Trim Report

Honda CR-V EX-L2016

Includes:CRV|EX-L
$599
Starting From
14,944
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 14,944 active dealer listings as of

Min $599
Max $44,290
From $599
Fresh

EX-L Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$6,500
$7K–$27K
751 listings109,820 avg miles
EX
From$550
9,171 listings|$550–$78K
EX-L
From$599
14,944 listings|$599–$44K
LX
From$575
4,212 listings|$575–$39K
SE
From$1,900
177 listings|$2K–$21K
Special Edition
From$17,214
101 listings|$17K–$28K
Sport
From$19,033
4,500 listings|$19K–$44K
Sport Touring
From$23,750
5,853 listings|$24K–$72K
Sport-L
From$22,888
10,307 listings|$23K–$52K
Touring
From$6,500
1,413 listings|$7K–$38K
TrailSport
From$33,829
2,273 listings|$34K–$45K

2016 Honda CR-V EX-L Pricing

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Where to Find Honda CR-V EX-L

Location data for all 2016 Honda CR-V trims combined

33States

11% of the market sits in California, though listings span 33 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Honda CR-V Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Honda CR-V trims

Elevated

With 2 recalls and 385 complaints, the 2016 Honda CR-V rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
385
Complaints
40
Crashes
4
Fires
Recall Findings
17V3050002017-04-05
ENGINE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.

The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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15V7140002015-29-10
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CR-V vehicles manufactured October 12, 2015, to October 19, 2015. The metal housing surrounding the driver's air bag inflator in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Honda CR-V's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 385 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other47
02Engine37
03Electrical System36
04Fuel/propulsion System32
05Air Bags19
385 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Honda CR-V Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Honda CR-V trims

27–29mpg combined
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25-26city
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31-32hwy
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$1,500-$1,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Honda CR-V ranges from 27 to 29 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
CR-V 2WD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
29mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city32 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
CR-V 4WD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
27mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
25 city31 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2016 Honda CR-V EX-L FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the EX-L compare to other Honda CR-V trims?

Every Honda CR-V trim targets a different buyer. The 2016 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Honda CR-V EX-L?

The EX-L shares its core mechanicals with other Honda CR-V trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for unknown or other issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2016 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Honda CR-V EX-L?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Honda CR-V EX-L year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Honda CR-V overview compares all years side by side.

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