The service and repair manual for the 2016 Honda CR-V — the 2.4L I4 engine, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · LX Sport Utility 4-Door · EX-L Sport Utility 4-Door · Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Sport Utility 4-Door · i-Style Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 542 complaints · 54 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 CR-V manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 97
- General Information 1,597
- Accessories & Equipment 1,409
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 196
- Body & Frame 531
- Maintenance 66
- Brakes 245
- Restraints 241
- Drivelines & Axles 160
- Steering 235
- Electrical 376
- Suspension 196
- Engine Mechanical 587
- Transmission 194
- Engine Performance 1,206
- Front 328
- Rear 181
- Battery 12
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 CR-V
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 15V714000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 23V858000Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Engine · 17V305000The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 542 complaints and Honda has issued 54 technical service bulletins for the 2016 CR-V. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 CR-V manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 CR-V?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 across the SE Sport Utility 4-Door, LX Sport Utility 4-Door, EX-L Sport Utility 4-Door, Touring Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door, i-Style Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 2016 CR-V problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 CR-V, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline, engine. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 2016 CR-V wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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