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:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,723 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2017 Honda CR-V steering problems

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2017 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #17

Aug 072020

CR-V

  • miles

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

Tugging, pulling sensation mainly when turning left and sometimes when turning right motion is not initiated by the driver car was taken twice to Honda dealer and kept for 3 to 4 days -axle replaced- didn't help. Today is May 18, 2021 and I am still having steering problems with this vehicle- steering wheel pulls and tugs now and then at various speeds.

- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

problem #16

Jan 072020

CR-V

  • 45,000 miles
Computer failure resulting in multiple error message's and warning lights. Loss of antilock brakes, electric parking brakes, automatic collision brakes, adaptive cruise control, lane departure mitigation, hill assist, vehicle stability assist problem, power steering problem. Took vehicle to Honda dealer, they claimed software issue and did an upgrade. Problem is back. I reset the computer by disconnecting the battery. A few days later problem returns. Does not matter if you are driving or parked. It has failed while driving and while parked with engine running. Error requires a computer reset to clear it. Problem first occurred over a year ago and continues to this day..

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #15

Jul 022020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 38,000 miles
I was driving with the touring system on that keeps the vehicle between lines, when suddenly started raining and the car did a complete turn of the wheel making the car go crazy and spinning about 3 times while in the highway

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #14

May 102020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles

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

Recall: 17V256000, 17V442000, 18V663000. Why weren't these recalls listed on your website. I purchased a car with 3 recalls because they were not listed on your site.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #13

Jan 072020

CR-V

  • 73,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel ceased with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven home, parked overnight, and resumed normal operation the following day. The vehicle was taken to the hendrick Honda of charleston located at (1539 savannah highway, charleston, SC 29407 (843) 279-0447) where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

- Hanahan, SC, USA

problem #12

Dec 142019

CR-V

  • 35,000 miles
All of the warning lights on the dash light up and stay lit up even after the car is turned off and back on. The dealer reset the computer and after driving for a couple of hours the warning lights came back on. When the lights come on the car loses power and can not excellerate. Climbing a steep hill is very difficult.

- West Warwick, RI, USA

problem #11

Aug 052019

CR-V

  • 59,300 miles

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

This morning as I was driving I went through a 4-way intersection. I was half way through the intersection when my car announced lane departure. At that time the vehicle shot over to the right and hit the curb at the end of the intersection. I shredded my tire, and had to place the spare on the vehicle. I have been to Honda multiple times for these electrical problems. While driving I have been go at a speed around 45-70 mph, and the vehicle will flash brake. At that time the vehicle's brakes will lock up. There was no one in front of me for any the occasions. Honda told me to switch my ez pass responder to make sure that wasn't causing interference. I switched it, and it kept occurring. This morning the concerns I brought up at my last service about what if I get in an accident almost became a reality. Luckily there was no one on the corner waiting to cross the road. The Honda dealership keeps telling me there will be an update, but something needs to be done now. Lives are at risk. If I knew how to go by doing a lemon I would. I started reporting issues at 18K, and have constantly been doing reporting occurrences were the vehicle has malfunctioned.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #10

May 112019

CR-V

  • 17,000 miles
I was driving my Honda CR-V on a highway using the hov lane. At some point while driving normally the front driver side seemed to have collapse and the car started pulling strong in one direction towards the center divider line. With two hands on the wheel the pull was so strong that I would barely control the car and keep it from crashing into the divider. Barely missing the divider I managed to stop the car on the shoulder luckily without anyone colliding into me. If I was driving in the middle lane this could have prompted a major accident. I didn't go over any pothole or obstruction on the road. No one hit me nor did I hit anyone. No airbags inflated nor warning indicators appear on the console. I called the police and once on the scene the police swept the highway to determine if there were any potholes or obstacles that could have caused the incident. They confirmed that non existed and that the road was deemed safe. There was no police report produced as the police deemed the incident to be a non accident and instead a breakdown since there was no collision or altercation. When looking at the car damage there was significant damage to the wheel, wheel well, rim which split up vertically, rotar, suspension, wheel caliper, brakes (which fell off in pieces) and basically everything attached to the driver side wheel. The vehicle needed to be towed as it was not operational at that point. When brought back to the Honda dealer the dealer could not find anything reported on the computer. There only explanation was that the car was involved in an accident. The dealer did not want to further investigate or find fault even though the vehicle was still covered under the warranty. This incident seemed to be a mechanical malfunction that occurred that almost took my life and could be a potential safely concern for other Honda CR-V drivers if not properly investigated.

- College Point, NY, USA

problem #9

May 212019

CR-V

  • 17,000 miles
When turning sharp the rear end makes a grinding sound and will jerk. I believe this is the differential grinding. Was told it just needed serviced at 17,000. I did this and problem was not fixed.

- Garden City, KS, USA

problem #8

Apr 282019

CR-V

  • 37,600 miles
My car was in motion I was making a right turn into the highway when my car just stopped. I turned it off, when I tried to turn it back on, it didn't. I started to smell something burning. So I just left it alone. Only the lights on the dashboard and the radio turned on, I was able to control the windows. The warning lights that came up were the electronic power steering, charging system, and the check engine lights.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #7

Dec 072018

CR-V

  • 8,000 miles

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

The gear shift button is broken. Searched online that they are all 2017 crvs. My case is even worse that one broken part gets stuck inside and I can't shift it from D to P. we successfully turned off the engine. This is very dangerous when it's broken when driving.

- Bellaire, TX, USA

problem #6

Aug 102018

CR-V

  • miles
My car when 1st time start engine in am, the whole car shacking abnormal and the gasoline smell some time but I don't know what wrong

- Santa Clarita, CA, USA

problem #5

Aug 272018

CR-V

  • 4,500 miles
As I was leaving this morning I heard something crack and fall. I didn't look down to see what it was since the car moved into D with no problem and I drove to work. When I went to put the car in reverse to park (stopped) I looked over and noticed the button you push to select gears was missing I only saw a spring. I looked down and saw it had fallen off. I was able to use it to push in and change gears, but I wasn't able to shut it off properly without effort when stationary.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #4

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 #3

Jul 052018

CR-V

  • 45,282 miles
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 #2

Feb 212018

CR-V

  • 8,963 miles
I was driving on a two way street no car in front of me for at least over half a mile and the car abruptly stopped (32 mph to 7 mph) within seconds. There was nothing on the road, clear weather conditions. I went forward and my pursue fell on the floor. Luckily, there was no car behind me otherwise I would have been rear-ended.

- Garfield, NJ, USA

problem #1

Nov 012017

CR-V

  • 100 miles
The car pulled to the left since purchasing the car. The dealer hasn't been able to fix it. Car continues to pull left. An independent business agreed that something is wrong with the alignment and/or the tires. The dealer is unwilling or unable to fix. So, I have a new car that pulls left. Unsafe

- Ada, MI, USA

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