What are the most common Honda CR-V problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 7,263+ owner reports, the 2016 Honda CR-V has 10 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: VTC Actuator Failure - Cold Start Rattle, A/C Compressor Failure, CVT Shudder/Judder During Acceleration. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
Is the Honda CR-V reliable?
The 2016 Honda CR-V has 10 known issues documented across 7,263+ owner reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Honda CR-V problems?
Repair costs for known Honda CR-V issues range from $0 to $3,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2012-2016 Honda CR-V VTC Actuator Failure - Cold Start Rattle?
The Variable Timing Control (VTC) actuator fails, causing a loud rattling or grinding noise for 1-2 seconds during cold engine startup. The issue is caused by the actuator's internal lock pin not engaging properly. If left unaddressed, this can lead to timing chain wear and poten… Repairs typically run $400-$1,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2012-2020 Honda CR-V A/C Compressor Failure?
The A/C compressor can fail prematurely, often due to internal clutch issues or compressor bearing failure. When the compressor fails internally, it can send metal debris through the A/C system, requiring a complete system flush and replacement of multiple components. Repairs typically run $600-$1,800. Severity: medium.
What is the 2015-2023 Honda CR-V CVT Shudder/Judder During Acceleration?
The CVT transmission can develop a shudder or judder, particularly during light acceleration at low speeds. This vibration is often felt between 15-40 mph and may feel like driving over rumble strips. The issue is related to the torque converter or CVT fluid degradation. Repairs typically run $150-$3,000. Severity: medium.
What is the 2007-2016 Honda CR-V Front Wheel Bearing / Hub Noise — Premature Humming, Growling Failure?
CR-V front wheel bearings are widely reported to be noisy and to fail earlier than expected, producing a humming or growling that rises with vehicle speed and changes pitch when steering loads/unloads the bearing (e.g., gets louder turning one direction). Documented on the CR-V O… Repairs typically run $200-$500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2012-2022 Honda CR-V A/C Condenser Leak from Road Debris / Corrosion — A/C Blows Warm (4th/5th Gen)?
The CR-V's A/C condenser sits low and exposed at the very front of the vehicle, making its thin tubes and fins vulnerable to perforation by rocks and road debris, and to corrosion pinholes where the tubes meet the side tanks. The result is a slow refrigerant leak and A/C that gra… Repairs typically run $600-$1,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2015-2016 Honda CR-V Vibration While Stopped in Gear and While Driving — TSB 15-046 (4th Gen)?
The refreshed 2015 CR-V (and carryover 2016) with the direct-injected 2.4L Earth Dreams engine is notorious for a body/steering-wheel vibration that owners describe as severe enough to make occupants nauseated. The vibration occurs in three modes: stopped in gear at idle (Mode 1)… Repairs typically run $0-$600. Severity: medium.
What is the 2012-2019 Honda CR-V Door Lock Actuator Failure?
The door lock actuators can fail, causing doors to not lock or unlock properly with the key fob or interior buttons. You may hear a buzzing sound from the door when attempting to lock/unlock. This is a common issue that often starts with the driver's door. Repairs typically run $100-$400. Severity: low.
What is the 2012-2016 Honda CR-V Navigation/Infotainment Hard Drive Failure (4th Gen)?
The 4th generation CR-V (2012-2016) EX-L Navigation and Touring models use an internal hard drive-based navigation system (DVD-based maps). The hard drive unit fails, causing navigation system to not load maps, display blank screens, or show outdated maps that cannot update. The… Repairs typically run $150-$800. Severity: low.
What is the 2007-2016 Honda CR-V Power Window Regulator Failure — Window Falls or Won't Move?
Power window regulator failure is one of the most frequently reported CR-V annoyances. The plastic/cable-and-pulley regulator assembly wears or the cable frays, causing the window to bind, drop into the door, or stop moving while the motor still runs (you hear the motor but the g… Repairs typically run $150-$550. Severity: low.
What is the 2007-2016 Honda CR-V Rear Hatch / Tailgate Lift-Support Strut Failure — Won't Stay Open?
The gas-charged liftgate (tailgate) support struts lose nitrogen charge over time and weaken, so the rear hatch slowly drifts down or no longer stays up — a safety/convenience complaint because the hatch can fall on a person loading cargo. This is a high-volume, easy-to-search we… Repairs typically run $40-$120. Severity: low.
