2017 Honda CR-V Engine Problems
- 333
- 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 333 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- smell gasoline · 14 records
- gasoline smell · 12 records
- strong smell · 9 records
- check engine · 8 records
- smells like · 8 records
- turbo engine · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 245 |
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
After the second oil change at 5000 miles, i noticed a strong fuel smell in the oil. Took my car to the dealer, they said it was "normal". I have been changing oil more frequently in hope that it will eliminate this problem. Now my crv has 11500 miles on it, the oil is always over fill due to oil dilution. I got so pissed that honda builds such a [xxx] vehicle and charges us at high price.
ODI 11151890
Engine
I am finding more oil in the oil reservoir from unburnt gas.
ODI 11179802
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Gasoline smell in vehicle, gasoline overfilling engine oil. Gasoline smell in vehicle shortly after starting when cold. Vehicle is parked when the smell is noticed. I'm also worried that with the oil mixing with the oil that engine failure may happen.
ODI 11165332
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Engine oil was 1 quart overfull. Oil smells like gasoline. Engine oil visibly thinner than normal. Reportedly, this problem is systemic with cr-v's as ours with the turbo 4 cylinder. The gasoline should be evaporating due to engine temp; but, it's not -- as a result the gasoline dilutes the engine oil and causes the oil level to rise.
ODI 11154463
Engine
I smell gas in my cabin and found gas in my engine oil which was overfilled. I feel dizzy and had headache due to that smell.
ODI 11152973
Engine
Oil engine deluted with gas. Mixed oil level rises 1 inch every 3000-5000 miles. When reaches 22mm above "max" mark on the dip stick then "check engine" light comes on and engine stalls. Honda recalled 380000 units in china for the very same issue. Here in us they do nothing except risking the life of their customers. Shame ! Forums and youtube are full with the same complain even some tv news channels mentioned it.…
Crash reported
ODI 11151626
Engine
Oil dilution. When checking the level of my oil, it is way overfull on the dipstick. I took it to the dealer ( roush honda - medina ), and was informed that yes, the oil level is high, and they confirmed oil dilution where the oil is diluted with gasoline. They informed me that it is normal and does not pose a problem. I do not believe them, i have read of instances where peoples cr-v's have stalled out, and of…
ODI 11152931
Engine
Smell of gas is strongly present on the oil dipstick. The reading of the dipstick is above the full mark and it continues to rise. Oil was always changed by dealer. Foul smell is sometimes very noticeable on the outside of the car. Car heat in cold weather is very very slow before it heats the interior.
ODI 11151536
Engine
After reading articles delineating that the 2017 and 2018 honda crv 1.5l turbo charged engines were receiving complaints regarding fuel mixing with the oil, i checked the oil and found that the dipstick was above the upper mark by a quarter of an inch and the oil smelled like gasoline. Changed the oil and found that the oil viscosity was runny and the old oil had a strong fuel smell. Prior to changing the oil, i had…
ODI 11151051
Engine
Upon removing the oil cap, there is a very strong odor of gasoline. After further research we found that this seems to be a problem this make and model of vehicle made by honda. We will be contacting the service department at our local honda dealer where the vehicle was purchase 10/2017. This vehicle has been driven about 1,500 miles. Very concerned about the reported stalls and long term effect of the engine…
ODI 11150829
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Crankcase is filling with gasoline from the cylinders causing a high level on the oil dipstick (approx.1/2 inch above the high mark) also known as oil dilution.oil had no viscosity when i changed it and it reaked of gasoline.two different honda dealers and american honda customer service all acknowledged that there aware of the issue but they haven't come up with a remedy yet.meanwhile my vehicles engine and i am…
ODI 11152135
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Oil level was noticeably higher and had a fuel smell to it. We did take it to the dealership they said there no fix for it as of now but to change my oil more often.
ODI 11151675
Engine
After learning of the fuel in oil problem via an article in consumer reports, i checked my oil, which had been changed 2,500 prior to that check. The oil smelled strongly of gasoline, and the level was very high. I called the dealership from which i'd purchased the car i have to take the car in next week to have the dealer check it out honda has been aware of this problem for quite some time but failed to notify…
ODI 11150425
Engine
My oil level is above normal and smells of gasoline. No other symptoms so far.
ODI 11150052
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have been noticing a fuel smell in the passenger cabin. It seems to be a major issue. I have been told from the dealer to change the oil and let the car warm up longer. That's the fix. Come on honda. This is ridiculous. You nhtsa need to make sure honda is held totally responsible.
ODI 11151480
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle loses power under acceleration. Oil dilution seems to be the aparent cause. Oil level is way above the 'max' level in the oil dipstick. Strong gas smell in the cabin. Problem is widespread among owners of this vehicle (1.5 turbo engine). Honda says 'it's normal', but then promises that 'problem is going to be fixed in next year model'.
ODI 11150665
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Smell of gasoline inside cabin all winter. Filing this complaint regarding the design flaw that mixes gasoline with oil.
ODI 11206861
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Intermittent fuel odor in cabin when stationary and driving . Heavy odor of fuel in motor oil and increased oil level on oil dip stick.
ODI 11185042
Engine
Gasoline in the engine oil. Level of engine oil as measured with dipstick rising. Inadequate heat in passenger compartment when ambient temperature below 25f when driving around town (10 miles).
ODI 11164830
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
1. Gasoline leaking in to engine oil. Evident by gasoline smell and high level when checking oil. 2. Poor or no heat in cold weather conditions. This causes a safety risk driving in snowy weather. Windshield will not defrost. Typically happens during stop and go city driving. Service appointment is currently scheduled for 12/6 and issue will be reported to the dealer also.
ODI 11156515
Engine
This complaint is related to my vehicle diluting the oil with unburnt gasoline and creating fuel odors in the cabin as well as premature engine wear.. My vehicle now has ~ 15000 miles and has just completed its 3rd oil change. Each oil change has recorded on the service order the drained oil amount and each time the fluid level was larger then what was filled at the prior oil change. The last change the dealership…
ODI 11144244
Engine
Engine oil diluted, smelling of fuel, dirty, and increasing in volume. Oil was changed (2nd oil change) and at proper level 8/25/2018 at 15,413 miles. Today, at 10/29/2018 and 17,510 miles, oil level is about 10 mm above max fill mark. Bad smell sometimes in cabin.
ODI 11144196
Engine
1.5l turbo engine. Oil is diluted with gasoline, raising oil level, reducing friction and increasing engine wear. In worst case the oil level causes check engine light and engine stalling, causing safety issue. Oil smells strongly of gas, inside cabin has stron gas smell at times. Engine does not heat enough to warm the car in cold weather.
ODI 11143988
Engine
Vehicle has 1.5 l turbo engine and gas is diluting the engine oil. Level has risen 10 mm above the last oil change level done 4/19/18, after 5070 miles. Some owners have reported this to nhtsa as a vehicle stalling problem, which i believe is a safety issue. This has not happen to us, but i am concerned that it could. I reported it to my local honda service at ganley honda of n. Olmsted, oh. They seemed to be…
ODI 11143781
Engine
Oil reading was too high pass the max level plus fuel smell mixed in with oil . ( engine oil dilution )
ODI 11151008