CarComplaints.com Notes: It's rare when a newer vehicle has defect trends, & the 2017 Honda CR-V has at least two — overfilled oil levels with a gas smell, & heat not working.

Both problems affecting the Honda CR-V's 1.5L "Earth Dreams" engine appear to be related to cold-climate regions.

CR-V owners report overfilled oil levels due to fuel in the oil, & sometimes a gas smell in the cabin. That problem appears to be related to fuel injection which Honda hopes to fix via a software update. Honda so far has only conducted a recall in China & a "product update" in Canada.

CR-V owners also report no heat even after warming up their CR-Vs for 30 minutes — not even enough to defrost the windshield. So far, there has been no fix from Honda for this issue.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,270 miles

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2017 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 3 of 8)

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problem #111

Jan 192022

CR-V

  • miles

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

System Failure: Fuel Emissions System Problem and all other warning lights are on. Safety: Cruise control does not function and automatic breaking does not function. Dealership: Yes, the problem was reproduced even after the spark plugs and rocket arm assembly were replaced inside the limits of the 6 year unlimited mileage warranty. The dealership acknowledged that 5 or 6 other customers were in with similar complaints this month. Others: an independent garage inspected the vehicle and confirmed that a warranty should cover this problem some 8 months ago. Indications are a weak cylinder may be the root cause of the fuel emissions system problem in addition to the fuel injectors and pipes. Warning lamps, messages and other symptoms were present prior to the failure and appeared well before the manufacturer's warranty expired. The dealership we purchased the vehicle from failed to locate the problem and did not repair when we first discovered the problem and brought the vehicle in for repair in 11/2020. We recently contacted Honda Corporation directly and they gave us a case number for reference while they review this complaint.

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #110

Feb 052020

CR-V

  • miles
All the warning lights come on while driving. I have to disconnect the battery to reset it. I get the brake warning signal when no other vehicles are around. At times my vehicle will slow down with no other vehicles close to me. This issue could cause an accident if someone is around. I had to turn the walk away feature off due to the alarm continuously sounding. My vehicle was inspected by a dealer for the issue with the alarm sounding. They weren-??t able to give a definite cause and suggested I turn the walk away feature off. The other issues have been occurring since February of 2020 and have not been inspected. My vehicle is available for inspection. All of these issues occur at different times. The warning lights started coming back on October 15, 2021.

- Covington , GA, USA

problem #109

Jun 262021

CR-V

  • miles
The electrical wiring malfunctioned and all the warning notifications are sounding on the dashboard. Tire Monitoring System, Brake System, Brake Hold System, Vehicle Stability Problem, Hillside Assist Problem, Road Departure Migration System, etc... Also, the Emergency Brake engages every time the car turns off. We cannot disable this feature. We have to take the emergency brake off every time we turn the car on. When this happens, the only way to terminate the warning notifications is to disconnect the battery and wait 15-20 minutes. We are concerned the emergency brake could malfunction and engage when the car is driving.

- Smyrna, GA, USA

problem #108

Sep 232021

CR-V

  • miles

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

Problem 1: My car has 30,000 miles but her Honda since it is past the 36 months it is no longer under warranty. Problem 2: I feel this is a safety issue due to the nature of the failure and the consequences of an immediately failure rendering the car undriveable. This is how the problem unfolded. I started the car. Immediately "System failures" started scrolling across the dash system including Power Brake Failure. I called Honda service, explained what was happening, and Per the Honda service representative, I was told I could drive the car in. I explained the car would not come out of park thus I could not drive it. I was then told how to manually get the car out of park to drive it in for evaluation. I put it in reverse to get out of the garage and when I tried to stop the car I and had no brakes or steering. I got the car to stop by standing with both feet and all my weight on the brake peddle. I Had towed on a flat bed tow truck into Ed Napleton Honda. I was told by Honda that they have never seen this system failure without "a rodent being involved" as they chew threw the housing and then chew on the wires causing the electrical problem. After about 36 hours I was called and told that they had to replace the Brake Power Booster sensor, "no evidence of rodent involvement" and no explanation of why the part failed. I was informed that before further evaluation could be done there was no choice but to replace the Power Booster. I was told it would be $2600 and that even if it was not the problem, I had to pay for the repair for they could continue the evaluation process. This is 3 X the cost of the part per another source I called. I also feel I could have been killed/injured or killed and/or injured other people on the road if this had happened when I was driving as there was no pre warning of the problem and having the Certified Service Associate telling me to drive the car knowing that I had total system failure's scrolling across my dash.

- Lake St Louis, MO, USA

problem #107

Sep 222021

CR-V

  • miles
2017 Honda CRV Touring 19, 647 miles. As I was approaching a red light, I stepped on my brake to slow down and brake for the red light. Upon trying to stop, I had NO BRAKE POWER WHATSOEVER. Having no brake power I could not stop, I did have an accident and hit another vehicle. My vehicle still would not stop as I continued to try and brake. I drifted approximately 1/2 mile from the accident until it fully stopped. My airbag went off and my Honda Link did contact the police and ambulance. I had minor injuries and just went to my primary physician. I do have a police report. At this time it is at an independent collision center, once repaired it will go to Honda for scanning and diagnose. I am told it can be repaired, BUT, who will diagnose why this happened, and I don-??t know why automatic emergency braking system didn-??t work.

- Tulare, CA, USA

problem #106

Jul 112021

CR-V

  • 34,081 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 50-60 mph, the brake pedal was stiff. The driver shifted into neutral as the speed decreased and placed the gear shifter into park. The braking system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and drove as designed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 34,081.

- New Haven, CT, USA

problem #105

Apr 112019

CR-V

  • 25,680 miles

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

Our SUV continues to have issues with the dashboard. It shows errors then it won't start. We are rebooting it at least twice a month. We have replaced the battery and had to call roadside assistance. The incidents happen while driving.

- Tehachapi, CA, USA

problem #104

Mar 252021

CR-V

  • 58,000 miles
I was driving my 2017 Honda CRV last night and out of nowhere, all warning lights came on across the dashboard, including disabling traction control, anti-lock brakes and emissions safety, among many other errors. These systems provide safe driving so they are essential for use, and also frightening to have deactivated when cruising down the street in downtown denver, surrounded by traffic and pedestrians. The car has literally every single warning light on, including the check engine light. Turning the car on and off several times did not fix it and so it will need dealer repair. Upon doing research, I've noticed that this is a widespread issue with 2017-2018 Honda crvs and is affecting a lot of other drivers. This car feels very unsafe if all the electrical systems kick on and off as they please, seemingly at random. Videos here from two separate occasions: Https://www.icloud.com/photos/#0ahxlsvcycstsnvsomnwsma4A other complaints: Https://www.crvownersclub.com/threads/dashboard-warning-lights-on-my-2017-Honda-CRV.215449/ https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-T76546_ds1113654 https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/CR-V/2017/accessories-interior/all_dash_lights_flashing.shtml

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #103

Jan 272021

CR-V

  • 31,000 miles
Entire operation system for vehicle was affected causing immediate vehicle failure. Unable to pull over or move out of traffic. Extremely dangerous malfunction with complete loss of control at high speed with no warning. All dash lights lit up/blinking. Many system errors displayed on main driver screen near steering wheel. The screen errors quickly read through multiple errors, including power steering loss, tire pressure loss, hill control loss, etc. The screens were going so quickly and car was beeping like it had low gas. But the only thing we could do was get to the side of the highway. We have driven thousands of miles in many types of cars and situations and this was by far one of the worst malfunctions we have ever experienced. If there is an electronic problem or situation where your car is breaking then it should say pull over immedately. It was no help to flash through an array of features on the car having error. This needs to be recalled!

- Mcchord, WA, USA

problem #102

Jan 272021

CR-V

  • 37,000 miles
2017 Honda CRV ex-L AWD, purchased new Dec 2017, about 37K miles on it currently. A couple of days ago- on 1/27/2021- I was driving with my family (wife and two toddlers) on highway route 4 westbound in NJ going about 50mph with moderate traffic, when all of a sudden - brake system failure and all error messages appeared on the dashboard. I frantically tried to brake but the brake pedal was stiff and could not be depressed. I tried repeatedly to slam on the brakes cause the car in front of me was approaching fast and thankfully after several attempts the brakes were able to be depressed and I safely pulled over to the nearest strip mall parking lot with all the error messages flashing and brake system illuminated, I took photos and video on my phone and just made sure we were all ok. My wife and I were totally freaked out cause if we weren't able to stop we would definitely have rear ended the approaching vehicle in front of us at 50mph causing an accident. In the parking lot, we turned off the car and back on and the error messages disappeared and I was able to cautiously drive back home. We are very concerned about our safety in this vehicle if this happens again. Error messages have occurred once or twice in the past in inclement weather and a few of the driver assist features were not working due to the weather. But nothing like this has happened before with brake system failure / inability to depress the brake pedal and all errors flashing on the dashboard. If I bring it into the dealership I read online that if they're not able to replicate the errors then it doesn't exist. Please advise. Thank you.

- Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA

problem #101

Jan 232021

CR-V

  • 53,000 miles

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

The safety feature reacts to shadows on the road. This has happened 3-4 times where if I'm driving under a bridge the car will beep and show a message asking me to hit the brakes. I think the car sees the shadow of the bridge on the road in front of me as an object and is asking me to stop/ hit the brakes. If the car ever applies automatic braking, then the car behind me can slam into me causing an accident.

- Wyomissing, PA, USA

problem #100

Jan 072020

CR-V

  • 45,000 miles
Computer failure resulting in multiple error message's and warning lights. Loss of antilock brakes, electric parking brakes, automatic collision brakes, adaptive cruise control, lane departure mitigation, hill assist, vehicle stability assist problem, power steering problem. Took vehicle to Honda dealer, they claimed software issue and did an upgrade. Problem is back. I reset the computer by disconnecting the battery. A few days later problem returns. Does not matter if you are driving or parked. It has failed while driving and while parked with engine running. Error requires a computer reset to clear it. Problem first occurred over a year ago and continues to this day..

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #99

Jan 102021

CR-V

  • 66,000 miles
For 2 days (fri/sat) when remotely locking doors, the doors would lock but there was no lights or beep indicating the doors were locking. Checked menus to ensure the feature was on, it was. On Sunday, stopped for fuel, fueled up, vehicle would not start while at the pumps. Clicking noise and multiple lights on dash. Error messages: "electric parking brake problem", "brake system problem", "tire pressure low" among others appeared. I could not deactivate the parking brake. Quick google search showed a jump start would remedy the situation, which it did. Replaced original battery (3 years old) however, when remotely locking the vehicle, the vehicle lights are still not flashing and no beep is heard. Will be making appointment at dealership, but based on past performances of dealerships, not hopeful a cause or solution will be found. I have found Honda dealerships are quick to point blame to the driver for an issue.

- New Bedford, MA, USA

problem #98

Dec 152020

CR-V

  • 55,800 miles
My car was sitting on driveway and when I start my car all of the sudden it start giving me break system error problem. So my car automatically applied electronic parking brake and now it's not releasing at all. Also delar told me it happened because of brake actuator malfunction. Also, when I am driving some time it applied emergency brake itself if there is nothing in front of car. And there are many other Honda CR-V 2017 mode that have same problem or similar problem. And vehicle is now out of warranty so dealership want to charge for parts and labor.

- Concord, NC, USA

problem #97

Aug 102020

CR-V

  • 59,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brakes malfunctioned independently, while several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to northtown Honda (2277 niagara falls blvd, amherst, NY 14228) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle stability assist modulator need to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred four times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

- Lewiston, NY, USA

problem #96

Oct 262020

CR-V

  • 53,777 miles
Whenever there is rain or dew most of the car'a sensors will malfunction. The brake sensor are all bad, power steering, low oil and low tire pressure. It will happen sometimes while driving and when in park too.

- Smiths Station, AL, USA

problem #95

Oct 242020

CR-V

  • 38,000 miles
The car applied the brakes vigorously while driving 55-miles per hour on a rural straight 2-lane highway with no other cars in sight. The only unsafe condition was the unanticipated braking of our vehicle. I suspect the culprit to be the automatic braking system of the car. There was no one else involved. I continued driving after this happened.

- Montgomery Village, MD, USA

problem #94

Oct 152020

CR-V

  • 15,000 miles
I own the car for 3 years and 10 month and did not notice any issue with the breaking system until today on 10/15/2020. My brother was driving the car and the car all of sudden stop completely when start slowly pressing the on brake pedal. He was approaching a bump with steel plate covering the gap on a bridge and start to slow down to 25mph and the car sudden break hard and stop completely causing him and the passenger to shovel forward. He then heard two beeps. There wasn't any car in a close range. After about 5 seconds, he can then able to step on the gas pedal. Sound like some issue with the automatic emergency braking technology.

- Woodhaven, NY, USA

problem #93

Jul 032020

CR-V

  • 5,000 miles
This vehicle still have electric parking brake problem, the brake light, tpsm light and other light will suddenly on dish, than the light suddenly off. Sometimes car can't start, a lot of time, when I start the car put on R, the car doesn't move back, it moves forwards. Almost hit other car.when I drive car speed is 25mile, saw the stop sign, want to stop, but there was no turning back on the brakes and the cat cant stop.the brake light suddenly on dash, electric parking brake problem light on dash, too. Cant move the car, there is no way to use towed move car, .I used towed 3 times get car to dealer.when I got this car, the A/C never worked, .2 car keys have been changed battery 3 times total using 6 batteries.only 16800miles, I dont think ts normal.my first dealer- paragon Honda. Never inspected my car or changed the part, only update softwa lie to me say A/C is good. Manytime if lights werent on dash, they refused to inspect.car, once I made app to shop, the lights suddenly off, they cancel my app.I go to second dealer to check my car.they tell me A/C discharge hose leaking &change vsa modulator. When the repairs down, pick up car ON7/3/20, the dealer refused to write my correct license plate no and del date on my repair rec, refused to provide rent car to me. ; but still have electric parking brake problem.. suddenly loss rear -camera carplay, bluetooth hands freellink, cant open the turn door, once, the rkey in the car, I just out of drivers door, try open the turn door, suddenly all doors of this car were looked, the car didnt start. My bag, my wallet and house keys call phone and money everything was locked in the car. On 09/01/2020 my hand hold the key, try start the car, cant start car.used tow towed to shop. I afraid of using this vehicle, because you dont know whats going to happen.

- Fresh Meadows, NY, USA

problem #92

Jul 202020

CR-V

  • 30,250 miles
Emergency crash avoidance system deployed causing the car to stop. This from 35 + mph. This was unexpected. And we were lucky no other cars were affected. Automatic headlight dimmer is not operating correctly. This is annoyance to the driver of my car as well as blinding to oncoming trafic.

- Southbury, CA, USA

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