2016 Honda CR-V Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 11%of 394 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Honda CR-V, 11% of the 394 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When my vehicle was about 45 to 55 MPH, I can feel that the vehicle started vibrating. The vibration came through the steering wheel, so I can feel on my both hands. It may affect body as well because my body can feel it as well. Below 45 MPH or above 55 MPH, the vibration is gone. Since this sept, the situation persists.”
NHTSA complaint #11374572, filed 2020-11, 28,000 miles“Engine stall after a few seconds backing up. Possible transmission problem from what I have read. 22,000 mile vehicle, purchased new 3-16-2016 starts fine, the after I back a few seconds later, motor abruptly stalls. Very intermittent, happens only upon starting in am, once every few weeks”
NHTSA complaint #11414898, filed 2021-05, 21,000 miles“2016 Honda CR-V driving highway with only 38,000 miles and cut off. Got tow home scan obd2 computer say fuel pressure I saw there was a denso fuel pump recall for Honda trying see if crv are effect please call contact me back I pictures of mileage tow truck pictures”
NHTSA complaint #11342883, filed 2020-08, 38,000 miles“Car has stalled numerous times when accelerating. If it does not fully stall then it pauses and accelerates. I took the vehicle to a mechanic who found no code problems with it at all. I need assistance as I feel it is a recall issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11257510, filed 2019-09, 77,500 miles“Engine vibration at idle and engine noise when starting in the cold. When hot, whining noise inside by timing chain area. Sent 5 times for repair at paragon Honda and the situation was never fixed and every time sent, they keep the car in the dealer for one week and an extra week in hillside Honda. My car has 23,700 miles and have all services done at paragon Honda and at hillside Honda and the noises continue. I contacted american Honda and the situation is never resolved yet they know about the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11406790, filed 2021-04, 21,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10166783Oct 15, 2019Service Bulletin - When cold-starting the engine and shifting to Reverse, the engine stalls in the first 10 to 14 seconds. There is too much oil clearance between the input and…
- 10142672Jul 3, 2018Service bulletin - When cold-starting the engine and shifting to Reverse, the engine stalls in the first 10 to 14 seconds. There is too much oil clearance between the input and…
- 10118005Sep 15, 2017Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.
- 10106904Jan 17, 2017Email reminder sent to owners to have the tranmission software updated before an unexpected tranmission problem or possible repair to the vehicle occurs.
- 10106822Jan 6, 2017Customer email - we understand your busy lifestyle and how inconvenient it would be if your vehicle has an unexpected transmission problem that would disrupt your schedule. To…
- 10106787Dec 21, 2016Customer letter - our records indicate your transmission's software still needs an update. To prevent permanent damage and avoid costly repairs, we highly recommend having your…
- 10106786Dec 21, 2016Customer letter - our records indicate your transmission's software still needs an update. To prevent permanent damage and avoid costly repairs, we highly recommend having your…
- 10086286Sep 9, 2016Customer letter - under certain driving conditions, the software in the pcm causes a low pressure problem in the cvt. This may allow the belt in the cvt to slip. If the belt…
- 10086143Sep 9, 2016Service bulletin - an incorrect learning value in the pcm may cause a pressure problem in the cvt under certain driving conditions, causing a surge in rpm because the cvt belt…
- 10084981Aug 3, 2016Dealer message - today, august 3, 2016, american honda motor, co., inc. Is announcing a product update for model year 2015-16 honda accord and cr-v vehicles to address incorrect…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 11% |
| 2025 | 7 | 3% |
| 2024 | 17 | 4% |
| 2023 | 14 | 3% |
| 2022 | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 | 12 | 4% |
| 2020 | 20 | 6% |
| 2019 | 20 | 2% |
| 2018 | 64 | 3% |
| 2017 | 144 | 8% |
| 2016 | 45 | 11% |
| 2015 | 150 | 22% |
| 2014 | 68 | 12% |
| 2013 | 95 | 25% |
| 2012 | 48 | 12% |
| 2011 | 14 | 3% |
| 2010 | 30 | 6% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2008 | 37 | 4% |
| 2007 | 36 | 4% |
| 2006 | 25 | 6% |
| 2005 | 25 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 23 | 5% |
| 2002 | 24 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 11 | 9% |
| 1998 | 8 | 6% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 Honda CR-V
101 complaintsOther or unknown
86 complaintsFuel system
72 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsSeats
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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