunswick, NJ, USA

problem #24

Mar 072019

CR-V

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. while the contact was performing a routine oil check, he found fuel mixed in the oil. The vehicle was taken to larry H. miller Honda murray (5808 state St, murray, ut 84107, (801) 590-0572) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- West Valley City, UT, USA

problem #23

Feb 142019

CR-V

  • 50,000 miles
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.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

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