2018 Honda CR-V Engine Problems
- 335
- 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 335 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- above full · 11 records
- strong smell · 9 records
- strong odor · 8 records
- engine light · 8 records
- turbo engine · 7 records
- smell gasoline · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 286 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Oil dilution causing elevated engine oil levels and camshaft pinging noise. Also smell of gas in oil and engine takes extended time to warm up. Initially, slight pinging noise (~5k miles) which became progressively worse.
ODI 11162525
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Our 2018 honda crv touring has the oil dilution problem. Our oil level increased about 3/4 inch on the oil stick from may, 2018 to december, 2018 and it smells like gas. We have also smelled gas inside our car. Honda is fixing some cars, but we live in arkansas and our state is not on the list to be repaired. We could have an engine fire so feel it is not safe to drive. Also, the engine will wear out a lot faster…
ODI 11165259
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Gasoline smell in oil,also occasionally gasoline smell in the cabin when turn on the heat.
ODI 11164847
Engine
Lots of gasoline in my oil. Oil level starting climbing at onset of cold weather here in louisiana ( it had been stable at full line before weather got cold). My wife drives this vehicle 15 miles to work one way 5 days per week. Smell of gasoline kept getting stronger and oil level rising slightly each saturday morning when i checked my oil (after weather got cold). I showed dealership service advisor (at 50% oil…
ODI 11161749
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
3-month-old 2018 cr-v ex-l - noticed oil dilution problems within first 2 months. Dealer has been unresponsive. Gas has been getting into oil in apparently significant amounts. Persistent smells of gas and 'rotten eggs/meat' while operating. Oil level gets higher above measuring section of dipstick every time i check, smells of gas. Car begins to stall a bit occasionally. Had oil changed at 5k miles - tech confirmed…
ODI 11161138
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
At several points in time during november and december, i smelled a foul odor in the passenger cabin. I notified the dealer and there was a recall in which they applied the fix. Even now, there appears to be a foul smell once in a while. The heating system takes a long time to heat up in the winter. If in park/idle mode, the heat will automatically be less hot for some reason.
ODI 11184324
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Purchased the 2018 honda cr-v ex-l new from pearson honda, midlothian va. 23112. Shortly after the purchase i noticed the odor of gas inside the vehicle. During december 2018, i called the dealer complaining that there was a strong odor of gas in the engine oil. I was advised to bring the vehicle in and they offered to change the oil free of charge. I researched on the internet and discovered that honda knew about…
ODI 11173543
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have been getting a strong gas odor inside the car and the oil level was above the full mark,smelled strong of gas and was a dark color for being brand new with 3,000 miles. I brought to the dealer and they installed campaign recall #18-114 that included software update and a a/c control. I drove car 5 days and while driving on a busy road the car filled with gas fumes that was overwhelming i had to put all…
ODI 11162380
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Noticed a strong odor of gas on the oil dipstick along with a strong odor of gas in the cabin area. The smell is so strong that it causes the occupants to become sick. The smell is normally when its sitting, idling or when you first start it when the engine is cold.
ODI 11181241
Engine
I purchased my cr-v in february 2018. I completed my first oil change at 6804 miles in december. The oil was very dark(black), watery, and smelled strongly of fuel. Issues with vehicle are causing an oil dilution problem. I live in southern california but at an elevation of 6800 feet. My commute is short and it gets cold at night. The cr-v is stored in a heated garage during the night. I feel this problem has caused…
ODI 11162688
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Wife notices fuel smell while driving. Oil was checked and i could visibly see the oil is cut with gasoline along with strong smell of gasoline on oil dipstick. Oil is indefinitely contaminated with gasoline. First noticed on 12/10/18 and researched online finding that thousands of others have the same problem with 2017-2018 honda cr-v with the 1.5l turbo
ODI 11160599
Engine · Exterior Lighting
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
ODI 11166332
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My cr-v 2018 doesn't run smooth and the engine is noisey but the big problem happened 12/08/18 when i parked the car to unload groceries when one hour later i went to start it the cabin filled with the strong smell of gasoline. I spoke to my mechanic who told me not to drive and have the dealership pick it up.
ODI 11157141
Engine
Hi nhtsa my complain is about my honda cr-v 2018 i have a issue with oil diluted i do my oil change about 2000 miles ago when the car was 2500 mile almost new now my car has 4153 miles but to day i check my oil stick and i see is overfilled and the oil is very dark also after did the oil change by the honda dealer i check the oil and was dark and i say how is possible if i do oil change few minutes ago, today…
ODI 11157030
Engine
Engine oil needed to be changed for first time since information was prompted on dash board. After checking the oil level it was detected that oil level is higher than normal required level. Oil level is above orange measuring scale and is 1/8 of an inch on metal dipstick. Oil smell on gasoline and there is significant amount of gasoline in engine oil. Also, oil seems to be deluted. Oil level was ckecked when engine…
ODI 11161444
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda cr-v. The contact stated that fuel was leaking into the oil and the check engine indicator kept randomly illuminating. Bosak honda michigan city (710 hwy 20, michigan city, in 46360, [redacted]) was notified and stated that the manufacturer sent notification of campaign number: 1245a2 for a product and software update. The dealer serviced the manufacturer campaign, which was not a…
ODI 11181095
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
With all the buzz on internet and also c.r.about gas mixing with oil, i bought a 2018 crv with the 1.5 turbo engine, i checked my oil it was passed the full mark and smelled of gas.i took the oil cap off it also had a smell of gas.so most of us know this is not a good thing, long story short received a letter in the mail advising to set a appointment for a "fix" i hope this works here in ohio.my appointment is for…
ODI 11165233
Engine
Strong smell of gasoline from oil and from crankcase when oil cap is removed. Smell of gasoline very noticeable from oil dip stick when removed. Smell of gasoline is present in oil and crankcase whether engine is cold or hot. Smell of gasoline in cabin when car is restarted when engine is hot
ODI 11156660
Engine
I checked the oil the day it was changed by honda garage. It was "middle-high" on the dipstick. After 5000 miles (still 50% oil life) i have checked the dipstick again and it is way over the measuring area of the dipstick (at least an inch or more over the "full" mark). The car is stumbling on idle, which i believe is from too much compression. Honda garage states it's the first one they heard about. I say that's…
ODI 11155854
Engine · Power Train
Gas is leaking into the oil system thus overfilling it. I have checked my vehicles oil (less than 500 miles on my car) and the oil line was way passed full. This overfilling can cause premature damage to the engine, which according to experts can cause stalling at random times which poses an immediate threat to the driver and other vehicles on the road. The dealership from which i bought my vehicle did not inform me…
ODI 11160951
Engine
A couple of months after an oil change i will smell fuel or exchaust and also, when i check the oil, it will be much higher than the full line on the dipstick.
ODI 11155502
Engine
OIL DILUTED WITH GASOLINE
ODI 11165016
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Strong gasoline smell on engine dipstick and vehicle only has 128 miles
ODI 11155313
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The engine fails to reach full operating temperature. Gas is finding its way into the oil pan and producing an overfill condition. The cabin smells of gasoline. The electronics are unreilable and are often of line
ODI 11182461
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda cr-v. After reading the consumer report, the contact became aware that the 2018 honda cr-v vehicles experienced fuel intrusion into the engine oil. The contact inspected the engine dipstick himself and noticed a fuel odor and fuel mixed with engine oil. The contact also found that the engine oil level had risen due to the fuel penetration. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
ODI 11155951