10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,295 miles

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problem #23

Sep 062023

CR-V

  • miles
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.

- Whitestone , NY, USA

problem #22

Dec 312022

CR-V

  • miles
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, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Harrison, OH, USA

problem #21

May 022021

CR-V

  • 18,900 miles
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.

- West Chester, OH, USA

problem #20

May 022021

CR-V

  • 18,900 miles
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.

- West Chester, OH, USA

problem #19

Apr 082021

CR-V

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the passenger's side airbag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Honda kingsport (2217 E stone dr, kingsport, tn 37660, (423) 888-0194) where it was diagnosed and determine that the passenger's side seat sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- Coeburn, VA, USA

problem #18

Dec 232020

CR-V

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that while driving down a small mountain at 50 mph, the contact heard a loud bang as her air bag deployed without incident. Due to the air bag hitting the top of the contact's head, she veered off right shoulder of the road and scraped the bottom oil pan of vehicle. Despite the failure, the contact was able regain control of the vehicle and drive home. Her daughter was contacted and she was taken to the hospital where she was treated for the cut to the top of her head. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and an investigator was sent to yreka motors(1545 S main St, yreka, ca 96097) to inspect the vehicle. The inspector determined that the yard sensor was hit at a thirty degree angle with caused the air bags to deploy. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer. The failure mileage was 36,000.

- Montague, CA, USA

problem #17

Feb 152020

CR-V

  • miles
My vehicle has been presenting problems with the air bag several times the air bag sensor is coming out.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #16

Dec 182019

CR-V

  • 57,800 miles
I was involved in a frontal crash on the freeway and my airbag did not deploy. My car was totaled with extensive front end damage in which both doors could not open all the way due to structural damage. I am still awaiting the police report. My nose was bruised and had lacerations.

- Duarte, CA, USA

problem #15

Dec 062019

CR-V

  • 30,087 miles
Yesterday November 7,2019 I was driving and the passenger side airbags was came in off and on constantly, no one was in the passenger seat. I'm concern and worry as safety.my warranty just expired in may this year. What should I do?

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #14

May 262019

CR-V

  • 32,500 miles
Tamara recall... on May 26, 2019 we were traveling down from our mountain home in sequoia mountains above porterville. It was starting to snow at 4 pm. Going between 10 and 15 mph, rounding a curve, in low gear the car lost traction went down a 200 foot embankment. Smashed head on more on the passenger side, into a large boulder the car flipped on its driver side and landed in a creek. The front airbags did not deploy, side airbags did however. My wife and I suffered injuries she suffered a fractured sternum, I suffered a lower fracture in my vertebrae. From the impact of the car I would have thought at least the driver side front airbag would have deployed, it did not, and if they had I'm not sure my wife would have suffered the injuries she did.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #13

May 112019

CR-V

  • 86,000 miles
Takata recall. Although my car not on recall list. On sat 11th may, my vehicle hit a ditch and a tree head on and the airbag did not deploy. My car is being totalled from this collision for extensive damage. Speed was 60 mph prior to collision on I 95 in martin county fl.

- Port St Lucie, FL, USA

problem #12

Jan 172019

CR-V

  • 36,360 miles
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

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #11

Jan 172018

CR-V

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

- Providence, RI, USA

problem #10

Dec 012017

CR-V

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

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #9

Jan 012016

CR-V

  • 19,000 miles
Did not deploy in accident 2016

- West Hollywood, CA, USA

problem #8

Sep 262017

CR-V

  • 19,000 miles
Takata recall: I am putting in a claim for the car, Honda CR-V 2016. The car was recalled for air bag defects. I got into a car accident and the airbag did not deploy.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #7

Jun 102017

CR-V

  • miles
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.

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #6

Jun 182016

CR-V

  • miles
Takata recall

- Fort Washington, MD, USA

problem #5

Dec 132017

CR-V

  • 14,500 miles
Takata recall

- Worton, MD, USA

problem #4

Apr 202017

CR-V

  • 5,000 miles
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

- Miami, FL, USA

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