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2016 Honda CR-V transmission problems

The 2016 Honda CR-V has 45 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

45

Transmission complaints

8%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

CR-V transmission complaints by model year147 complaints1997: 5 complaints1998: 8 complaints1999: 12 complaints2000: 16 complaints2001: 6 complaints2002: 24 complaints2003: 24 complaints2004: 13 complaints2005: 27 complaints2006: 26 complaints2007: 39 complaints2008: 37 complaints2009: 11 complaints2010: 31 complaints2011: 14 complaints2012: 49 complaints2013: 95 complaints2014: 68 complaints2015: 147 complaints2016: 45 complaints2017: 140 complaints2018: 58 complaints2019: 18 complaints2020: 18 complaints2021: 11 complaints2022: 9 complaints2023: 14 complaints2024: 19 complaints2025: 5 complaints2026: 10 complaints
CR-V transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

“This safety issue was not revealed to me at purchase. Vehicle is a push button start and stop and does not have an electronic parking break. Vehicle can be turned off while in Drive, however the gear train does not remain engaged. INCIDENT: The car was moved by my husband who does not drive the car…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 21, 2022 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?

NHTSA has 45 complaints about the 2016 Honda CR-V transmission — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.