2016 Honda CR-V vs 2017 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 | 2016 Honda CR-V | 2017 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 392 | 1,765 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 289 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–29 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,000 mi | 19,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 101 | 529 |
| Electrical System | 64 | 398 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 65 | 347 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 281 |
| Power Train | 45 | 144 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 168 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 52 |
| Steering | 17 | 62 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 44 | 22 |
| Stalling | 32 | 134 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 72 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 20 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 91 |
| Oil consumption | 5 | 0 |
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.