Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Honda CR-V has 58 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
58
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | November 2024 I had a new battery and tires put on my 2016 Honda CRV. 14 months later my car would n... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2016 Honda CR-V’s smart locking system failed. The smart locking system caused the car battery to dr... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I first noticed this issue in October of 2023. When approaching the passenger side of my 2016 fwd Ho... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The drivers and passenger smart door handles have failed this year. It caused parasitic battery drai... |
| Jan 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving on my lunch hour on January 14,2025 on busy street my car slowed down almost to a comp... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Unknown electrical problem. Both headlights will go out simultaneously without warning while drivin... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Smelled gasoline while driving but not sure of source. 10 min into drive fumes were very strong and ... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IF CAR IS NOT DRIVEN FOR A FEW DAYS THE BATTERY WILL BE DEAD. CAR HAS NEW BATTERY. DOING MY RESEAR... |
| May 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The drivers side door unlocks on its own after I have locked the door and start walking away from th... |
| May 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Part 74800-TF0-J02, Honda Door Lock Actuator. It appears there have been issues for years with the ... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Beginning on the first of December 2023, the battery has drained every 24 to 48 hours. I have used u... |
| Nov 24, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On cold start and when you start driving the car will shut off while driving/ when coming to stop |
| Oct 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start, causing... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I just purchased this vehicle in June 2023. For the first couple of months, I had no problems. Then ... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after sev... |
| Nov 27, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | These cars have had this problem for years according to an independent Honda garage. Wife complain... |
| Aug 30, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Engine starting problem, for 3 weeks I would push the start button and the engine would not start on... |
| Feb 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I have a 2016 Honda CR-V. I few days ago, pulled into a parking spot, stopped my car and placed the... |
| Jan 30, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC TRUNK SYSTEM/HATCH BACK DOOR SWITCH REPEATEDLY DOES NOT OPERATE IN COLD CONDITIONS . THER... |
| Jan 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have a 2016 Honda CRV. Approx 2 years ago several electrical problems started. 1. )Radio started ... |