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:
8 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,551 miles

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2017 Honda CR-V engine problems

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2017 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 15 of 23)

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problem #166

Nov 142018

CR-V

  • 5,000 miles

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

Oil engine deluted with gas. Mixed oil level rises 1 inch every 3000-5000 miles. When reaches 22mm above "max" mark on the dip stick then "check engine" light comes on and engine stalls. Honda recalled 380000 units in china for the very same issue. Here in us they do nothing except risking the life of their customers. Shame ! forums and youtube are full with the same complain even some tv news channels mentioned it. Honda, please fix your problematic engine and compensate the CR-V owners and/or buy back your overpriced junk.

- Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

problem #165

Oct 152018

CR-V

  • 23,500 miles
1. engine oil level after a recent oil change ( with very less mileage) shows the oil level is higher than the "highest" indicator point. It appears to be oil is getting diluted by unburnt fuel. This may potentially harm the engine!!.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

problem #164

Nov 122018

CR-V

  • miles
Smell of gas is strongly present on the oil dipstick. The reading of the dipstick is above the full mark and it continues to rise. Oil was always changed by dealer. Foul smell is sometimes very noticeable on the outside of the car. Car heat in cold weather is very very slow before it heats the interior.

- Akron, NY, USA

problem #163

Nov 022018

CR-V

  • 25,000 miles

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

I have been noticing a fuel smell in the passenger cabin. It seems to be a major issue. I have been told from the dealer to change the oil and let the car warm up longer. That's the fix. Come on Honda. This is ridiculous. You NHTSA need to make sure Honda is held totally responsible.

- New Castle, DE, USA

problem #162

Oct 102018

CR-V

  • 29,000 miles
When checking the engine oil approximately one month ago, the oil level exceeded the "high" mark on the dipstick. The oil also had a strong smell of gasoline. I took the car to my local Honda dealer and they changed the oil. After driving the car ~2000 miles after the oil change, the oil level again exceeds to high mark on the dipstick and smells strongly of gasoline.

- Lakeland, TN, USA

problem #161

Nov 122018

CR-V

  • 13,000 miles
After reading articles delineating that the 2017 and 2018 Honda CRV 1.5L turbo charged engines were receiving complaints regarding fuel mixing with the oil, I checked the oil and found that the dipstick was above the upper mark by a quarter of an inch and the oil smelled like gasoline. Changed the oil and found that the oil viscosity was runny and the old oil had a strong fuel smell. Prior to changing the oil, I had been noticing a fuel smell from time to time within the passenger compartment of the car while driving.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #160

Oct 282018

CR-V

  • 11,000 miles

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

Oil reading was too high pass the max level plus fuel smell mixed in with oil. ( engine oil dilution )

- Haymarket, VA, USA

problem #159

Nov 112018

CR-V

  • 1,917 miles
Upon removing the oil cap, there is a very strong odor of gasoline. After further research we found that this seems to be a problem this make and model of vehicle made by Honda. We will be contacting the service department at our local Honda dealer where the vehicle was purchase 10/2017. This vehicle has been driven about 1,500 miles. Very concerned about the reported stalls and long term effect of the engine itself. I am also concerned with potential of the vehicle stalling and losing both power steering and ABS. I want this issue on record with the NHTSA.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #158

Jul 142018

CR-V

  • 30,000 miles
While driving my 2017 Honda CR-V ex-L on highway (the trip was about 10 hours), about half way of my trip, I could not reach the speed to 55mph with speed limit of 70mph. My odometer was reading around 30000mi. About two months later (just two weeks ago) I took another 2 hour one way trip, similar thing happened to me again on my way back (I could only drive at about 60mph with speed limit of 70mph). I raised the issue with local Honda dealer and they told me to schedule an appointment. I will see what they are going to tell me about the diagnostic checkup. In addition to above possible engine/power/fuel related issues, I had two incidents of dead battery without doing anything after stopping my car. One time (summer 2018) I drove to my son's private teacher's house and parked outside. After the lesson I couldn't start my car. It took 4 hours for Honda roadside assistance to come and found out the battery was dead. After the gentleman jump started my car it was driving fine. In September 2018 I did my oil change, the dealer's exam showed battery life good. Then just about 4 weeks ago in October 2018, my car parked in my garage and it couldn't start again. The roadside assistance found out the battery was dead and no battery life. Honda dealer replaced the battery for me.

- Carmel, IN, USA

problem #157

Sep 072018

CR-V

  • miles
*fuel economy is down *excessive oil level *smell of fuel inside the car *strong smell of fuel in the engine oil

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #156

Sep 012018

CR-V

  • 14,000 miles

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

Fuel smell, oil dilution, potential unexpected engine failure

- Wellford, SC, USA

problem #155

Jun 152018

CR-V

  • 15,000 miles
I've got 21000 miles on this car which I bought brand new. It's been to the dealership at least four times for the following: All warning lights come on the first time it happened I couldn't release the electronic parking brake. I was told oil was mixing with gas and that Honda has a fix 'coming soon' I'm afraid to drive this car. The car was stationary each time

- North Charleston, SC, USA

problem #154

Nov 022018

CR-V

  • 7,200 miles
Vehicle loses power under acceleration. Oil dilution seems to be the aparent cause. Oil level is way above the 'max' level in the oil dipstick. Strong gas smell in the cabin. Problem is widespread among owners of this vehicle (1.5 turbo engine). Honda says 'it's normal', but then promises that 'problem is going to be fixed in next year model'.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #153

Nov 072018

CR-V

  • 12,268 miles
After learning of the fuel in oil problem via an article in consumer reports, I checked my oil, which had been changed 2,500 prior to that check. The oil smelled strongly of gasoline, and the level was very high. I called the dealership from which I'd purchased the car I have to take the car in next week to have the dealer check it out Honda has been aware of this problem for quite some time but failed to notify owners. In fact, broad notification has yet to take place. I want this fixed. If Honda doesn't move more rapidly, they've lost me as a customer.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #152

Oct 072018

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 10,550 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. while making a turn, the vehicle stalled and restarted without warning. The vehicle was taken to stokes Honda cars of beaufort (855-647-4874, located at 88 robert smalls pkwy, beaufort, SC 29906) where the technician replaced the oil and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,550.

- Saint Helena Island, SC, USA

problem #151

Nov 072018

CR-V

  • 6,500 miles
My oil level is above normal and smells of gasoline. No other symptoms so far.

- York, PA, USA

problem #150

Oct 102018

CR-V

  • 26,000 miles
Cabin smells of gasoline after driving short distance then stopped while idling (think going through a drive through, leave house, travel a few miles, wait in line -- that is when it smells of gas). Smell of gas from oil dipstick when checking levels and oil level appears to be higher than normal (dealer services vehicle).

- Milton, KS, USA

problem #149

Apr 012018

CR-V

  • miles
2017 Honda CRV with 1.5 L turbo 4 cylinder engine. Health hazard: Noted gasoline fumes in cabin after starting the car. The fumes are coming in through the ventilation system. Happening in both cold and hot weather. Car has 30K miles on it. Fumes noticed when car is stationary after starting it. Also found to have gas entering oil pan, diluting the oil, and causing high oil levels. Similar reports from many other owners of this vehicle with this engine and apparently a major recall in china for the problem. Am concerned about hydrocarbon levels in the passenger cabin which can be a major health hazard. Just because the fumes dissipate after a minute or so does not necessarily mean that the hydrocarbon levels in the cabin are normal for the rest of the ride. Other major concern is premature wear on the engine due to gas mixing with oil. Another concern is reports of crvs with this problem stalling at high speeds and failing to accelerate properly. Honda usa has not addressed the problem as of this date nor have they offered any solutions. I feel like I wasted over $30K on a vehicle that is now unsafe and destined to premature engine failure. I think there needs to be a recall to fix this problem.

- Florence, CO, USA

problem #148

Oct 102018

CR-V

  • 28,629 miles
I was pulling into traffic in clearfield, pa barely escaped getting hit by a dump truck when the car practically stopped. I got to the berm of the highway, the car would not go over 4 mph. I got to a parking lot and put it in park, tried drive and reverse, the car would not go over 4 mph. I shut it off for a few minutes, restarted it and it drove ok. Upon hearing of the earth dream engine issue, I had oil checked at an auto zone, oil level was about 1/4 inch up on the actual metal on the dipstick and smelled strongly of gas. Called Honda America, was accused of driving with one foot on the gas and one on the brake. Called the dealer where I purchased the car, preston Honda in new castle pa, service manager dan said they never heard of gas being in the oil and maybe I did have "one foot on the gas and one and the brake thinking I was driving a stick shift". I had driven to a conference lewisburg, pa, after finding someone to finally admit there was a problem, and the car still in warranty, it was towed to the nearest Honda dealership in muncy, pa where the oil was changed and the overfill and gas in oil was documented. After 500 miles the oil chamber is once again overfill with a smell of gas. I had the oil changed again today (905 miles), where preston Honda in new castle pa continues to deny any known issues, refuses to document the oil chamber being overfull and will only document a mild gas smell. This is extremely dangerous. How do I know which trip will be my last when I either get killed or cause someone else to be killed in a terrible automobile accident when the car once again stalls in traffic. I have documentation of all oil changes since the car, I have attached those which have documentation of problem.

- Mercer, PA, USA

problem #147

Oct 202017

CR-V

  • 12,000 miles
Oil crank case is too high due to excess fuel in oil. This causes fuel smell in cabin and stalling of the engine. But more importantly, the engine will suffer from premature engine wear and failure due to lack of lubrication. This is not a cold weather issue as my dilution need happened in the summer and I only do highway driving with long duration. Honda refuses to fix the problem.

- Lansing, KS, USA

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