10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,433 miles

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2016 Honda CR-V fuel system problems

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2016 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #39

Nov 072021

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On Sep 10 2020, when I drove the CR-V uphill on Crenshaw southbound near Indian Peak, it could not accelerate and get into "limp" mode. No engine light was on. Once I was able to use momentum to pull over, restarted the car, it was driving as normal. I drove it to the nearest Honda dealer and left with them for a week. They could reproduce the issue by driving exactly to the same spot. They investigated and replaced the whole tank of fuel, suspecting water in the gas tank. On Sep 19 2021, my husband was driving on Lancaster 14 north bound (uphill). The CR-V go into "limp" mode and could not accelerate. Engine light turned on soon after. He was able to cruise to the shoulder and restart the vehicle. Once it was restarted, the engine light turned off, the car could go again, and he drove and left it to the nearest dealer, they could not find any issue. On Nov 7 2021, as I am driving on 73 toll road north bound (uphill) near Catalina View Toll Booth, CR-V traveling around 65 MPH started to get into "limp" mode and I could not accelerate it pressing the gas pedal, then the engine light turned on. I was able to cruise by momentum and pull to the shoulder. I stopped and restarted the car, and it was able to travel again. All through my trip afterward (405 NB), the car felt "choked" and "stuttered" when I tried to accelerate.

- Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA

problem #38

Jul 142021

CR-V

  • miles
1.car is too much bumpi from day1 2.every time star with shake 3.gas paddel need to push twice to run the car 4.all injectors and spark plugs are changed new (bought from Honda} 5.still giving code P0172 system too rich bank 1, 6.went Honda service can not guarantee the can fix but they took 140 dollar fee. 7.something like unknown because even Honda can not fix it 8.car miles 126000

- Queens Village, NY, USA

problem #37

Mar 202021

CR-V

  • 43,000 miles
I smell gasoline while sitting in the cabin driving. My car has sat all night and I'm parked in the driveway with the car running and I smell gasoline. It smells like when there is a small can of gas in the car a lawn mower. Speaking of which, the smell is not unlike the smell you get when you spill gas on your lawnmower and start mowing the lawn. Honda refused to do anything. I was supposed to take the car to a dealership but then they wanted to charge me. I can't afford it. My son read of this problem in Honda CR-V forum where they talked about the oil pan being an issue. But the car model was not a 2016 and is is supposed to have a class action lawsuit against them foe this issue but it is coming. I can't live with this smell.

- Summit, NJ, USA

problem #36

Aug 022020

CR-V

  • 38,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

- Wheaton, MD, USA

problem #35

Jul 012020

CR-V

  • 119,000 miles
Recently my car has been stalling every time I try to accelerate after making a complete stop.my car will sputter then it will start moving again. Sometimes in the morning after I start my car it will stall after a few seconds

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #34

May 202020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 92,484 miles
I was getting on to the highway about to merge and my car just went into a sudden decreased power and no power over 2500 RPM.

- Londonderry, NH, USA

problem #33

Jan 102020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine misfiring

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #32

Oct 212019

CR-V

  • 34,000 miles
My CRV has a drained battery 3 times in a year, after parked in the garage for as little as two days. Very undeniable for a new vehicle. I charged it over night, took it to the Honda dealership and they told me the battery was fine!

- Enumclaw, WA, USA

problem #31

Apr 092019

CR-V

  • miles
Smell of fuel in cabin and stalling when in reverse

- Liverpool, NY, USA

problem #30

Mar 112019

CR-V

  • 38,061 miles
My 2016 Honda CR-V recently got 21 mpg on a 300+ highway mile trip. From day 1, the advertised mileage of 32 mpg has never been reached. It has steadily declined till I am getting 21 mpg. I recently read an article where Honda admitted that vehicles produced in the years 2016-2019 CR-V's were experiencing significant mpg declines due to a defect that was allowing oil to mix with gas. This defect affected autos in cold climates, including Nebraska where I live. This article explained that Honda was not regarding them as recalls yet, but that they were being sent back to the factory for repairs. I contacted Honda and they played dumb, suggesting that I take it to the dealer on my dime. I want answers, and now.

- Grand Island, NE, USA

problem #29

Jan 102019

CR-V

  • 14,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle vibrates at idle speed. The same problem with 2015 Honda CRV

- Covington, LA, USA

problem #28

Mar 072019

CR-V

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. while the contact was performing a routine oil check, he found fuel mixed in the oil. The vehicle was taken to larry H. miller Honda murray (5808 state St, murray, ut 84107, (801) 590-0572) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- West Valley City, UT, USA

problem #27

Feb 222019

CR-V

  • 20,000 miles
When we were reversing the car brakes stopped responding. The car wouldn't turn off and it kept rolling backwards so we had to use the emergency brakes. We put it into drive and the car still rolled backwards and the brakes wouldn't respond.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #26

Jan 262019

CR-V

  • 11,888 miles
Noxious fuel/ oil fumes in cabin causing headaches and lightheadedness. Also heater will not blow hot air. Honda refuses to acknowledge problem. Instead blaming it on short range driving and cold weather environment. Honda America insists that fuel in gas is normal despite evidence to the contrary. According to Honda, this (our CRV) was the first time they had a complaint. Please please please investigate and issue a recall. We have resorted to driving our 2003 model vehicle and parking this newer CRV which only has 12000 miles but has been to dealer for these concerns 4 different times for fumes and 2 times for heater.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

problem #25

Dec 032016

CR-V

  • 100 miles
When CRV is stationary and idles, the cabin fills with gasoline smell and is nauseating and gives my wife headaches. It has been an issue since we bought new in December 2016 and the Honda dealer said they would look into it and nothing has been done to fix the problem. We have young kids and are concerned for there health and safety. From reading on-line this issue seams to be a common problem with the CRV. Can you guys and gals help? thanks

- Belle Center, OH, USA

problem #24

Oct 202018

CR-V

  • 35,000 miles
I am concerned about the smell of gasoline in the engine's oil. When checking the oil level, the smell is strong. I am concerned about fire safety and engine wear.

- Richmond, VT, USA

problem #23

Sep 012017

CR-V

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. on three separate occasions, while driving, the contact was informed that fuel was pouring out underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to joe morgan Honda (located at 176 N garver rd, monroe, oh 45050, (513) 360-2700) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired twice within the past thirty days. The contact stated that the failure was due to part of the fuel line being constructed with soy bean oil. The contact stated that the dealer placed a rodent sleeve on a six inch section of the fuel line. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. The VIN was not available.

- College Corner, OH, USA

problem #22

May 292018

CR-V

  • 48,000 miles
Oil issue..there seems to be a recall on Honda vehicles in china due to gasoline flowing into the oil..my son was checking the oil and it smells like gas...I hope this does not case a fire hazard as my oil now has become gasoline. Yet no recall in America why?

- Camden, AR, USA

problem #21

Sep 132016

CR-V

  • 1,500 miles
Gas fumes in passenger cabin. We get gas fumes in the passenger cabin on a regular basis. No gas leaking on ground that we can see. Happens more often after car has been idling for a bit. Gas fumes stay in cabin while driving.

- Wauwatosa, WI, USA

problem #20

Feb 132018

CR-V

  • 100 miles
From new, the cabin fills with noxious gas fumes. Honda dealership says Honda is aware of the problem but will not do anything to fix it as they are unaware of a fix. Unacceptable from Honda

- Burlington, MA, USA

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