2016 Honda CR-V: brake failure

Filed May 2, 2021 · Airbags, Brakes · 18,900 miles · OH · crash

Pulled the car out of the parking lot and shifted the gear to drive. Even before I pressed the gas pedal, the engine roared and the car sped out of control. The brake failed. Fortunately was able to avoid other parked cars and the car came to a stop in a ditch at the edge of the parking lot. The car may have traveled about 100 yds before coming to stop. The airbag was deployed and the damage to the front of the car may be extensive. Reporting this failure to the federal safety agency in case there are other similar events happening with the 2016 honda cr-v model.

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 41,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cr-v. While driving 30 MPH, the engine shut off and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the power steering and brakes failed to operate. The vehicle was coasted to a stop on the side of the road and towed to community honda (8340 w 159th st, orland park, il 60462, (708) 364-2600). The dealer diagnosed that the water pump, gasket, and alternator belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2017 · Acceleration, Body · 10,427 miles · NY · crash

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!!

Filed Mar 24, 2017 · Brakes · 650 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cr-v. The contact stated that when reversing out the driveway and attempting to apply the brake pedal, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to immediately turn off the vehicle and shift the vehicle into park in order to stop the vehicle from rolling. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the vehicle was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the failure mostly occurred during cold weather. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 650.

Filed Dec 7, 2016 · Acceleration · 2,500 miles · MN · crash

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

Filed Oct 13, 2016 · Brakes · 1,945 miles · KS · crash

I pulled into a parking lot going about 2 or 3 MPH. When I pulled into the parking space to park, I pressed on the brake pedal but the pedal didn't seem to move. It felt solid and there were no brakes. My car jumped the small curb and hit a vehicle in the adjacent parking lot. My driver side airbag deployed. The car was towed to the body shop and the body shop owner said the brake system light was on. Honda agreed to have the car towed to the dealership to have a honda certified mechanic check out the brake system. A honda representative came to the dealership to check out the brake system and said they can't replicate the problem so there is nothing they can do. They said I should drive it and monitor the brakes. With the possibility of the brakes failing again, I don't want to drive that vehicle again.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Brakes · 3,000 miles · CA

On 8/10/2016, my wife was driving the vehicle slowly on a street with a downward slope towards a crossroad. My daughter (a kid) was sitting at the back seat. When she saw the traffic light was red, she tried to stop the vehicle by pressing the brake. But the brake did not work. She felt that she was pressing a rock. She was planning to go straight across the juncture, but in order to avoid running into the red light and a potential accident, she turned the vehicle right towards the street on her right side. Then she turned off the engine, and the vehicle stopped. It was a very scary experience for my wife. Clearly the brake failed. So the next morning (8/11) we took the vehicle to our local dealer, and asked them to check the brake. After checking, they told us that they could not replicate the incident, and could not do anything. Therefore I called american honda motor co. And requested that they send somebody to check the vehicle. After a long delay, their district services manager visited the local dealer, and instructed the dealership to bleed the brake fluid. This is not the right solution to the problem. If there is air in the brake fluid, you need to bleed the brake fluid. But that's not the problem my wife experienced when the incident happened. The problem was when she pressed the brake, she felt she was pressing a rock. The brake failed at that time. So we requested american honda motor co. To replace the brake system, but they declined on the basis that they could not replicate the incident. It has been one and a half months since we took the vehicle to the local dealer. American honda motor co. Did not solve the problem, and the dealer now asked me to take the vehicle home. How can we drive the vehicle again if there is a potential risk of this incident happening again. The brake may fail again, and somebody may die.