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:
15,421 miles

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2017 Honda CR-V electrical problems

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2017 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 6 of 17)

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problem #228

Aug 162021

CR-V

  • miles

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

Vehicle reports multiple faults at once at random instances. Usually happens upon turning the Vehicle on Faults include: Engine system problem Tire pressure monitor system Electrical power steering Adaptive cruise control CMBS problem (collision mitigation braking system problem) RDM problem (road departure mitigation problem) Each light associated with these systems indicate on the dash along with scrolling text The vehicle operates normally besides certain systems being disabled entirely Steers normal Brakes normal (the electronic braking system flashes and does not indicate whether or not the brakes are applied in which they do lock and release) Engine seems to run fine

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #227

Jul 302021

CR-V

  • miles
The car doesn-??t start. I have a message of brake system and don-??t recognize the keys

- Vineyard, UT, USA

problem #226

Sep 202019

CR-V

  • 123,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who inspected the vehicle and performed a system reset however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.

- Port Jervis, NY, USA

problem #225

Jul 162021

CR-V

  • miles

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

In less than three and half years, I have replaced the battery at least three times. This time like the others, the battery was DEAD. I took it to the dealership (Pacific Honda) and with documentation from O Reilly's confirming the battery was good. The initial evaluation from the dealership was some kind of module (can't remember the name he gave me) was the cause and needed to be replaced. The part was to be delivered the next day. However, later the next day I received a call informing me that the diagnosis was wrong. The "Shifter Base Assembly" was defective and not alerting the system the car was in park. That caused the electrical system to remain active and draining the battery. That part is on back-order and unknown when it will be available. My car is parked at the dealership at no use to me. A "Google" inquiry alerted me to a widespread module issue draining the battery.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #224

Jul 022021

CR-V

  • miles
ELECTRICAL: this Honda CRV has had problems with the battery at apx12,000 miles. Battery fully discharged, requires being reset at a service facility because even after jumping the car, dash states that many of the functions will not operate. How stupid is that" VERY. Battery dead again in Dec. 2020, just under 13,000 miles. After jump, I traveled about 70 miles. After 2 days, dead again. Another 2 hr delay waiting for a jump and went directly to replace the battery. We bought the car new in Nov of 2017, this should not happen. The service person said that Honda puts in cheap batteries, so I attributed it to that until I read many of the NHTSA reports here with issue after issue being reported. Also, in summer of 2020, we noticed the air conditioning system seemed very weak. I did not take any action at that time, not sure what to do about that. Now in June of 2021, there is DEFINITELY A PROBLEM, no AC on these over 90 degree temp heat wave days. One doesn't buy an expensive car to have problems like this. Entering the car on a hot rainy day with the inside front windshield all fogging, you can't clear it without air conditioning. I couldn't drive the car until it cleared, which took a long time. I guess visibility isn't a high enough safety issue for Honda. And again after reading a hundred of these NHTSA reports, no need to read all 206, the pattern is clear. I now see the number of problems I will most likely face, my gear shift knob falling apart, car suddenly breaking when no other cars are around, or when cars are behind me and slam into me. I will sell the car and move on to a different manufacturer. This is my first Honda, and will be my last. Honda doesn't give a crap about these incidents because there are MANY and they have done nothing. I'm not even sure what the NHTSA does other than collect these if they don't hammer a company to fix repeating problems. Maybe they just keep them for archives? Hey NHTSA> WHAT IS THE POINT IF YOU DO NOTHING??"

- Framingham, MA, USA

problem #223

May 012021

CR-V

  • 40,000 miles
Multiple times all system warning messages flash on dashboard screen. Audible alert also dings. Vehicle operates ok but warning messages continue to flash entire time vehicle is driven. Taken to Honda dealer twice. Errors cleared and sensing radar replaced. Issue continues to happen. Disconnect of neg battery for 30 sec clears all codes but underlying issue remains.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #222

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 #221

Apr 212021

CR-V

  • 83,957 miles
I turn the car on and the screen shows multi function failure problems vsa hill start road departure drive carefully system all. After restarting 10 or so times problem stops

- Comer, GA, USA

problem #220

Apr 152021

CR-V

  • 58,214 miles
Every earring light comes on the dashboard at the same time. This has happened several times over the past year. The car abruptly stopped when I was traveling 30mph. The orange break light flashed and the car stopped itself when coming across a metal plate in the road. Luckily there wasn't any vehicle behind me or I would have been in an accident. Dealer said several software updates were needed and the A/C control panel needed replaced. Plus and oil change was needed in order to replace the A/C control panel. I have owned the vehicle since March 2020. I have taken it to the dealer for all oil changes and servicing since I've owned the car. I told the tech last oil change about the warning light issue and he said just drive the car in next time it happened because they needed the vehicle while it was happening.

- Ofallon, MO, USA

problem #219

Apr 142021

CR-V

  • 37,025 miles
Design or installation of wiring harness may have caused the air conditioner wire to the pressure sensor to break. I do not know if this represents a safety issue, however, there have been reports of fire occurring in other CRV vehicles having a faulty wire harness. Replacing the harness is almost entirely labor at a cost of almost $600

- Salem, MA, USA

problem #218

Jan 022019

CR-V

  • miles

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

Our 2017 Honda CR-V will not keep the battery charged even with recommended driving per crown Honda of greensboro nc. They have replaced the battery twice and it has been into their service department for a dead battery 5 times as of 3/30/21. We did have another dead battery last week and have not scheduled another appt.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #217

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 #216

Mar 172021

CR-V

  • 4,700 miles
Car battery continues to die after only 2 days of non use. Going to take it to Honda dealer for the 4th time. Told me numerous times nothing is wrong and I need to drive it more, which I am yet it's still happened.

- Sylmar, CA, USA

problem #215

Mar 142021

CR-V

  • 75,000 miles
All ada warning lights come on when vehicle is being driven. Does not seem to affect drivability but all functions are disabled. Lights have gone off on their own once other times had to cycle power on computer to reset. Problem is becoming more frequent

- Titusville, FL, USA

problem #214

Mar 072021

CR-V

  • 46,000 miles
While driving under ordinary conditions, warning systems begin. The first warning is to pull over because the AWD system is overheating. From that point, many different warning messages begin scrolling with repeated warnings of all systems in the car failing. This has happened on two separate occasions, approximately 3 weeks apart. Also, on one occassion, while driving, the brake light began to flash to caution a slow down, and there were no other vehicles or obstacles on any side of the car. After the car has been parked for several hours, the computer seems to "reset" itself, and normal operation is returned. All instances occurred during normal city driving at speeds below 35 miles per hour.

- Amsterdam, NY, USA

problem #213

Mar 062021

CR-V

  • 63,500 miles
Start car after putting drive all alarms go off and brakes automatically apply in when driving. Engine light comes on and I am unable to control my vehicle. It happens all the time I only have one car and am afraid to drive it!

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #212

Feb 272021

CR-V

  • 50,000 miles
For the past few months all of my warning lights come on. They will go off at times, other times I have to pull over to restart my car. In addition, my display will go dim or get very bright on it's own. On February 27, 2021 my alarm started to go off for no reason. They car was parked in my driveway and no one was near the remote. I could not get the alarm to go off, no matter what I did. On Monday, March 1st I went to start my car and it would not start or respond to anything with the remote. I contacted the dealership, valley Honda in monroeville, pa. They stated that it could be the battery having low voltage. The dealership is over 45 minutes away and I needed a vehicle to help care for my ill father so I purchased a new battery and installed it late Monday night. As soon as I started the vehicle all of the dashboards lights started flashing and the alarm would randomly go off. This continued until I could get it to the dealership on weds night. They diagnosed it as a body control module. My car is only 4 years old with 50K mileage but the Honda warranty is out. I even called Honda who only offered a courtesy partial payment, as long as I did not pick up my vehicle until they finished their investigation. There is absolutely no reason for my display to have been acting up or a need to replace a BCM with a vehicle that is only 4 years old!

- Freeport, PA, USA

problem #211

Feb 272021

CR-V

  • 44,748 miles
Honda CRV 2017 keeps draining battery even after it is turned off and causing routine service calls. It also triggers security system alarm to go off randomly and car begins to reflect like starting on it's own with displays running even when no one is in the car after it is turned off. Hope such things do not happen on road when parked and create other issues

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #210

Feb 192021

CR-V

  • 38,000 miles
All the warning lights came on after engine start eg, check engine light, power steering failure, driver assist, etc. It was every light. I took it to Honda in was diag. With PO172 engine runs rich. Honda bullentin 19-032 was perform which included replacing the A/C control unit and software update. After one month and less than another 1000 milers driven I have the same problem. The dealership says my fuel injectors need to be replaced for $1400. The car has 38000 miles on it and just came off warranty. This is a known problem and apparently happens in colder climates but I lived in ga. Completely unacceptable

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #209

Feb 102021

CR-V

  • 30,800 miles
Car battery gets drained out over night and it's not the battery or the alternator. I've seen online multiple people complaining about this

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

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