Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2016 Honda CR-V owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking spot, she depressed the brake pedal, however, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and crashed into the windows of a store. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was then towed to an autobody repair shop to be repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
Upon moving into a parking spot, I slowed down, and suddenly the car surged unbelievably fast. I ran into a brick wall about 4 or 5 feet in front of the car. No other people were around, but certainly, I was at risk. This problem has happened to me in this 2016 CRV, and in another CRV, 2015. Twice in the 2015. The dealer has not reproduced the situation. It is intermittent. This first CRV happened around 15000 or 16000 miles. This car has around 44000 -45000 miles on it. Of course, the dealership says I had my foot on the gas. I DID NOT! Either of the 3 TIMES. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police insurance reps, etc. No one is interested in doing do. Certainly not Honda. I have found numerous examples on the internet of people experiencing the exact same thing. They describe exactly what happened to me. There is no warning whatsoever. …
I bought this car from Honda and I had to bring it back three times within the first 30 days for them to fix a window that was making a noise I also asked him if he could please take a look and drive my car because whenever I break or I'm trying to speed up my car seems to stall and the engine can't catch up and then all of a sudden it bucks forward of course they said they cannot find the issue they will call the manager and no one has ever called me back to fix this issue I looked up recalls I don't know if there is one on this vehicle or not but I need some help
My steering jerks hard left and corrects it self it also excels been braking, cranking the wheel turns freely and the car is very unsafe to drive i can lose control of the vehicle. All emergency lights are on steering wheel light exclamation point tps light among other things.i was told the EPS systems isn't working the steering control module, steering rack and all sensors replaced honda dealership also let me know this has been a common problem with crv years 16,17,18 I have no recalls on my car presently. I also want to add my father has the same 2016 honda crv and his is failing as well. This repair is mandatory and is very expensive over 6 thousand dollars and honda is denying to call a recall for this issue. This is a major safety issue and should be brought to attention. I am very sure that are many. …
Last night I was stopped at a light with my foot on the brake waiting for the light to turn green. The car suddenly wanted to move forward and was fighting the brake. I'm not a two-footed driver, so only my right foot was on the brake. I took my foot off the brake for a second and the car lurched forward on its own, so I had to apply the brake to stay stopped or the car would have entered a very busy intersection on a red light. Once the light turned green I used the accelerator pedal to move forward and the racing engine stopped. I pulled over and checked to see if the floor mat was somehow in the way, but it was not. It is physically impossible for me to press both the brake and the accelerator at the same time with one foot. …
Multiple times I have gone to pull out onto a road and the car has hesitated and actually stalled a few times almost causing me to be hit. Starting in 2021. Around 70,000 miles the Check Engine light came on saying Emission Control problem and went off. Around this time it all began. At 80,000 miles it would cycle on and off intermittently "check engine" and they told me it was the Catalytic Convertor which i replaced at over $2,000 dollars in cost.. I still have the issue. Honda is hiding a problem and there are articles saying its the O2 and MAF sensors. causing these issues and the software also. Talking to a local repair shop he said I was the third Honda CRV he has seen this month. Hesitation, Stalling, Clogged Catalytic Converters?? , Acceleration not happening when you step on the gas pedal. I am not alone with this problem.
12/1/2017 car was parked on the street inside a neighborhood in Plymouth, michigan. At about 6:30 am on Saturday 12/2/2017, here are the things I did in order: 1.I started the car by pushing brake pedal by right foot and start button by one finger. 2.put control on 'd' drive position. 3.pushed gas pedal by foot, car moved and jumped very fast. 4.pushed brake, but car didn't stop and hit someone's garage door. 5.put control on 'p' park position, car was stopped. 6.front of the car was damage and leaked fluid. 7.no air bags were open. 8.my forehead was hurting. 9.car was towed to a collision shop to repair. 10.12/3/2017 called Honda recall line [phone], but Honda said there are no recalls for my car. So Honda recorded my accident information and said someone would call me back.
At the end of a private roadway, I stepped on the brake in order to switch to reverse and back up into a parking area. When I put my foot on the brake, the vehicle accelerated and would not stop. It hit a garage door, and the rear of two vehicles before finally coming to a stop. The entire time, my foot was on the brake and was on the brake when it finally stopped. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local Honda dealer to evaluate the cause of brake failure. Sealer stated they were unable to replicate the problem and the brakes checked out OK....updated 02/22/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-v. While driving under 30 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision with 4 signs. The contact stated that the cruise control warning indicators illuminated. A police report was not filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was operable after the crash. The contact sustained minor pain, but dr prescribed rest and muscle relaxant meds and therapeutic massage. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000. Updated 10/19/17
On 6/18/17 pulling into parking spot doing 3 MPH car accelerated jumped over concrete sidewalk and hit a brick wall. No brakes worked car struck brick wall and would not shut off. No air bags were deployed but sensor stated air bags deployed after vehicle was restarted. Continuous increase in rpms while driving the vehicle. Previously car was taken to the dealer who stated car was fine and that I had to get used to the transmission. Vehicle also had surging when going downwards on a hill. Vehicle loaded with every safety feature but none worked!!
Acceleration complaints in other CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 2016 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 2016 Honda CR-V, 7% of the model year's 394 complaints. The component named most often is cruise control (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2016 Honda CR-V acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for the 2016 Honda CR-V, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2016 Honda CR-V acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 10,000 miles, and 85% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 13 crashes, 0 fires and 6 injuries to speed control & acceleration problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.