Auto showed too much oil on dipstick reading and oil had strong smell of gas. Dealer only drained excess oil and said lights will come on if real issue. I suspected fuel in oil so had oil tested at next oil change. Test showed oil in critical state with over 5% fuel in oil. Dealer refuses to acknowledge issue. Worries include engine fire, premature engine wear and damage. Honda needs to admit problem and produce fix. Oil analysis attached.

- Naperville, IL, USA

Honda's 1.5L turbo engine oil level increases in the engine oil over time as unburnt excess fuel collects on the engine cylinder walls. The engine oil level grows quicker depending on driving conditions - sometimes colder weather, sometimes freeway speeds, there seems to be many variables. To combat the issue I am forced to change the engine oil more often for fear of engine misfires, engine damage, and premature engine wear. When I change the oil, I fill the oil to the mid engine oil dipstick mark but within 1500 miles or so the oil is at max dipstick level again with strong fuel smells. To date Honda usa has no plan for correction let alone even acknowledging the issue.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Gasoline dillution of engine oil

- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

I parked my car and turned it off to go into a store. When I came out I found that my car had rolled backwards into another car. Fortunately there was no damage to either car, as I assume it occurred at a very low speed. When I renetered the vehicle it was still in the drive gear, which was my error. However, I don't know how the car was able to be turned off completely and locked while not even in park or even neutral. Moreover the car was in the drive gear, which I would presume would mean it would go forward, but it was still able to roll backwards. This is incredibly concerning. I called Honda and was informed there are no recalls and the best they could do was to inform their engineering team for future models. I have had other cars and was not able to turn off the ignition unless the car was in park. Honda should be forced to implement this as well as I cannot think of any reason to keep your car in drive while the engine is completely off.

- Houston, TX, USA

Our 2017 Honda CRV exl has a climate control issue when temperatures get below freezing and the problem gets worse as the temperature lowers. The vehicle engine will not warm up and of course the climate control will not warm up the vehicle cabin. The only way we can get any heat inside the vehicle is by circulating inside air but when you do that, the windows fog up and of course you have to use a rag to keep fog off windows. Honda will not acknowledge theres a problem. This is a dangerous situation because most of our driving is town driving and windows fogging over is a constant problem when circulating inside air.

- Minot, ND, USA

Checked oil before Honda service over filled on dipstick strong gas oder in oil and cabin

- Pittsfield, VT, USA

Vehicle: 2017 Honda CRV touring - 5 miles when purchased on 05/01/2017 - 2,000 miles when I first noticed there was a problem. I am at about 6,000 miles now. Initially I noticed a clicking sound emanating from the engine get louder over time. Additionally, in the winter, heat took a long time to come on. I was following a CRV forum (hondacrvowners.com) and noticed a lot of people start mentioning fuel in the oil. Then saw news articles about a huge CRV recall in china's cold climate areas with the same symptoms. I then began checking the oil frequently and noticed a definite fuel smell on the dipstick and rising above the full mark. I have not noticed a fuel smell in the cabin, fortunately, as some have complained about, but this is not good for an engine. Two Honda dealers have told me they are aware of the issue, but not to worry about it and to check the oil since no lights are on and scans show no problem. Of course! no problems yet, but most drivers don't check their oil and won't notice a problem until the engine completely fails and puts the occupants' lives in danger.

- College Point, NY, USA

I bought this Honda CRV 2017 AWD on 04/01/2017 from Honda folsom. On April 24,2018, it would not start. I called roadside assistance to jumpstart it and brought this to the dealer in folsom. They changed the battery on April 24, 2018. Today, May 30, 2018, it did not start again so it was jumpstarted again and brought this to Honda roseville. They changed again the battery. They said all the electrical are good and no explanation given why the battery don't last. These 2 situations, luckily, happened in my garage. We did not have any situation that could discharge the battery.

- Rocklin, CA, USA

Fuel-oil smell in cabin and outside the car when it is parked in-door after drive. Fuel in oil. The oil level exceeds maximum. Gasoline smell in the oil. The car does not comply with the manufacturer's technical specification. Risks and potential impacts: The odor causes irritation of respiratory system. It can cause health problems. According to Honda : "overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and engine damage." The diluted by gasoline or any other substance oil impacts engine work and the air turbine which is lubricated and cooled by engine oil. I am afraid of the car engine may stop on a road causing a collision.

- Racine, WI, USA

During the first oil change we removed over 5 quarts of liquid. The owners manual states that the car holds only 3.7 quarts of oil. We contacted the dealership we bought it from and they informed us that this is a known issue for the 2017 Honda CR-V. gas is getting into the oil. I am now getting free oil changes, they stated I should come in for an oil change whenever the liquid rises above the fill line on the dipstick. I have managed to get an oil change every 7010 days since April 12, 2018. The last oil change I had there was at least 1 quart of gas in the oil drained out of the reservoir. That was 10 days after the last oil change. I have contacted Honda numerous times and the one time I actually talked to my case manager she told me that it was normal operation and Honda is not considering this an issue. Everything I have read so far states that excess gas in the oil is an issue and very bad for the engine. I am concerned that most consumers who purchased a 2017 Honda CR-V are not aware of this issue.

- Plainview, MN, USA

I heard that there is oil level increase problem on this make, model, and year's engine because of fuel leak, so I checked the engine oil level a few hundred miles after changing the oil and found that the oil level is much higher than the maximum mark on the dipstick. I brought the car to dealer previously, complaining of a smell of gas in the oil when I checked it initially, and they said it is fine, that nothing is wrong. Both times of checking the oil, the car was in my garage, stationary, on level ground.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

There is certainly an excess amount of gas mixed in engine oil. Only few weeks after oil change, the oil level is already 20 mm above the max line. It's certainly a design flaw and I think Honda should be responsible for this mistake and the customers. It's huge safety concern and hope the relevant resources can take action to investigate this issue.

- Seattle, WA, USA

I have had the brakes engage twice through the collision avoidance system with no other vehicles around me.dangerous as I could be rear ended.and the oil level rises with fuel dilution and gas fumes enter the passenger compartment.vehicle misfired and shutdown on highway dangerous situation and breathing gas fumes.

- Millville, NJ, USA

Oil/dilution on dip stick. Gas smell on dip stick. Overfilled dip stick.

- Bridgewater, VA, USA

Bought this 2017 CRV exl-nav AWD in 05/2017. We did the first maintenance on March 17 to chance oil in the dealership and they found there is oil leakage. They scheduled a another day to fix it by adding some silica glue under warranty. I can not believe a new car within 1 year and 8000 miles has oil leaking issue. Reliability is the main reason I bought Honda, now I am so disappointed.

- Superior, CO, USA

I bought this 2017 CRV exl-nav AWD in 05/2017. We did the first maintenance on March 17 to chance oil at 8000 miles. There is oil leakage, I will talk this on another complaint. I heard that there is oil excessive problem on this 1.5T engine, so I checked the engine oil level at about 8800 miles and found that the oil level is more than 10mm higher than the maximum mark on the lipstick. I brought the car to dealer and they said it is fine. I am very upset with their answer. I have attached the photo, the oil level is exceeding the orange plastic to the metal part. Actually CRV has been stopped for sale in china for 2 months until Honda initiate a recall and extend the warranty to 6 years. Reliability is the main reason I bought Honda, now I am so disappointed. Will not consider any Honda unless they offer a satisfactory solution.

- Superior, CO, USA

2017 Honda CRV. Consumer writes in regards to oil dilution and gas fume problem.

- Kenmore, NY, USA

Sometimes smell of gas in the passenger compartment. Oil level has increased and smells like gas

- Rosemount, MN, USA

My new 2017 Honda CRV ex that only has 6850 miles driven on it has a terrible defect with oil dilution issues due to fuel leaking into the oil pans causing overflow and dilution to the oil that is supposed to be lubricating the engine. The oil smells very potent of fuel and almost 1 quart of extra fluid was drained from the oil pan when taken into the dealer after reporting the issue. The dealer agreed that there was a major issue with fuel diluting into the oil but were told by the Honda corporate tech line that they were to just replace the oil until a fix comes out. The dealer technicians asked about changing the fuel injectors or maybe a cylinder head replacement but were told not to do anything. It is not safe to release these cars back to the owner knowing there is an defect issue that they didn't even really attempt to fix that is causing internal engine parts to break down faster than normal and could cause serious safety concerns due to eventual breakdowns leading to wrecks. The companies "fix" is to go in for an oil change every 500-1000 miles even though excessive fuel is still mixing with the oil. Honda has reported that this is happening in colder climates, but I am still having major issues with this in Tennessee weather.

- Nashville, TN, USA

2017 Honda CRV. Consumer writes in regards to damage to the engine. The consumer was advised that gasoline was mixing with engine oil.

- Duluth, MN, USA