Gas smell on oil dip stick, oil level reading higher than orange markings, oil black and watery

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

Oil dilution. My vehicle has been inspected by my dealer and has been determined that gas is diluting the oil. This is happening about every 500 miles in warm 70+ degree weather, but happens sooner in colder weather. Because it's a pain to constantly replace the oil and filter, I have only been doing it every 500 miles. I do check the dipstick every so often to monitor the fluid level in the engine.

- Lenox, MA, USA

Gasoline is leaking in to the oil. Oil is way above full mark on dip stick and the odor of gasoline is present. First noticed what appeared to be increases in oil on the dip stick about 6 months ago.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

2017 Honda CR-V engine oil level rising, within 2000 miles of driving, past top of orange plastic dipstick which would indicate an oil level more than 1/2 quart high after being filled correctly by dealer to the 3.7 quart high level mark. This oil dilution (most likely with gasoline as the oil is not turning white as when water enters the oil) reduces the viscosity of the 0-20W oil which could lead to engine bearing surfaces seizing at some inopportune time. Orange plastic dipstick is difficult to read and oil level should be only read after the engine is stopped for three minutes per the manual...guess we need a stopwatch. Cold engine oil levels are even higher. Owners manual P559 specifically states that the oil should not be overfilled. Overfilling can cause aeration of the oil, causing oil pumping problems, or reducing lubrication of bearing surfaces. Have to call Honda customer service, start case#, and plead for free extra oil changes when high level is obvious after several readings.

- Goleta, CA, USA

I have only about 9700 miles on my CRV but gasoline or some form of contamination appears to be finding their way into the oil resulting in excessive oil. The oil dipstick reads beyond the upper fill level mark. This appears to be a widespread problem without a solution - possibly leading to abrupt failure on the road.

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

Have gas in my oil. Dipstick shows over fill.

- Chestertown, MD, USA

I have a strong smell of gas coming from the engine. It has happened several times but 2 times in the last week. It seems to happen when it is early after I start the car and within the first 2 or 3 miles of driving. It is concerning because the smell of gas is overwhelming.

- Columbus, OH, USA

Periodic gasoline smell in the cabin of the vehicle, most notably when it is very cold. Also, high oil level with the appearance of gasoline mixing with the engine oil. To date, vehicle has not stalled or left me stranded. Complaint filed with american Honda motor company and dealer visit scheduled to evaluate.

- Delmar, NY, USA

My car developed the gas-in-oil problem that has been reported on. Took to dealer, who opened a ticket with Honda. Problem continues, no fix offered yet. Third party used oil analysis confirms the problem.

- Otsego, MN, USA

Oil volume increases over time. Ok smells like gasoline and turns black. Heater barely works in the winter. Honda has acknowledged the problem and suggested more frequent oil changes due to fuel dilution. However they refuse to pay for the oil changes. I have documentation of the issue from my Honda dealer.

- Allen, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. while driving various low and high speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed a strong odor of fuel inside the vehicle when the engine was started. Also, the contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. During another occurrence, all of the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle entered into limp mode. Furthermore, the ABS engaged without warning on two occasions. Rossi Honda (1517 S delsea drive, vineland, New Jersey 08360, (856) 692-1700) diagnosed that the oil was diluted with fuel and updated the vehicle's sensing software system; however, the failures recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

- Millville, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced oil dilution. When the contact removed the oil dip stick, the odor of fuel was present. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,500.

- Gainsville, FL, USA

I have had the Honda since Nov 2017 & have had 2 shutter release problems-loss of power‼️‼️ it reduced 15 miles an hour going up a hill & kept reducing power.. I could have been on a two way road & gotten into head on‼️‼️ took it to dch Honda temecula, ca & they said there is no fix & wanted me to go on my merry way‼️‼️ called their Corp. Office, opened a case it but the case person would not talk to me or call me back‼️‼️ I have an arbitration case now set up with ncds & Honda.. Honda is not under the ca lenon law but with ncds (national center for dispute settlement). The Honda person assigned to arbitration case called me & told me I don't have a case as I only took it in 1 time. But, I called dch-Honda temecula, ca to set up appt to get this fixed & they wouldn't call me back for appt.- as the can't fix it‼️‼️ this car is going to cause a death & Honda could care less, I just don't want to be that death statistic‼️‼️ the us does not need a company that doesn't stand up & acknowledge their faulty products & fix them‼️‼️😠 now "high beam problem" is coming up on dash‼️‼️ it's the Lexus gas petal issue - & that ended up causing 3 deaths‼️‼️

- Fallbrook, CA, USA

After starting up the CRV in the garage, I exited it and climbed a short ~100' ramp about the height of 1 story at 10 mph or less. During at least two times in the past 7 months, the engine sputtered while climbing this ramp and neared a stall point. This occurred while in Montana. After applying pressure to accelerator, sputtering stopped. Additionally, there have been numerous times at startup when the central display screen freezes, remains black, denying navigation assistance among other options. It appears the only way to correct this is to restart the vehicle.

- Richmond, VA, USA

There is a strong smell of gasoline on the dipstick when checking oil levels. Oil levels are up to 1 inch above the highest measurable level on the dip stick. I had the oil analyzed and it showed >5% oil dilution. City gas mileage is 21-22 mpg -- way below advertised mpg. See attachments.

- Arlington, VA, USA

A few weeks ago, my wife and I were driving on the interstate and noticed a gasoline smell in the passenger compartment, which lasted a short period of time and went away. On another occasion we noticed the smell again. I checked the fuel fill tube but found no problem there. I also checked under the hood and detected a fuel smell but saw no evidence of a leak. While under the hood I checked the oil and smelled a strong fuel smell in the oil. The fluid level on the dipstick was 7/8' above full level. I checked and double checked the levels and smell and there was definitely gasoline in the oil. I contacted the dealership (johnson city Honda in johnson city, tn) and was told that this was a characteristic of the 1.5L engine when it was driven at low speeds and should be 'driven at higher speeds on the freeway to 'burn off' the fuel in the oil'! (we had just returned from a 750 mile interstate trip).they did change the oil but there was no resolution to the problem. Since then the oil level has increased to ' above full level and the fuel smell is present. In my opinion, gasoline in the oil presents a safety hazard in that it can ignite under extreme heat conditions and can cause respiratory issues with passengers when the smell migrates to the passenger compartment. I have received information that Honda has recalled approximately 350,000 of these vehicles in the asian market, but they have not made any attempt to correct the problem in the U.S.

- Erwin, TN, USA

Fuel in oil. Strong smell of gasoline, watery oil, increasing levels of oil after oil change.

- Arlington, VA, USA

Oil is getting diluted with gas and you can smell gas fumes in the cabin making the CR-V unsafe.

- Fulshear, TX, USA

Engine oil overfill condition exists as early as 700 miles after oil change at the dealership. Engine oil is above the 'full' mark on the dipstick and the engine oil has the distinct smell of gasoline present. This problem is reported on numerous Honda CR-V owners forums and is associated with the 1.5 turbo engine. It is our fear that if this overfill condition is due to the presence of gasoline mixing with the crankcase engine oil that the results could be catastrophic engine failure, explosion, sudden loss of engine power, sudden loss of vehicle control, etc.

- Campbellsville, KY, USA

Strong smell of gasoline in engine oil. Oil level rises over full mark on oil dipstick sometimes strong smell of gas in and around car when parked.

- Canton, GA, USA