Owner complaint record
2017 Honda CR-V Problems and Recalls: What Owners Report
This page shows the problems 2017 Honda CR-V owners reported to NHTSA, the federal agency that tracks car safety: 1,756 complaints sorted by system, the mileage they started at, the check engine codes owners named, and the recalls to check before you buy.
NHTSA owner complaintsChecked Oct 3, 20261,756 complaintsFederal file of Aug 25, 2026
+351% vs 2016
527 complaints, 30% of the total
half of the engine reports that give a mileage came before this
28 mention an injury, 4 a fire
The engine leads the 2017 Honda CR-V record at 30%, with electrical system next at 22%. Of the engine reports that give a mileage, half came before 15,000 miles. The costliest part on our cost list is the battery, $111 to $290 for the part alone.
It's a count of reports, not a failure rate. Use it to decide what to inspect before buying, not to grade the car.
Engine complaints lead, with warning lights, a fuel smell and stalling, and electrical complaints follow, many of them a drained battery. Honda recalled certain 2017 CR-Vs for a fuel supply pipe that may disconnect and leak while driving.
2017 Honda CR-V overview
The 2017 CR-V came with a 2.4-liter four or a 1.5-liter turbo four, both with a CVT, in front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Owners filed 5 times as many complaints about the 2017 as the 2016 (389), and the engine leads both years. The 2018 drew 2,122, with engine named most.
- Power
- 184 hp at 6,400 rpm
- Torque
- 180 lb-ft at 3,900 rpm
- Gearbox
- CVT automatic
- Fuel
- Regular gasoline
- Injection
- Direct injection
city / highway / combined mpg, EPA
- Power
- 190 hp at 5,600 rpm
- Torque
- 179 lb-ft at 2,000-5,000 rpm
- Gearbox
- CVT automatic
- Fuel
- Regular gasoline
- Injection
- Direct injection
city / highway / combined mpg, EPA
Fuel economy from EPA fueleconomy.gov; power and torque from Honda News press kits (Wayback copies), read 3 Oct 2026.
Is the 2017 Honda CR-V reliable?
Owners filed more complaints about the 2017 Honda CR-V than about any other CR-V year except 2018, and the engine draws the largest share. The four checks below are what the federal record can say; none of them is a reliability score.
- 2ndCompared with other CR-V years1,756 complaints, the 2nd most of 16 model years (2018 has 2,122).By model year
- 30%The system named mostEngine, in 527 complaints. Half of the engine reports that give a mileage came before 15,000 miles.Problems by system
- 7Recalls7 recall campaigns cover the 2017 Honda CR-V.Recalls
- 42Crashes, injuries, fires42 complaints mention a crash, 28 an injury and 4 a fire.
A complaint count is not a failure rate: the record doesn't say how many were sold, so a popular year draws more reports.
2017 Honda CR-V problems by system
Every complaint to NHTSA names the part of the car that gave the owner trouble, such as the engine or the steering. The cards below sort the 1,756 complaints about the 2017 Honda CR-V that way, largest first: open one to read what owners wrote, when it usually starts, and what to check.
Engine30%527 complaintsWarning lights, fuel smell, stalling
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Honda has over 19,000 miles and read about gas in oil. As a former mech. I checked dipstick and yep, can smell gasoline in oil. Checked another suv I have to be sure not crazy and gas is present.
Our 2017 Honda crv keeps showing over full even though no oil was added and has a very strong fuel smell to it. I feel fuel mixing in the oil could be a very unsafe condition. The engine could also suffer major damage because of this.
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In mid-october 2018, the oil level on our 2017 CR-V was a half inch past the max mark on the dipstick. Oil was last changed just 3400 miles ago in mid-may. I suspect this is due to the widely reported problem of fuel diluting the oil. The Honda dealer where the vehicle was purchased refuses to admit that this is a problem.
I found a gas smell in the oil for my 2017 Honda cr v. The dealer said nothing about the issue on my last oil change. I took the car to damson Honda on 10/182018. They verified that gas was in the oil with an .19 mm additional volume. This is unacceptable and dangerous
Gasoline is getting into the oil, raising the oil level and causing the oil to smell of gasoline and lose its effectiveness. I am concerned about the gas getting where it doesn't belong and causing a safety issue. This is after 5 days of use after I purchased the vehicle and the oil was changed by the dealer before I bought it.
Engine oil being diluted by gasoline contamination, overfilling the crankcase. Liquid level is above the maximum level permitted on the dipstick. Known problem with 2017-2018 Honda cr-vs. Safety issue because it can cause stalling while driving, though I have not experienced that yet. Vehicle was stationary when discovered.
When it starts
Usually starts around 14,950 miles. Half of owners reported it between 7,656 and 27,806.
What to do
Check the oil level and smell the dipstick for fuel, and watch for warning lights.
Our guide2017-2022 Honda CR-V Oil Dilution ProblemsElectrical system22%388 complaintsWarning lights, drained battery
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I drove down the highway 65 miles per hour when suddenly the car computer got stuck and then started again giving different errors. Deactivated brake system, frame missing gasoline, frame road stabilization system deactivated and finally speed control frame speed a fault.
I understand that Honda manufactured all its cars with soy based insulation on wiring which can attract rats to chew. Obviously, this is a problem. When I called my dealership they wanted about $500 to fix it. I shouldn't have to pay for this problem
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Car purchased july 1, 2017. Jan 6, 2018 battery died after sitting for roughly 2 days. Honda checked battery and found no problems with battery or electrical system. Friday, feb 16, 2018 same problem: dead battery. Car was sitting for 3 days prior to discovery. There are no supplemental electrical accessories.
"takata recall" 2017 Honda crv was rear ended by another vehicle on 4/11/18. The seat belts did not retract. The passenger in the car struck her head on the dashboard of the vehicle. This crv has been in the repair shop since 4/17/18. Informed by the service provider that none of the seat belts retract properly.
After jumping the battery - when starting the vehicle with foot on the brake, pedal jerks momentarily before starting the engine. The vehicle was in the garage with dead battery after 2 days of not being used.
All lights in dash are flashing cruze control does not work car has braked hard by itself for no reason I have had this car for 5 months and it has done this off on on computor has been reset twice alllights have been flashing for 4000 miles now why has there not been a recall
When it starts
Usually starts around 19,500 miles. Half of owners reported it between 7,853 and 37,025.
What to do
Test the battery and watch the dash at start-up.
Our guideBad Alternator or Battery? How to Tell Before You BuyMore: Dashboard warning lights
Fuel and power delivery20%346 complaintsWarning lights, stalling
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Upon starting my 2017 Honda crv which has the 1.5l turbocharged engine, I smell an odor of gasoline. The gasoline odor is also perceived driving or stopped at a stop light.
Honda has over 19,000 miles and read about gas in oil. As a former mech. I checked dipstick and yep, can smell gasoline in oil. Checked another suv I have to be sure not crazy and gas is present.
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Fuel smell in cabin and outside of vehicle. Found oil level high with Honda service doing all maintenance. Highly doubt updated software will prevent this from happening. Vehicle currently has 61,000 miles. Been doing this since purchase.
Engine oil level on dipstick way above what it should be and there is a strong gasoline smell in the engine oil. The Honda maintenance minder says 70% engine oil life is left. Also the seat heaters don't seem to work. Based on what I read online this seems to be somehow linked with the engine oil dilution issue
When turning on car, I intermittently smell strong odor of fuel inside the car. I brought car to Honda dealer (car is less than 6 months old) and dealer stated "they didn't smell or see anything" and they did not take issue seriously and did not run any tests. I do not use "cheap gas" as dealer had suggested, and car was never in a garage any time when strong odor was present.
Gas smell in cabin of car on and off for 3 months. Took car to dealer for check. Service reported gas in oil. Honda aware of problem . Oil change done as per Honda recommendation. No solution to gas contaminating oil is currently available. Gas smell was present sometimes while running other times present on entering parked car.
When it starts
Usually starts around 14,319 miles. Half of owners reported it between 5,992 and 27,220.
What to do
Run the VIN for the fuel pipe recall.
Our guideCar Shuts Off While Idling or Driving? Causes and What to DoAutomatic emergency braking12%210 complaintsCollision system warnings
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My Honda CR-V threw up warnings about road departure mitigation problem, collision mitigation problem, electric brake problem, tpms etc. And my vehicle automatically slowed down in traffic. Since then it has been happening more frequently and now it almost always there. Vehicle has slowed down in traffic thrice since the problem first started in october 2020.
I was driving down a city street soon after a stop sign so maybe going less than 10-15 mph. All of a sudden with nothing in front of the car the automatic braking system slammed the car to a complete stop. Luckily there was no one behind me or there may have been an accident.
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The safety feature reacts to shadows on the road. This has happened 3-4 times where if I'm driving under a bridge the car will beep and show a message asking me to hit the brakes. I think the car sees the shadow of the bridge on the road in front of me as an object and is asking me to stop/ hit the brakes. If the car ever applies automatic braking, then the car behind me can slam into me causing an accident.
Honda sensing turns off every time there is moderate rain or snow. The radar is not blocked nor is any windshield sensor. These sensors become unavailable when they are needed the most. This has happened multiple times.
When it starts
Usually starts around 48,013 miles. Half of owners reported it between 35,000 and 60,135.
What to do
Drive with the collision system on and watch for warnings.
Braking system10%168 complaintsBrake warnings
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With no cars around me and no obstructions while driving 60 mph on the freeway brakes slammed on for no reason. I then took it to the dealer they said nothings wrong. I have now taken it to cerittos Honda numerous times but they say nothings wrong but it happened again today.
Was driving 45mph on a straight, flat road, no other cars around. Brakes slammed on and then released. There was nothing in front of me or behind me. I believe something is wrong with the collision mitigation braking system. My back and neck are very sore. There were no warnings from the system.
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Brakes came on hard with cruise control set at 73 mph while driving on interstate in left lane. Nothing was ahead of me in my lane. I was overtaking a vehicle that was in the right lane. The highway was very straight. I believe that there is a problem with the collision avoidance system.
After jumping the battery - when starting the vehicle with foot on the brake, pedal jerks momentarily before starting the engine. The vehicle was in the garage with dead battery after 2 days of not being used.
When it starts
Usually starts around 17,500 miles. Half of owners reported it between 8,650 and 34,018.
What to do
Press the brake pedal hard: it should stay high and firm.
Our guideBrake Warning Light: What It Means and Is It Safe to Drive?More: ABS light on · Warped brake rotors
What repairs cost on the 2017 Honda CR-V
Part prices for the problems 2017 CR-V owners report most. They are shelf and mail-order prices for the part alone, so a shop bill adds labor and its own markup.
Seven brands, from P1MAX up to Fullriver, plus a core deposit of up to $18.
Check batteriesPrices on this page are our own research, not the store’s, and store prices change daily.
Prices read on RockAuto on Oct 2, 2026, for the parts listed as fitting this car; regular stock only, closeouts left out.
Check engine codes owners report
28 owners name P0172 (system too rich, bank 1) in their complaints, the code named most for this car.
Complaints whose text names the code, one count per complaint. Tap a code to read our guide; grey codes have no guide yet.
When problems show up on the odometer
Fuel and power delivery complaints start earliest, typically around 14,300 miles. Automatic emergency braking complaints start latest, around 48,000 miles.
Dot: typical mileage. Bar: the middle half of reports. From the mileage owners wrote on the form.
Honda CR-V complaints by model year
2017 is shown in dark. The engine is named most in 6 other CR-V years.
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2017 is shown in dark. The engine is named most in 6 other CR-V years.
When owners filed
Complaints about the 2017 Honda CR-V have kept arriving since 2017, with peaks in 2018 and 2019. A peak often follows a recall or a news story, not a new fault.
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2017 Honda CR-V recalls
7 recall campaigns cover the 2017 Honda CR-V. A recall list is by model year; whether one car had the work done is in its VIN record.
Not a recall: Honda extended the cylinder head gasket warranty on the 2017 to 2022 CR-V to 10 years from purchase or 150,000 miles (bulletin 26-016), and on the 2017 CR-V 1.5L turbo to May 31, 2027, regardless of time in service or mileage (26-098), for overheating, coolant loss, misfire or codes P0300 to P0304. A Honda dealer checks eligibility by VIN.
2017 Honda CR-V crash tests and investigations
NHTSA crash tests rate the 2017 Honda CR-V five stars overall, the same for all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. Its defect office has opened two investigations into one problem that cover this model year.
Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars: 5 is the safest result, 1 the least safe.
Frontal stars compare cars of about the same weight; side stars compare every vehicle. Rollover stars show how top-heavy the car is: NHTSA puts the 2017 Honda CR-V’s chance of rolling over in a single-car crash at 16%.
Safety equipment NHTSA recommends
Optional means some trims have it and some don’t. Check the car you are looking at.
Federal investigations
Before you buy a used 2017 Honda CR-V
These checks follow what 2017 CR-V owners reported most: engine warnings and a fuel smell, then a drained battery. Run the VIN before you pay, because this SUV has a fuel pipe recall and a head gasket warranty extension.
- 1Smell the oil dipstick for fuel
A fuel smell runs through the engine complaints.
- 2Run the VIN for the fuel pipe recall and the warranty
Only the VIN shows the recall and the head gasket coverage.
- 3Test the battery
Drained batteries lead the electrical complaints.
- 4Watch the dash at start-up
Warning lights lead several systems.
- 5Drive with the collision system on
Collision-system warnings show up in the complaints.
Common questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda CR-V?
Owners name the engine most (527 complaints), then electrical system (388) and fuel and power delivery (346).
Is 2017 a good year for the Honda CR-V?
The complaint record can't grade a car, but it shows what to check: the engine complaints that lead this year, the mileage they start at, and whether the recall repairs were done.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Honda CR-V?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2017 Honda CR-V: steering, fuel system, equipment (2), seat belts, fuel pump, airbags. A dealer can tell from the VIN whether one car got the repairs.
At what mileage do 2017 Honda CR-V problems start?
Fuel and power delivery complaints start earliest, around 14,300 miles. Automatic emergency braking complaints come later, around 48,000 miles.
Which CR-V years have the most and fewest complaints?
The 2018 and 2017 model years have the most in the file, and the 2025 and 2022 the fewest, though newer cars have had less time to collect complaints.
Other 2017 SUVs to compare
What the complaint record can't tell you
Sources
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Owner quotes are changed from all capitals to normal case only. Counts by system and year cover vehicles with at least 10 complaints.