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:
15,468 miles

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2017 Honda CR-V electrical problems

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2017 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 13 of 17)

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problem #87

Mar 012018

CR-V

  • 6,000 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 the instrument panel failed to operate as intended on several occasions while the vehicle was being driven. The contact stated that various warning indicators illuminated on and off. The contact also stated that the touch screen for the vehicle controls and the cruise control were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to umansky Honda (located at 960 hilton heights rd, charlottesville, va 22901, (888) 686-9143) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

problem #86

May 192017

CR-V

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that the instrument panel cluster failed to operate properly and various warning indicators illuminated. Also, the shift knob fractured while the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to Honda of slidell (510 E howze beach rd, slidell, la 70461, 888-296-2638) and the instrument panel was replaced and the shift knob was repaired. The dealer was unable to remedy the failures during two previous visits. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.

- Pearl, LA, USA

problem #85

Sep 062018

CR-V

  • 3,500 miles
While driving for over 3 hours on the interstate at 70mph all the idiot lights come on blinking and showing that all systems are off. Stopping the car and shutting off the car and restarting all is restored to normal. This has happen 4 times. The dealer has not been able to duplicate this. I am to take a movie if it happens again. I won't be going that far until August returning in September. This has happened on this trip only.

- Jensen Beach, FL, USA

problem #84

Jun 112017

CR-V

  • 0 miles

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

Vehicle frequently runs out of battery and need to jump start.

- Westminster, CA, USA

problem #83

Jan 032019

CR-V

  • miles
My car is less than 39,000 miles and I had to change all four tires which were giving me issues since I purchased less than 2 years ago. January 3rd my car would not start. Jan 4th and 5th again my car would not stop without a jump. I have had nothing but electrical problem, radio blinking and not coming on or brake system engaging without braking etc. Since I have purchased. I have only taken to Honda dealers only to be told issues not covered by warranty and no explanation why I need new tires and new batter with a car less than twp years and under 39,000 miles. There are many complaints regarding batteries and electrical problems and my 2017 car is among them.

- Powell, OH, USA

problem #82

Jan 012019

CR-V

  • 15,120 miles
My Honda 2017 CRV was parked all night.when I went out this morning all the windows and the sun roof were open.wy key fob was on a table by itself and my wife's. was in her purse.I was outside at midnight and all was ok.on the internet I found that I was not alone and Honda will not acknowledge the problem.my seats and consul were very wet.this could lead to theft and a lot of damage.please contact Honda as consumers complaints go unanswered. Thank you.

- Sebastian, FL, USA

problem #81

Dec 242018

CR-V

  • 10,300 miles

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

The Honda CR-V 2017 touring model has experienced several keyless remote transmitter error messages on the dashboard display. The last time this problem happened was on December 24, 2018 at around 5:00 pm and the engine would not stop running. With the vehicle in park I pushed the start/stop button repeatedly with my foot on and off the brake pedal. The only way I could get tne engine to stop running was to walk away from the vehicle with the keyless remote transmitter and have the passenger push the start/stop button. I took the vehicle into the Honda dealer on December 26, 2018 and they said - "no problem found at this time". the vehicle was stationary the entire time of this incident.

- Crystal Lake, IL, USA

problem #80

Dec 142018

CR-V

  • 25,600 miles
Radio locks up and then indicator lights on dash flash - brake failure, vsa failure, TPMS failure, ldw failure, acc failure, lkas failure, cmbs failure. Had it at Honda service two times and they reinstalled software and did a hard reboot. Issue reared its head again Dec 14, took to Honda service with lights flashing for a computer read. Service scheduled for Dec 19 to look into issues and perform recall repair. Check engine light has been on since I took it in Dec 14. Car seems to run fine even with indicator lights flashing. Issue happened first time while on interstate going 70 mph. Secong time on backroad going 45 mph.

- Milford, NJ, USA

problem #79

Dec 162018

CR-V

  • 15,000 miles
Acc and lkas warning lights illuminated. Took to dealership, they washed the car and said the problem was leaves blocking sensor. Next time I started the car, got steady chime from dash telling me there was an acc problem. Consistent issue. There were no accidents, damages and it was a clear, bright day in both cases.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #78

Apr 152017

CR-V

  • 50 miles
Current miles = 4K. 1= battery went dead several times, was told update was done because issue w/parking brake circuitry. 2= various driver assist warning lights come on intermittently on dash.-issue not identified nor fixed. (ongoing) 3= recently pulled over by police nighttime-no tail lights, though front lights worked- driver of car was not familiar w/car- police fiddled w/ lightswitch got them working told driver to take it to dealer-no ticket issued. 4= noticeable lack of acceleration, fuel odor about vehicle, also sulphur smell after driving, heat does not warm cabin, nor defrost.defog windshield properly, oil black and overfull. Oil changed, issues reoccur within a few driving miles (50-100). One dealer blames the other, Honda says they didn't know of issues, dealer finally confirmed gas in oil. Again-there is only 4K miles on this 'vehicle'. all these issues relate to safety, either to anyone inside the vehicle or others on the road. I have no confidence in driving this (paying more attention to cluster, driving subtleties etc than traffic), and am very upset in paying the payment each month while hearing the 2 dealers blame each other, and while Honda shrugs their shoulders. I am taking it, once again, to the dealer this Saturday for an 'update' to the software-per Honda case mgr naomi xt 87075. Documentation can be provided on request-- I am out of time and patience. There are many more people with these documented issues on this vehicle than are being reported here- (see google and social media). I dread having to drive it Saturday nine miles to the dealer. This is the top selling car in its class-- there is a major problem being driven daily on the highways of the usa. My issues began April 2017 (purchases 3/30/2017) and have been ongoing through Dec 2018. Please help!!

- Maumee, OH, USA

problem #77

Dec 102018

CR-V

  • 8,850 miles

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

The "infotainment" or navigation screen malfunctions and turns itself off. This results in loss heating and cooling controls as well as other important safety functions.

- Holly Hill, SC, USA

problem #76

Dec 052018

CR-V

  • 69,000 miles
My car is having electrical issues with the Honda sensing. Braking on its own at random times at various rates of speed. The most serious on the highway at speed of about 75 mph. The car shut down and the computer systems had all kinds of codes of system failures. Also now we are having an issue of oil dilution due to gasoline. My oil was changed a few days later still over the full line and fumes of gas evident. Talking with Honda dealership currently where purchased and Honda corporate case was filed. So far they are down playing it in Texas dispite numerous consumer complaints and commonality of issue being reported at the dealership level.

- Comanche, TX, USA

problem #75

Jan 012018

CR-V

  • 10,000 miles
All lights flashing in the dash cruse control does not work going down the freeway the car has braked very quick without touching the brake the computor has been reset servel times and the problem comes right back this started in Jan 2018 and is still doing this

- Lahabra, CA, USA

problem #74

Dec 012018

CR-V

  • 5,005 miles
The problem that we are experiencing on and off for more than 1 year while driving the car is warning lights all coming up and disabling the key safety features: Brake system failure, lane keeping assist problem, collision mitigation system problem, road departure mitigation system problem, and adaptive cruise control problem. This happen at normal city driving, freeway driving, with cruise control on and/or with cruise control off. The car is still operational but with warning lights. When you turn off the car, and restart the issues may or may not go away. When it does go away, it will randomly occur again. This problem happen when we had the car for 3 day old after buying it brand new and took it back to dealer and they look at it and did a software install. But, it never corrected the problem. We have live with this issues for more than a year now and are now fed up. We are frustrate of the thought of bringing it to the dealer and having the same thing happen to us again.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #73

Nov 202018

CR-V

  • 20,000 miles
User interface (ui) for radio operates inconsistently. Began having issues within a few weeks of owning the vehicle. Touchscreen repeatedly freezes, goes black, or the volume is unable to be controlled. Frequently the volume will go all the way to the highest level alone or while you are trying to adjust it up/down. The only solution for all of the radio issues are to roll the windows down so you don't lose your hearing and pull the car over, shut the car off, & restart the car. This is startling when the volume goes all the way up and is a major safety concern. You cannot hear what's going on around you & are in a dangerous predicament in trying to get pulled over somewhere safe to restart your car. I began reporting the issue in September 2017 to my dealership and was told the problem was with apple. Now Honda states that it is a "known issue" but has provided no solution. I have numerous videos of these occurrences for documentation. Additionally, my engine oil smells of gasoline. The dipstick reads high and the Honda dealership has advised me to change the oil every 1,000 miles and to not drive short trips. The engine hesitated once while in traffic. The engine does not heat up at idle and during cold weather you cannot operate your window defroster. This causes safety issues because you can't see out the windows. The only solution is to ride with the windows down when it's cold in order to see. While driving the car down the interstate at approx. 20,000 miles I heard a pop. When I arrived at my destination, I saw that the gear shifter knob popped out. This rendered me unable to shift my car from drive to any other gear. Honda seems to be aware of this issue, as the service tech and advisor both stated that this happens "all the time." Dealership replaced knob. Honda made a defective & dangerous product. They refuse to remedy the problems.

- Nolensville, TN, USA

problem #72

Nov 232018

CR-V

  • 23,000 miles
I bought this car April of 2017 and I already have a electrical problem after a month. We went for a vacation and as we went back, my car is not starting anymore. I reported this to perfection Honda and they told me that my battery is in 100 percent ok. Last thanksgiving (2018) it did the same thing. The biggest one is engine oil smells gas on it. I tried to report this to perfection Honda, albuquerque New Mexico but reasoned out that there are no recalls for this car. I'm not recommending CRV ex and upper models to any consumer same with perfection Honda for poor service quality.

- Thoreau, NM, USA

problem #71

Dec 252017

CR-V

  • 2,208 miles
Engine stalled multiple times in last one year when accelerating from yeld/stop. It happed twice while yielding and merging onto highways; we were lucky there were no vehicles on highway during merging, otherwise situation would have the worst. Also all warning lights on the dash board flashes with failure warnings. At that point engine almost stalled running only at speed of 10 M/H atleast which helped me to pull off the highway. I switched off and on, engine came live, but all the warning lights were still there. Warnings on the dashboard were cleared only next day after whole night idle. I took the vehicle to Honda dealer, explained the problem and also provided them the video that my friend sitting in the passenger seat recorded while incident happened. Dealership tried to pull the error code, but none were found. Dealer asked me to keep the vehicle with dealership as they need to reproduce the issue. Fortunately they reproduced the exact same issue, and found the engine cylinder misfires in 1 and 4. they intimated Honda engineering for assistance, and Honda assisted them to recalibrate the system without finding the root cause. Dealership recalibrated and directed by Honda and told me that if the issue happens again that will be fixed under warranty. All these transcripts were recorded in service history of my vehicle. The same issue appeared yesterday again. When I researched about the issue on internet, most of them complained about the enginle oil and gas mixup. I checked my oil level with oil check stick provided by Honda, and oil levels are way above than max mark and oil smells like gasoline; and more over the oil look very thin almost like water thickness.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #70

Nov 252018

CR-V

  • 41,000 miles
Button to unlock the transmission shifter broke without warning. Here is a thread of owner complaints: Https://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/137-2017-present-official-specs-features-etc-gen-5/168802-gear-shift-button.html here is a general search from google which has links yo various pictures and videos of the issues: Https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1gceu_enus821us821&ei=G__7W-gjhsqb5gk9wiqwaw&Q=2017+CR-V+broken+shift+button&oq=2017+CR-V+broken+shift+button&gs_L=psy-ab.12...0.0..8480...0.0..0.0.0.......0......gws-wiz.gznhiho1pom

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #69

Nov 012017

CR-V

  • 2,000 miles
Since purchasing my Honda CR-V 1.5 turbo in 2017 I have experienced two episodes of my car stalling out while driving on nyc streets. On both of these occasions I narrowly avoided getting rear ended and being forced into the car in front of me, due to the fact that the car behind me swerved to avoid colliding into me. I have also experienced many failures of my Honda sense system whereby my adaptive cruise control system failed, my road departure mitigation system failed, where my audio power went off, my auto high beam system had failures, which lead me to feel very uneasy driving my vehicle. At all times, my vehicle was in motion. I have experienced these system failures while driving on city streets as well as while driving on country roads and also while driving on highways! this was not a one time occurrence. These things have happened many times!

- Glendale, NY, USA

problem #68

May 052018

CR-V

  • 19,000 miles
Battery was dead after parking on street, had to call for emergency road service to jump car. There was no excessive usage of battery or electronics in the car

- Hollis, NY, USA

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