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
The car has a serious engine issue associated to the 1.5 l turbo engine. The engine is unable to warm up up properly in cold weather states and therefore is unable to output an adequate amount of heat that is required to keep the cabin warm for the owner. The engine is also diluting gasoline into the oil reservoir leading to a gasoline smell when checking oil levels. This oil dilution is going to cause extensive…
ODI 11143994
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced at apple honda (2219, [redacted], york, pa 17404. [redacted]), he checked his oil and it was a dark color and it smelt like fuel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed the failure and stated that it was normal and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that…
ODI 11143795
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Gasoline in engine. I have discussed this issue with dealer but no response. I also wrote this entity but i have not received any knowledgement of this issue. I do regular oil change and the oil always smells like gas just before i take it i. To have oil changes regularly (3500 or 5000 miles). Plus i have yet in the 18 months i've owned the cr-v to get an oil chance notification. I want the issue with this/my cr-v…
ODI 11191140
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel is getting in engine oil and deluting it. 1.5 turbo engine. Call honda of america they said to take to dealer for inspection. Honda gave me a case number. Dealer change oil told to keep a watch on it. Called honda back with case number they said honda has no fix at this time. I was told just to watch for something on the internet to see if there was going to be a fix. Meanwhile my engine in being damaged by not…
ODI 11152828
Engine
Gasoline is leaking into the oil causing oil smell in car and making the oil thin and over the fill line on dip stick.
ODI 11142763
Engine
Fuel is mixing with the engine oil in the crankcase, making oil viscosity thinner and smell of gasoline. The problem was acknowledged and verified by our honda service department on october 24, 2018. They said problem is exacerbated by cold weather and short trips. We were told a fix for the problem has been identified and we will be notified by letter prior to november 22, 2018 to schedule a time for repairs. If we…
ODI 11143989
Engine
Fuel is mixing with the engine oil in the crankcase. The problem was verified by the service deoartment of the local honda dealership, and the oil was changed.
ODI 11143521
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving north on hwy 86 from the city of imperial ca. When i set my cruise control at 65 mph suddenly start going up and down with the speed ( going up to 67 and down to 64) with no vehicles in front of me. I arrive to my house and after hearing problems with the stalling on the cr-v models , my husband check the oil and it smell a lot to gasoline.
ODI 11142515
Engine
Engine has excessive oil level and smells strongly of gas. Driven primarily on the interstate roads.
ODI 11142371
Engine · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Button plus spring popped out of the shifter while in motion.
ODI 11142107
Engine
Gasoline in engine oil. My crv has an oil level over the full mark on the dip stick and the oil smells of gasoline. This car often has to be given 40-50% throttle to back out of the driveway. I have included a picture of the oil level above the full mark. The smell you cant photograph.
ODI 11141971
Engine
Oil from dipstick smells strongly of gas. Level seem higher than it should.
ODI 11142262
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
At 6,000 miles engine is experiencing oil dilution. Oil is above max level on dipstick and smells strongly of gas, vehicle was cold and stationary when oil level was checked. Called a nearby honda service center and they advised that the vehicle should be brought in for an oil change. The vehicle was just in for scheduled maintenance (including an oil change) 1,000 miles ago. An automobile should not require an oil…
ODI 11141790
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I purchase a 2017 honda crv-ex with the 1.5 liter turbo engine. During the past 6 months i've been having the following problems with my vehicle ' the oil smell of gas, passenger compartment smell like gas, rising oil levels, stalling and loss of power. I understand that honda motor company , ltd has recalled 350,000 honda crv's in china because of the same problem. The company is calling back those cars to resolve…
ODI 11185682
Engine
My car has about 8800 miles. Had the engine oil first changed at 6100 miles. Since then, the engine oil level keeps rising during normal use. The oil level is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the full line. Honda dealership says that nothing is wrong, and that no one else has had problems. When i had the oil changed by an independent mechanic, they stated the following: "oil consistency was like water and smells of gas.…
ODI 11141463
Engine
I found a gas smell in the oil for my 2017 honda cr v. The dealer said nothing about the issue on my last oil change. I took the car to damson honda on 10/182018. They verified that gas was in the oil with an .19 mm additional volume. This is unacceptable and dangerous
ODI 11152320
Engine
Our crv is one that has the problem of gas getting into the oil. We have three evidences of this: 1) the oil level is much too high; 2) the oil smells like gas; 3) the engine from time to time has not run or idled properly, although we have not experienced any stalling. Yesterday i took the car in to our dealer and requested an oil change under warranty as we view this as a defect, and honda refused to cover the…
ODI 11141436
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After reading a consumer reports article about gasoline in the oil, asking owners to check oil level, i did it and found out that the oil level was about one inch above the maximum mark. I also noticed that the tip of the dipstick smells of gasoline. I checked the oil level in the morning before the car was driven since yesterday. Please see the attached picture of the dipstick.
ODI 11141258
Engine
Very high reading on oil dipstick. Strong gas smell as well. Honda has aware this issue but the dealer denies the smell and only lower the oil level without perform oil change.
ODI 11140808
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I occasionally noticed the smell of gasoline around the car. When i checked the oil level it was about 1/4 in. Above the full mark on the dipstick. I took the car to the dealer (scott honda of west chester) where they confirmed the high oil level and noted the smell of gasoline in the oil. I was told this is a known problem with the turbo engine but honda did not have a fix available. The dealer called honda america…
ODI 11152268
Engine · Unknown Or Other
1. Engine oil level after a recent oil change ( with very less mileage) shows the oil level is higher than the "highest" indicator point. It appears to be oil is getting diluted by unburnt fuel. This may potentially harm the engine!!.
ODI 11151594
Engine
2.0 liter turbo charged engine fuel drawing into oil increasing oil level to above maximum oil level reading. May cause drive ability problems according to honda dealer
ODI 11142969
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. While driving various speeds and when starting the vehicle, all of the instrument panel indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to billy wood honda (1909 w hillsboro st, el dorado, ar 71730, [redacted]) where the computer was updated, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer where the contact was notified that the manufacturer updated the…
ODI 11141780
Engine
1.excessive white exhaust fumes while driving (10/15/18) 2.when running it smells like sulfur & fuel (10/16/18 & 10/17/18). 3.also, smelled fuel inside the car 4.headache and nauseated due to fuel smell in the cabin 5.took to dealer ship (10/18/18), they said that there is no problem with the car. Ok to drive 6.on the way home from dealership, engine light came on and engine stalled. Did not have power. 7.stopped…
ODI 11141604
Electrical System · Engine
Alarm will go off randomly. Clicking lock/unlock on the key fob does not turn the alarm off. Inserting the key into the door was the only way to turn the alarm off. The message "keyless start system problem" was displayed on the dash when i entered the car. I turned my car on, but when trying to turn the car off, there were clicking noises, the dash flickered repeatedly, and the car would not turn off. It took about…
ODI 11142520