CarComplaints.com Notes: It's rare when a newer vehicle has defect trends. Judging from the identical 2017 model year, the 2018 Honda CR-V is likely to have 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:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,352 miles

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2018 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 12 of 22)

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problem #202

Jan 082019

CR-V

  • 7,000 miles

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

1/8/2019 - smelled sulfur from exhaust. Made appointment to bring the car in for the oil/gas recall repair. 1/16/2019 - recall repair. 1/19/2019 - smelled sulfur, this time in the car while driving. 1/20/2019 - twice, while idling, the engine knocked and felt like it was about to stall though it did not.

- Lafayette Hill, PA, USA

problem #201

Nov 222018

CR-V

  • miles
When you pull dipstick oil smells like gas, also strong odor of gas in cabin while driving! it makes me sick so you have to pull over sometimes on busy highway for smell to stop. You can open window while driving. I know it is software issue in Honda computer, china and Canada already recall 650.000 Honda crvs heat doesn't work proper either, going from warm to cold really fast, took my 11 months old to Honda they said is normal smell gas in oil. I have their official statement on paper. Not sure why nothing is done. It has to be hard on engine all this gas in oil chamber.

- Ballard, WV, USA

problem #200

Jan 182019

CR-V

  • 250 miles
Contacted Honda regarding brand new 2018 Honda CRV Voyager regarding oil dilution. The company says that the gas smell on the vehicles oil dip stick is "normal." They also stated that if the oil level is too high an interior light or engine noise would indicate an issue. Meaning that the oil level is arbitrary.

- Klamath Falls, OR, USA

problem #199

Jul 102018

CR-V

  • miles

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

My 2018 Honda CRV touring with 1.5L turbo engine had had a problem with the smell of fuel fumes in the interior cabin since the time of purchase. When you turn the air on with the air coming from the outside vent, especially when first starting the car, the smell of gasoline fumes is apparent, which is also a serious health safety concern as inhalation of fumes is definitely bad for your health. Every time I check my oil level, the dipstick shows the oil is overfilled beyond what the dipstick measures and the oil smells heavily of gas. After researching this online, I found that there is a problem that many 5th generation CRV owners are experiencing with the 1.5L turbo engine with too much gas getting into the oil and the smell of fumes in the cabin. This is what is causing my oil level to rise to unsafe levels that will accelerate the deterioration of expensive internal engine components. I contacted Honda and they performed a technical service bulliten related to this issue on December 4th 2018, where a module related to the air conditioning was replaced along with the engine oil and some software upgrade was installed. This changed absolutely nothing. I still am experiencing the sickening smell of gasoline fumes in the cabin as well as the dipstick showing more oil than it can measure along with the smell of gas coming from the oil.

- Northbrook, IL, USA

problem #198

Jan 162019

CR-V

  • 3,000 miles
After receiving Honda tsb 18-124 from Honda, which supposedly fixed the oil dilution issue issue, my CR-V problems have gotten worse! now, not only does the vehicle get a terrible smell of gasoline inside the cabin, (especially on initial start-up and while idling), but the vehicle has developed new problems. Included among these are: - worse oil dilution (gas in the engine oil). It rose by 1 quart in 2 weeks since getting the update (about 500 miles of driving) - a strong smell of gasoline in the oil and even around the exterior of the vehicle - worse gas mileage. A decline by several mpgs - colder cabin -- takes much longer to generate heat this is just wrong on a new vehicle and needs a proactive recall and further investigation asap. Please do not believe Honda ' users are still experiencing these issues after their update.

- Plainfield, IL, USA

problem #197

May 012018

CR-V

  • 4,000 miles
Oil is being diluted by blow-by gas from combustion chambers.

- Yulee, FL, USA

problem #196

Jan 022019

CR-V

  • 11,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. while operating the vehicle, a fuel odor entered the vehicle. In addition, while checking the oil level, the odor of fuel was also present. The vehicle was taken to coconut point Honda (22240 S. tamiami trl, estero, fl) and a product update was performed and the air conditioning control unit was replaced. The contact indicated that the oil continued to smell of fuel and the oil level was very high. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #195

Sep 012018

CR-V

  • 500 miles
There is gasoline leaking into my oil. There is over 1 quart of oil in my 4 quart oil pan. The oil level on the dip stick is 1/2" higher than the maximum level on the dipstick and the oil reeks of gasoline. Honda has tried, but failed to fix this. I can smell the gas in the cabin and when it is parked in the garage. I contacted a major oil company if the ratio of gas to oil would cause a problem and he said it was "alarming" I am concerned about the odor of gas, specifically the benzene which is present in gasoline. I am concerned about a possible fire too. We have had the dealer change the oil two times now even though the vehicle is almost brand new and was not supposed to have it's first oil change until 10K miles on it.

- Duluth, MN, USA

problem #194

Jan 042019

CR-V

  • 5,957 miles
Oil dilution, gasoline getting into crankcase

- Niles, IL, USA

problem #193

Dec 092018

CR-V

  • 9,900 miles
When ever I drive my car in city and highway I smell gas or burn smell strong in cabin.I recently notice that my front headlight change into bright and hit the order car driver face directly in two way streets and nearly had accidents one times

- Elmhurst, NY, USA

problem #192

Nov 282018

CR-V

  • 2,615 miles

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

Sone how gas is getting the oil. I left vehicle run at idle for 15 minutes in driveway temp gauge does not move. If I drive vehicle the temp gauge goes up but stop for a few minutes and temp gauge starts dropping again. Very strong oder of gasoline in side vehicle when stopped at red light or parked for a few minutes. You have to put windows down it smells so bad. Honda is aware of all these issues and does not want to own up to any of them! my vehicle is suppose to get fixed Friday morning. 1-11-19 but according to the internet the fix Honda is doing does absolutely nothing. Do people have to die before Honda is forced to do something? it is all Honda CRV vehicles and some other models from 2017 and 2018.

- Mount Joy, PA, USA

problem #191

Jan 072019

CR-V

  • 16,000 miles
Bought a new 2018 CR-V ex turbo in September. They never told me they had issues with gas mixing with the oil. The maintenance for oil changes is 10,000 miles. I changed oil myself at 6,000 miles and again at 16,000 by the dealer the second week in December. At that time the dealer said there was a recall for A/C computer. They still didn't explain what it will repair. Then I received a letter about the same A/C computer. So, I just happened to look online January 6th for recalls and found that a lot of CR-V's have gas mixing with the oil. Since I just had my oil changed by the dealer I thought I should check to see if mine has mixed. My oil was 1/2' past full. I called the dealer they informed me that the part will be in January 10th. So I made an appointment for that day. Unfortunately, what damage has already been done? I feel I was set up when purchasing this vehicle. They tell me the A/C recall will fix this problem. I'll sure be keeping an eye on my oil after the repair.

- Commerce, MI, USA

problem #190

Jan 052019

CR-V

  • 5,000 miles
At approximately 5000 miles I changed the oil in our 2018 CR-V (for the first time) and realized there was approximately 1.5 quarts too much oil (it wasn't all oil, gasoline had diluted the oil). We have an appointment today at the Honda dealer in grand island, ne to have them 'install updated injector software and something concerning the A/C regulator (they said).

- Ravenna, NE, USA

problem #189

Feb 282018

CR-V

  • 2,500 miles
Gasoline leaking into the engine lubrication oil reducing the engine lubrication ability.

- Chapel Hill, NC, USA

problem #188

Jan 072019

CR-V

  • 2,500 miles
Gas is entering and raising engine crankcase oil levels. Concerned that software updates made by dealer will solve this issue. Worried about long term engine reliability. Honda should extend engine warranty coverage to protect us down the road.

- Huntley, IL, USA

problem #187

Dec 012018

CR-V

  • 8,500 miles
Oil diluted with gasoline

- Amherst, NY, USA

problem #186

Dec 222018

CR-V

  • 6,989 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. while driving the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal odor of fuel in the engine oil. Additionally, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle idled. The vehicle was taken to bobby rahal Honda of state college (located at 2796 w college ave, state college, pa 16801, (814) 552-1352) where it was diagnosed that the software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,989.

- Stae College, PA, USA

problem #185

Dec 152018

CR-V

  • 1,000 miles
Gasoline smell in oil, also occasionally gasoline smell in the cabin when turn on the heat.

- Westminster, CA, USA

problem #184

Jan 052019

CR-V

  • 1,700 miles
I bought a 2018 Honda CR-V (1.5L turbo engine) in August. It only has 1700 miles, but so far it has stalled on me 3 times (while driving). The first 2 times, I was under 25 mph and it started stalling. Several lights were flashing on the dashboard cautioning engine failure, brake failure, tire pressure failure, etc. The car was making pinging noises while these lights were flashing and it wouldn't drive any longer. I had no choice but to pull over to the side of the road and wait for a tow truck to take me to the dealership. The 3rd time this happened, I was going almost 40mph and it stalled again (same as before). The car was also shaking and stuttering while simply sitting idle. Honda said that the crank shaft sensor (cpk) was defective and replaced it...however, that did not fix the problem. When I asked Honda if this stalling issue was related to articles describing the ongoing problems with this make/model (in recent years), they refused to acknowledge it and said they couldn't comment because it wasn't a "Honda article". I'm sure I'm not the only customer that has come to the dealership with this problem...yet, they refuse to address that it's a serious problem. They also have not declared a recall. This is a serious life-threatening safety hazard. When the car stalled, I wasn't on the expressway, but on local roads; however, I don't feel safe driving this car anymore. I have no idea when it's going to stall again. Honda has given no assurances that they know what the problem is or can even fix it.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #183

Dec 302018

CR-V

  • 10,141 miles
Oil dilution, over full oil mark, engine oil leak noticed when stationary. Gas smell inside vehicle.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

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