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:
15,099 miles

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2017 Honda CR-V electrical problems

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2017 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 8 of 17)

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problem #195

Sep 102020

CR-V

  • 29,000 miles

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

All system warning lights illuminated in dashboard display. First failure happened 12/16/19 while parked with engine running. Second failure happened 9/10/20 while driving.

- Parkville, MD, USA

problem #194

Sep 102020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 52,625 miles
The driver safety assistance system displays a series of failure notifications on the dashboard display. Includes but not limited to lane drift, rear collision alert, parking brake, cruise control and numerous others. This has happened several times while in motion or when parked. Pohanka Honda has attempted to fix this problem 3 times in the last 6 months. Once 3 weeks ago and the last effort was 12 hours ago. Car is still not fixed. An internet search shows this being a known problem that Honda has not been able to fix. I have receipts for all repairs but unable to upload.

- Snow Hill, MD, USA

problem #193

Sep 032020

CR-V

  • 50,000 miles
While driving normally on a road about 30 mph all of the vehicle's warning lights came on in a sequence and continued to rotate through the entire array of warning lights continuously. The vehicle continued to drive normally. After stopping and turning off the car we restarted the car and the warning lights continued to flash and beep in sequence. The Honda dealer said we needed to replace parts in the fuel system. After investigation this seems to be a common problem with Honda vehicles. This is a dangerous situation as it distracts the driver

- Montgomery, TX, USA

problem #192

Jul 032020

CR-V

  • 5,000 miles

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

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 #191

Nov 012019

CR-V

  • 42,280 miles
I have owned this vehicle 1 yr and a few months and have had to have the computer system wiped out and the software reinstalled more than 2X due to 'problem' dash lights all of the sudden scrolling;road departure mitigation system problem, electric brake system problem, brake hold system problem, tire pressure monitor problem, emissions system problem, electric parking brake problem, power steering system problem, vehicle stability assist problem, hill start assist problem, adaptive cruise control problem, ect. The vehicle was involved in a fender bender in the middle of all this chaos, but the problems started shortly after I bought it in may2019. At one time the computer would clear itself out and I could ride around for a day or two without all these lights flashing. That is no longer the case. These scrolling problem lights occur after I've been driving down the road but now they come on immediately when I turn on the vehicle. Prior to this and months ago, when I was rounding a corner on the freeway all the sudden the brake assist engaged as if I was too close to a vehicle in front of me. It was quite a jolt. The first time this occurred was October/November. 2019. This evening I got my oil changed and the mechanic found gas in my oil; I mentioned a gas odor last winter to the dealership when I took it in for oil change. They basically blew it off. No doubt about it now. In fact I even saved some of the oil that came out of the engine to show my husband when he gets home. I have used two different dealerships thus far because of workmanship issues at the first dealership. Now dealership number two does not even want to touch my vehicle.

- Dickinson, TX, USA

problem #190

Jul 172020

CR-V

  • 8,400 miles
Battery died overnight, took vehicle to different dealerships, replaced battery.. nothing help ! technician cannot figure out why.. this is my second vehicle bought from Honda, this time I'm really disappointed..

- Queens, NY, USA

problem #189

Jul 312020

CR-V

  • miles

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

I was parking un my job parking lot. When was lunch time Y when're my car to eat lunch I tried to start the engine to play music and to turn in the ac. And the message the system is broken appears and the lights where flashing then the car died. Later at the end of the day I call somebody to help me to change the battery but the battery was fine. Was just the car

- Vineyard, UT, USA

problem #188

Aug 152020

CR-V

  • 33,360 miles
Care has been to dealer 4 times for idiot messages randomly appearing on the dash; panic alarm going off for no reason; dead battery for 3 mornings in a row and now on the 4th day it will not accept a jump.

- Leonardtown, MD, USA

problem #187

Jun 022020

CR-V

  • 36,100 miles
The touch screen radio will go dark sometimes, but also it will show the brightness display and turn the screen brightness all the way up at night while I'm driving. It really bothers me and is dangerous, I have to pull over from driving and turn it back down, and sometimes the touch screen wont work! the volume turns up on it's own, the whole touch screen radio is really messed up. I just signed for this car and it only has 36,000 miles on it! I've read many of other complaints about this too, it needs to be recalled!

- Whitney, TX, USA

problem #186

Jul 122017

CR-V

  • miles
While I was driving a lighting on my dash broad came on and my car started to make drive funny. I had pulled over and looked in the manual to see what the symbol stands for. It stated, something is wrong with the electrical system and advise me to turn my SUV off and wait. I waited for ten minutes, when I turn on the car all the lights where flashing on the dash broad, the radio had came on but the windows won't roll down. I waited for 15 minutes the car won't start and all the lights started flashing on the dash broad. I received a jump but my car was still doing the same thing. I had to buy a new car battery but that one in and once I started the car all the lights on the dash broad came on again and turned off once I started to drive my car. Occasionally, it happens every once in awhile. Tonight after work I put my car in drive the [xxx] button on the handle came off!!!! parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #185

Jul 062020

CR-V

  • 25,954 miles

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

The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that while her husband was driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle started to shudder with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hendrick Honda pompano beach located at 5381 N federal hwy, pompano beach, fl 33064, (954) 543-6849, where it was diagnosed with needing engine electrical system to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was 25,954.

- Deerfield Beach, FL, USA

problem #184

Jun 212020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 49,390 miles
I own a 2017 Honda CRV exl model. Recently, the sensing device in the front of the car (below the Honda logo) got stolen from my car. This safety sensor assists the driver with features such as lane keeping assistance, land departure warning, automatic cruise control, etc. I know at least 5 more owners from my apartment community whose car's sensor was stolen. All of us have filed a police complain for theft. The problem why I am asking for assistance is that the sensor can be so easily stolen that even if I get it fixed, there is a high probability that the sensor can get stolen again. One does not need any tool is steal the sensor. Anyone can open that panel in a minute and walk away with an important safety feature. It's that easy. None of us heard any anti theft alarm buzzing when the sensor was stolen. This is a serious design flaw and Honda should take complete responsibility of this debacle and that a permanent solution should be worked out by Honda so that the owners do not face the issue in the future.

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

problem #183

Jun 192020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
Honda CRV 2017 sensors has been stolen, which resulted in warnings on screen to light up. To my surprise, any one can easily take the sensors without any tool kit within seconds. My major concern is even if I get sensors replaced, the same incident can happen even in near future, no other brands in this segment has put sensors so conveniently to get stolen. My question- is it not a design issue, Honda places sensors such a way any one can stole it.

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

problem #182

Mar 092020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 34,957 miles
I have a concern about electrical problems in my car when in motion. When I brought it in for service at my Honda dealer, I was told that everything was ok but the problem still occurs. Also on 3/9/2020 the car was towed to the dealer because the battery(less than 3 years old) was dead and was replaced because the car was still in warranty. Then on 6/13/2020 the second battery was completely dead with only 663 miles.I think the situation should be investigated and remedied due to concern about safety. I have never experienced this type of thing with other vehicles that I have owned.

- Cornelius, NC, USA

problem #181

Jun 062020

CR-V

  • 37,290 miles
While driving on highway all of a sudden the infotainment screen started beeping and changing screens, brightness display kept coming on and off while the display unit is blinking. It continued to change screens for a few minutes and then went black. Nothing. Finally I was able to pull off highway and turned car off. Waited a few minutes and turned car back on and the system worked fine....for now. In looking in web noticed there is a class action lawsuit (lemberg law) regarding this similar issue, along with others owners having same issue with no permanent fix from Honda.

- Sylvania, OH, USA

problem #180

May 182020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
Car battery will die if the car is not used for more than a couple days. We have taken it into the dealership to get checked many times only to be told nothing is wrong. Battery has been replaced multiple times as well only for the car to die a few days later. We purchased the car brand new in March 2017. The first time it happened it was only a few months into owning the car.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #179

May 192020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 4,600 miles
Battery keeps dying after 2 days of non operational.this has happen multiple times and no fix from dealer.

- Sylmar, CA, USA

problem #178

May 182020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
My wife and I have, on numerous incidents, had to jumpstart the CR-V due to a dead battery. I have jumpstarted the vehicle the night before (May 17th) to wake up to a battery with a 5 volt charge (May 18th). After I jumped the car on the 17th, I attached my voltmeter to the battery and witnessed a discharge of 0.01 volts every 2 to 3 seconds. In 20 seconds, the battery drained from 12.56V to 12.39V. I have previously taken the car to O'reilly's auto part store twice to test the battery and alternator. Both passed. Yesterday, May 18th, I hooked up a scanner and found no faulty codes in the vehicle. There is an obvious parasitic drain on the battery with no solution. I've also reviewed many complaints regarding dead batteries on the 2017 Honda CR-V with no real cause. I will take the vehicle into Honda this week to see if the situation can be fixed, but this vehicle appears to be a lemon.

- Marysville, WA, USA

problem #177

May 132020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 21,703 miles
As of May 13, I have had to return my leased 2017 CR-V to the dealership four (4) times for the same reason - the battery would not work, hence the engine did not start. These breakdowns occurred at : 9573 miles, 9993 miles, 17315 miles and most recently 21,703 miles. Each event occurred while the auto was turned off. This has cost undue hardship. With the most recent event, I was verbally told the problem is my fault - since I do not drive the vehicle enough !!! I should invest in something called a " trickle charger " and plug the vehicle in during the evening hours !!! quite incredible! I more then once loudly voiced my concerns. The basic attitude has been " you're on your own buddy "!!! hopefully, the dealership will be cautioned to avoid falsehoods and to level with its customer. My wife and I are both senior citizens. We are attempting to navigate the virus epidemic as best we can! we had to drive another vehicle to the dealership to pick up our " tainted " leased product without so much as an apology. Quite incredible ! my computer is quite elderly - hence I cannot forward documentation but I can certainly mail such. Please feel free to contact me for much more information concerning this faulty product.

- East Norwich, NY, USA

problem #176

May 032020

CR-V

  • 22,000 miles
The main screen inside the cab started beeping, then the screen went dark and then to full brightness and started scrolling through the menu options without me touching the screen. This was a bad distraction while I was driving. The screen controls everything and when it did this I had no control and lost everything. It continued doing this for about 10 minutes.

- Jefferson City, TN, USA

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