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:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,468 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2017 Honda CR-V electrical problems

electrical problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2017 Honda CR-V:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2017 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 15 of 17)

« Read the previous 20 complaints

problem #47

Aug 032018

CR-V

  • 10,500 miles

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

Honda sensing issue - when driving in normal conditions, the vehicle would apply brake by itself as if a frontal collision is expected even if there were no other vehicle in-front.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #46

Aug 032018

CR-V

  • 10,500 miles
Foward collision avoidance - when driving in normal condition, the vehicle will abruptly apply brake by itself activating the forward collision avoidance system. The "brake" warning comes-up in the driver's dashboard to provide a visual warning. This happens even if there were no vehicle in-front and anticipated frontal collision. This abrupt and random braking can cause a rear-end collision.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #45

Aug 032018

CR-V

  • 10,500 miles
The infotainment display will randomly turn off while driving. Audio continues to play without display. Pressing the home button sometimes resolve the issue, but sometime it requires to have the vehicle completely turned-off to get the display back.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #44

Aug 032018

CR-V

  • 10,500 miles

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

After jumping the battery - when starting the vehicle with foot on the brake, pedal jerks momentarily before starting the engine. The vehicle was in the garage with dead battery after 2 days of not being used.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #43

Jul 282018

CR-V

  • miles
All system safety lights and warnings are showing

- Princeton, WV, USA

problem #42

Jul 192018

CR-V

  • 23,000 miles
For the third time, since buying the car new, all the warning lights came on, and all safety systems shut down. This time power steering was also lost which could've caused a crash. I believe this is due to rodent damage again. Honda sells rodent tape and I've used it but can't tell where the rodents will eat. I belive this is due to the soy-based insulation and other parts in the car as none of my other vehicles have ever had this issue and I live in a rural environment. Vehicle was not being driven'was temporarily parked outside when this happened.

- Bend, OR, USA

problem #41

Jul 052018

CR-V

  • 45,282 miles

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

Complete vehicle system problem messages. Vehicle stability, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation, road departure mitigation, electrical parking brake, emissions system, brake system, brake hold, power steering, hill start assist, tire pressure monitor problem, power steering system problem. Every one of these systems is displaying a 'problem' message as well as brake light is flashing on the dashboard engine light is on brake system light is on steering wheel light is on vehicle stability light is on battery light is on and oil lamp is on. This is about the fifth time this has happened. I have also experienced this while driving. The vehicle will suddenly display all these error messages for no apparent reason. Sometimes the error messages will pop up as soon as you turn the car on other times it happens suddenly while driving. It happens on city streets and on the highway straight away or turning

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #40

Jun 212018

CR-V

  • 22,000 miles
During morning commute 0655 hours during heavy downpour all instrument dash lights stopped illumination, I turned off defroster, radio and wipers. I pulled off expressway carefully and after several minutes the instrument panel was re illuminated. At work I notified Honda dealer of incident. A service appt. Was made. Safety hazard

- Braceville, IL, USA

problem #39

Apr 112018

CR-V

  • 6,000 miles
"takata recall" 2017 Honda CRV was rear ended by another vehicle on 4/11/18. The seat belts did not retract. The passenger in the car struck her head on the dashboard of the vehicle. This CRV has been in the repair shop since 4/17/18. Informed by the service provider that none of the seat belts retract properly.

- Albany, OR, USA

problem #38

Apr 292018

CR-V

  • 7,500 miles
The display in the middle goes blank while I am driving a lot. Last time I was backing out when it did which cause my car to have serious scratches on it. At the same time the back up seemed not to be working either. My son made a video of it happening one time when he is in the car. Also the radio is lock and does not display what is playing like it use too. Also sometimes when I am switching lane with my blinker on the car will not let me do it and abruptly slow down even if there is not other car on the road. I had a 2012 Honda CRV that my son drive and never had these problem. My 2017 CRV touring is by far not as well made since I have all these problems already.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #37

Apr 232018

CR-V

  • 9,000 miles

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

Five times the battery drained completely with nothing on, after sitting unused, garaged, over night or after one day unused. After the second incident the dealer replaced the battery. After the fourth incident, the dealer charged the battery. After the fifth incident, one week later, the dealer charged the battery and claimed only a.002 miliamp draw.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #36

Apr 102018

CR-V

  • 540 miles
Purchased car 1/18. Took 10 day vacation car was parked during that period. Car battery was dead when we returned. Had aaa jump car and took to dealer. Battery checked and told by dealer it was fine 6 days later battery dead had Honda service tow car to dealer. Had found Honda tsb 17-032 online describing a battery drain from vsa modulator. Made copy for dealer because they were 'unaware of problem' asked them to follow the tsb software upgrade procedure which they did but when they tested battery there was still a drain so they replaced the battery and informed me I need to drive car everday to keep it charged, this is our second car and is not driven everyday and we travel which means the car may not be driven for 10 days or more the service advisor indicated that we need to acquire a battery charger because most likely the battery would be dead. It seems that the 2017 CRV has an electric brake system problem. It pulls on the battery even when the ignition is off. Is Honda going to issue a recall on this problem. Everytime I get in the car I wonder if the car will start and this an uncomfortable feeling for a brand new car with only 540 miles on it.

- Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA

problem #35

Mar 162018

CR-V

  • 4,000 miles
Driving highway speed. Suddenly vehicle begins to violently hesitate and then slows and will not accelerate (more than 10 mph). Indicators read that all systems have failed. Pulled over and shut vehicle down. Would not restart. Called emergency roadside assistance for towing to dealership. Was told by dealer that Honda stated it is a common issue in cold weather (I live and purchased the vehicle in northern wi - lame excuse. Whey sell them here if they don't work in the cold). The dealership replaced the fuel injectors and various other engine parts. I also had to have the satellite radio receiver replaced (it burnt out). There was fuel in the engine oil. All this with less than 4,000 miles on the 2017 Honda CR-V. no longer have confidence in the vehicle. It runs now, but the engine is much louder with a noticable clicking noise that wasn't there when I first purchased the vehicle. I was planning a maiden voyage from wi to seattle, wa (to visit elderly mother who lives there) but lost confidence in the vehicle's reliability. What is my fix for this? dealership balked at the suggestion of replacing the vehicle with another one. Overall, I think this is a dangerous issue to have an automobile completely fail in traffic. Limping off the roadway at a maximum possible speed of 10 mph in highway traffic conditions is a recipe for disaster and the makings for possible fatal consequences. Honda should be looking seriously into this issue and not making lame excuses like this happens to the CR-V in cold weather ([xxx]). they should also be providing compensation to owners who purchased these lemons in good faith expecting the dependability of a brand new vehicle, paying (in my case) at least $29,000 for that expectation and not ending up with something that dumps fuel into the engine oil and threatens the safety of me and my (3) passengers at the time parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 5

- Asjland, WI, USA

problem #34

Dec 112017

CR-V

  • 3 miles
The radio is always messed up. It says there's a call when there is not; it says phone not connected, which it is; it plays the radio when the screen is completely blank, it doesn't turn up or down sometimes. I have two videos but am not able to can send to you. 12/11/2017, 12/18/2017, 01/17/2018, 01/29/2018, 04/07/2018

- Thurmont, MD, USA

problem #33

Jul 282017

CR-V

  • 3 miles
A sensor failure displays on the dashboard saying that some driver assist systems cannot operate: Radar obstructed. Honda of frederick tells me it's a weather related issue and manufacturing issue that they cannot do anymore to fix the problem. Have happeed 4 times; recorded 3 times: Driving in rain on highway, driving in snow in town, driving next day after snow but nothing on the road on highway. All straight ways. Have invoices from dealer.

- Thurmont, MD, USA

problem #32

Feb 202017

CR-V

  • 400 miles
Oil dilution diagnosed by dealer after multiple visits, no heat in cold weather, displays and audios going haywire while driving, stalled 6 times while backing up on different occasions, safety features not working properly while driving I.e. alerting that a car is next to you while driving city and country, no alert or driver assist safety feature when a car pulled out directly in front of me crossing traffic when antilock brakes worked properly and got stopped within 3 feet of other vehicle, car locked me inside after driving to work.....I have available videos of many of these issues available and they've been forwarded to Honda case #08447969 and the dealership. Also finally have documentation from the dealer diagnosing the oil dilution. They told me to drive the car and bring it in every time the dip stick goes above the fill line. No other issues were addressed and show as undiagnosed

- Montana Mines, WV, USA

problem #31

Apr 052018

CR-V

  • 14,000 miles
My vehicle was parked at a airport parking lot for 13 days during a travel trip. The battery was completely dead and was started with a jump. No lights, act were left on during this period.

- Milford, MI, USA

problem #30

Apr 042018

CR-V

  • 8,550 miles
Was driving normally when ABS, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, automatic emergency breaking, and breaking system "problem" lights lit up all at once. Limped the car home.

- Cumberland, RI, USA

problem #29

Mar 142018

CR-V

  • miles
March 14,2018 driving at approximately 15-20 mph in a residential neighborhood, approaching a railroad track, vehicle suddenly came to an abrupt stop. Brake collision mitigation flashed on dash. Screen instructions to place vehicle in park. I turned on emergency flashers for safety. Once in park and returned to drive, able to continue. My right ankle sprained due to force of stop while pressing on accelerator. My teen in the back seat suffered whiplash. Thankfully no car immediately behind us. Since this time, I turn off the collision brake mitigation each time I start the vehicle. Fearful of the same action occurring again! dealership has run diagnostics but has no solution! no accident report filed.

- Brookwood, AL, USA

problem #28

Mar 182018

CR-V

  • 3,200 miles
My car is a 2017 Honda CRV touring with the 1.5 liter turbocharged engine and 3200 miles. On 3/18/2018 I was driving at 70mph on interstate 180 in Pennsylvania when the car suddenly slowed, lost power, the check engine light came on, and multiple electrical systems reported malfunctions in the dash display. The car was towed to the Honda dealer and diagnosed with excess gas (approximately one quart) in the oil. The oil and filter was changed as a temporary solution, and a tech line case (ref # 4089104) was opened with Honda. I was told at this time there is no permanent recall or fix. I was advised that this is a known problem in cold climates where the car is used for short drives and does not warm up completely. Since then I have learned that all crvs with the 1.5 liter turbocharged engine have been recalled in china for the same problem.

- Williamsport, PA, USA

Read the next 20 complaints »

Not what you are looking for?