2015 Honda CR-V vs 2016 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Honda CR-V | 2016 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 670 | 392 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 133 | 85 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–29 | 27–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 15,500 mi | 20,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 243 | 101 |
| Power Train | 148 | 45 |
| Electrical System | 83 | 64 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 32 | 65 |
| Steering | 45 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 28 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 299 | 44 |
| Stalling | 62 | 32 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 17 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 14 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 9 |
| Battery drain | 13 | 0 |
2015 Honda CR-V
2016 Honda CR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.