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 · Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas mixing in with oil, smelling the gas on the dip stick and while doing an oil change.
ODI 11152256
Engine
After 500km of driving, the oil level was over the top limit and there was strong gas smell coming out from under the hood. The car takes a lot time to warm up. Visited the sherwood park honda dealer on nov 5, 2018 for this problem, they found the oil level was 25mm above the limit. They discharged some of the oil without oil change. They found no recalls on this so they couldn't fix the problem but they consider…
ODI 11149551
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fumes in the cabin when starting during cooler weather. Gasoline present in the engine oil, which dilutes the oil and results in levels higher than recommended by manufacturer. Concerns documented with a certified honda dealer. Amending software has not solved the problem. We were hold that honda engineers are working on a solution. We have been to the dealer 4 times without a resolution.
ODI 11184153
Engine
Oil has gas leaking into in in brand new crv. Continuous issue ongoing.
ODI 11152267
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
This vehicle gets a terrible smell of gasoline inside the vehicle, especially on initial start-up. This vehicle is unpleasant to drive do to this smell, especially in the winter with the climate control system on. My wife suffers from migraines and cannot ride in the vehicle. The problem was confirmed by my local honda dealership, valley honda, in aurora il. No resolution was provided as they indicated the smell is…
ODI 11150906
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda cr*v. While changing the oil, the contact noticed there was fuel in the oil. There was an abnormal of odor of fuel detected. The contact called capital honda: [redacted], okemos, mi 48864 [redacted], however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 10,000.
ODI 11300032
Engine
Engine (specifically coolant used for heating the windshield defrosting air) does not heat up enough in cold weather for windshield defrosters to work properly until car has been at highway speeds for several miles. When driven less than 40mph in weather below 32f., engine temperature remains cold, therefore providing to heat for defrosting windshield. It does not help to let vehicle "warm up" prior to driving…
ODI 11189921
Engine
Engine oil becomes overfilled with gasoline. It is visible when checking the oil level on the dip stick. Also the dipstick smells of gasoline.
ODI 11163599
Engine
Fuel is somehow mixing with my vehicles oil. This is causing a fuel smell in the vehicle and results in over full dipstick readings. A recent software update from a honda service department only made the issue worse. I can start with a fresh oil change today and two days later my oil will be a quart over full and will smell like fuel.
ODI 11156067
Engine
I'm getting random fuel/oil smells into the cabin. I also noticed the engine oil dip stick is showing overfilled and the oil smells like gas.
ODI 11149640
Engine
There is unburnt fuel in the crankcase causing severe exhaust fumes in side the passengers compartment. Any long ride in vehicle cause passengers to get nauseous and light headed.
ODI 11145079
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda cr-v. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor while the vehicle was being driven. The contact was concerned that when the dipstick was check, the oil level was above the high mark, the oil had a gasoline odor, and the oil was dirty. The vehicle was taken to honda of murfreesboro (929 john r rice blvd, murfreesboro, tn 37129, [redacted]) where the contact was informed…
ODI 11144731
Engine
I checked my oil after reading about other people having an issue with gasoline in the crankcase. The oil level was over the fill mark by a substantial amount and there was a distinct smell of gasoline coming from the oil filler cap. The car was two weeks old and had 225 miles on it. I took it to dealer and was told they did not smell gasoline and the oil level looked good. Total lies. They told me i was the first…
ODI 11152278
Engine
We smell gasoline in the engine oil, which we discovered is a known problem with cr-v 1.5l turbo engines. The sales personnel did not own up to the known turbo problem when we asked about turbo engine reliability before we bought the vehicle. This defect ruins engine parts and could cause complete engine failure at high speeds, which may cause accidents with bodily injury.
ODI 11144211
Engine
Strong oder of gas, gas in oil. Oil level is high. When its below 40f it takes a very long time for the engine to warm to 180f, per my scan gauge 2. This is going to cause a safety problem when its snowing and i'm in stop and go traffic. The car will not warm enough to defrost front windshield
ODI 11143982
Engine
Purchased new 2018 honda cr-v awd december 2017 from dealer in orlando fl. Within first few months of ownership had multiple occasions where "gas/fuel" smell filled the cabin of car while driving. It was brought to my attention by a friend (late summer) that there appears to be issue with the 1.5 l earthdreams honda engine. Area of issue is oil dilution by fuel "leaking" into it & mixing. I then began researching…
ODI 11151403
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Bought 2018 honda cr-v exl only 2 weeks ago. It has 500 miles on it. I noticed a strong smell of gasoline coming from the engine. I found that the oil is over full and very diluted with gasoline. I worry this is a safety issue if the engine gets hot will the gas ignite. Is this going to cause excessive wear on the engine due to lack of lubrication? Honda needs to fix this issue. People are paying hard earned money…
ODI 11144207
Engine
As others have complained about, a strong gasoline odor fills the cabin of the vehicle. I do not live in a very cold environment.
ODI 11144118
Engine
Gasoline entering oil pan. After being informed of this problem by a well know publication, i checked the oil level on my car and found it elevated. After smelling the oil on the dipstick, i smelled gasoline in the oil.
ODI 11144078
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel is contaminating the oil causing the level to raise 1/4 to 1/2 inch above full when checking oil level with dip stick. Changing oil at 2,000 miles from last oil change. Possible engine damage which could lead to being stranded on the highway.
ODI 11143794
Engine
The engine oil smells strongly of gasoline and the exhaust smells of burned gasoline. So far, there has been no stalling of the engine nor engine failure. However, i'm aware of the recent similar issues with this engine problem regarding the 2017 and 2018 honda cr-v models.
ODI 11143565
Engine
The engine oil has a strong smell of gasoline. So far, there has been no loss or engine power or engine failure. The exhaust also had the smell of burning gasoline.
ODI 11143563
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2018 honda crv, 8000 miles, fuel is entering the crankcase creating an overfull condition. Concerns are noxious fumes in the cabin and extreme early wear of all lubricated engine components. Dealer informs me that this is a normal condition. I opened a case with honda and was told the same . I intend to speak with the dealership owner and ask if i might come once each week and add gasoline to his oil over the next…
ODI 11142850
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Gasoline is contaminating and diluting the engine oil. Oil turned black and diluted by the gasoline and had to be changed with less than 1500 miles on the vehicle. Concerned that the gasoline diluted oil is posing a fire and safety risk.
ODI 11151164
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2018 cr-v suffers from the dreaded [oil dilution issue] where gasoline gets into the oil raising the level above the full mark. The result is a strong gasoline smell, sometimes in the cabin but always when you pull the dipstick to check the oil. The oil level is always considerably higher than the full mark. I presented this issue to my dealer, and they confirmed the smell of gas in the oil, the high level and…
ODI 11150982