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2017 Honda CR-V Power Train Problems

74
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 74 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • gear shift · 21 records
  • shift lever · 13 records
  • shift button · 11 records
  • shift park · 9 records
  • shift knob · 9 records
  • button broke · 9 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi52
30–60k mi17
150–400k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 19, 2018 · 7,500 miles

    Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    After i pulled into my garage, stopped the vehicle, and put it into park, i released the shifter interlock button and it popped out and landed on the floor. For the past few weeks i thought the button had more play in it when, but figured that i was imagining it because what could go wrong with a button on a vehicle with only 7500 miles on it. I brought the vehicle to the dealer this morning and they ordered…

    ODI 11141619

  • September 26, 2018 · 5,000 miles

    Power Train

    My vehicle was stationed. When i put my vehicle in park everything was intact with the gear shift. I exited my vehicle and pressed the lock on my key fab. I returned to my vehicle the next evening to move it (alternate side street parking in my area). I pressed the unlock button on my key fab , reached for handle opened door got in car. I put my key in the ignition, then i put on my seatbelt. I went to put my right…

    ODI 11133147

  • September 22, 2018 · 8,350 miles

    Power Train

    The plastic detent button on the transmission gear selector broke. It is spring loaded and when it broke the button shot out onto the floor beneath the drivers seat. While it is possible to shift the car into neutral (from drive) in this condition, you cannot shift the transmission into reverse or park making this a potentially dangerous situation. I was told by my dealer that this was the number one problem with…

    ODI 11141612

  • September 20, 2018 · 12,000 miles

    Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    Gear shift lever on center console has a silver button that must be depressed in order to move gearshift. Button disintegrated from the inside and fell oy, leaving gear shift lever inoperable. Clear a safety hazard not to be able to change from drive to reverse to park, etc. Dealership repaired under warranty, and stated this is a problem they see on a daily basis with this model.

    ODI 11130744

  • August 22, 2018 · 11,500 miles

    Power Train

    Shift gear push knob broke while driving in normal condition.

    ODI 11121765

  • August 22, 2018 · 11,500 miles

    Power Train

    Shift gear push knob broke while driving in normal condition. The vehicle is ~11500 miles.

    ODI 11121762

  • August 21, 2018 · 11,100 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. While driving 35-40 mph, the shift button popped out and the shifter shaft fractured. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to orr honda of hot springs ([redacted], hot springs, ar 71913, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter mechanism needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle needed to be realigned with new tires. The…

    ODI 11123499

  • August 20, 2018 · 11,828 miles

    Power Train

    Broken shift lever button. Service advisor says he is seeing similar occurrences 2 to 3 times a week and in some instances cars have to be towed to dealership.

    ODI 11121064

  • July 29, 2018 · 16,250 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control

    Driving highway 15 east toward las vegas, nv. Light on instrument cluster "shutter grille problem - power reduced". Very dangerous condition as the engine power was reduced to 50 mph on the highway, i was unable to pass an 18 wheeler truck due to reduced engine power. Stopped at nearby honda dealer, service dept. Was closed, new car manager said "i have no idea what this code means" after sitting for 15 minutes code…

    ODI 11138939

  • June 13, 2018 · 6,200 miles

    Power Train

    The transmission shifter interlock release button broke (honda part no. 54132-tla-a62zb) thereby making the transmission shifter inoperable including the ability to place the transmission in park position. All i did was to try to place the transmission in park and, when i depressed the release button on the stalk, it fell abart. I was not able to operate the vehicle at that point.

    ODI 11101905

  • May 27, 2018 · 30,000 miles

    Power Train

    I started my car and put gear shift to d position and my (new 2017 crv lx) started driving when just had shifter button fall off, broken. Side affect is that now i cannot get the key out of the ignition! Wheel won't turn to the "lock" position so i am forced to leave the key inside until i get it fixed! Another you-tube shows its an easy fix so even though its under warranty, i am going to pay my local mechanic to…

    ODI 11098213

  • May 14, 2018 · 135,447 miles

    Power Train

    This is the third time back for repairs at the dealers. My previous complain was #11047836 when the problem was resolved by installing a new transmission when the vehicle was 2 weeks old on 10/17/2017. On 5/14/2018 we took it back to the dealer with a very noisy sound while driving.. Both on street and highway at moderate and high speeds. The bearings on both right and left wheels and the intermediate bearings to…

    ODI 11096420

  • May 2, 2018 · 6,850 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    My new 2017 honda crv ex that only has 6850 miles driven on it has a terrible defect with oil dilution issues due to fuel leaking into the oil pans causing overflow and dilution to the oil that is supposed to be lubricating the engine. The oil smells very potent of fuel and almost 1 quart of extra fluid was drained from the oil pan when taken into the dealer after reporting the issue. The dealer agreed that there…

    ODI 11092048

  • April 16, 2018 · 1,000 miles

    Power Train

    Hesitation on acceleration. The slower the car is moving, the worse the hesitation. This can be very dangerous, especially making a left turn in traffic.

    ODI 11088673

  • March 18, 2018 · 3,200 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train

    My car is a 2017 honda crv touring with the 1.5 liter turbocharged engine and 3200 miles. On 3/18/2018 i was driving at 70mph on interstate 180 in pennsylvania when the car suddenly slowed, lost power, the check engine light came on, and multiple electrical systems reported malfunctions in the dash display. The car was towed to the honda dealer and diagnosed with excess gas (approximately one quart) in the oil. The…

    ODI 11081407

  • March 17, 2018 · 8,550 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Gas is leaking into crankcase and diluting the engine oil therefore raising the oil level above the max fill line. Engine oil has gas odor and oil seems thinner due to dilution with gasoline.

    ODI 11080270

  • March 16, 2018 · 4,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train

    Driving highway speed. Suddenly vehicle begins to violently hesitate and then slows and will not accelerate (more than 10 mph). Indicators read that all systems have failed. Pulled over and shut vehicle down. Would not restart. Called emergency roadside assistance for towing to dealership. Was told by dealer that honda stated it is a common issue in cold weather (i live and purchased the vehicle in northern wi -…

    ODI 11088807

  • March 13, 2018 · 31,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    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.

    ODI 11133603

  • January 6, 2018 · 4,800 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    January 6th, 2018 car smelled of eggs and gas. Drove car 70 miles the emmisions and engine light came on and car was towed from a busy hwy 61 mn to honda service center. They had crv for 3 weeks. Changed oil & programmed injectors the oil had 1quart over of gas mixed into the oil. 700 miles later and car now has gas mixed into oil again and over the orange dipstick and smells of very strong gas. A service…

    ODI 11076415

  • December 14, 2017 · 700 miles

    Power Train

    Dec 18, 2018, dear sirs, i bought this car new on oct 13, 2017. In december 2017 i took it to the dealer because it took a very long time for the engine to warm up, if i turned the heater on the temp gauge would go to completely cold. The dealer told me this was normal. I just found out today that these cars have an engine problem with gasoline getting into the oil and diluting it. I checked the oil and it was 1/4"…

    ODI 11162371

  • December 10, 2017

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    Engine oil smell like a gas,gas run into/mix with engine oil,engine oil level rising each week. Definitely effect the vehicle use life. In the winter season,car heater has to wait a long time to get heat from air conditioner.

    ODI 11139418

  • November 5, 2017 · 2,600 miles

    Body · Power Train · Service Brakes

    Pulling into driveway... Foot on brake.... Rapid acceleration... Brakes failed to stop the vehicle... Crashed into brick porch.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11045835

  • September 20, 2017 · 9,800 miles

    Power Train

    Transmission & transfer case leaking due to defect. New transmission & transfer case needed to be installed.

    ODI 11030831

  • May 19, 2017

    Electrical System · Power Train

    Tl* 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, [redacted]) and the instrument panel was replaced and the shift knob was repaired. The dealer was unable…

    ODI 11172166