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
Vehicle is showing an unusual amount of gasoline entering into the oil that lubricates the engine. Have been reading about this issue at numerous sites and took it to dealer today who verified that the oil level has risen above the max mark on the dipstick and it does smell of gasoline. I have had no operational issues thus far but know this is not good for internal engine parts. I have approx. 4200 miles on the…
ODI 11142489
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I smelled gas inside the cabin driving for short distance 2x in 4 days. This is first drive of the day and/or really short distances. Checked oil and it had a small hint of gas smell in it too. Took it to the dealer and they couldn't duplicate the problem and have nothing further to go on there. They said to keep an eye on it. Oil level was within limit. Only have 500 miles on it. The first time it was really cold…
ODI 11142359
Engine
Odor of gasoline in the enging oil. When checking oil level (dipstick) oil is overfilled and smells of gasoline
ODI 11141711
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Repeated loss of power / stall. Checked fluids and oil dipstick level is high and smells strongly of gasoline.
ODI 11141580
Engine
To my regret, i just purchased the 2018 crv ex 2wd yesterday, 10/19/2018 brand new with 255 miles on it. Based on the complaints on the turbo charged 1.5 l 190 hp engine having the possibility gas in the oil tank, i regret this may be true. I found this on information out on consumer reports the night before and grew anxious. This car was stationary in my garage. This morning before starting the engine, i decided to…
ODI 11141561
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Strong gas smell in passenger cabin. Gas mixing with engine oil. Consequently engine oil levels rising very high.
ODI 11143557
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
1.5l turbo engine- changed oil at 5200 miles tech said "very dirty". At 7200 miles/6 months- almost stalled in traffic 3 times. All three times i had to brake suddenly. Smell of gas in the cab once. I checked the oil, after 2000 miles since last changed- oil was black and smelled like gas. Dropped it off at the dealership- they have had it over a week. They seem elusive in updates. Tell me nothing is wrong one…
ODI 11143081
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda cr-v. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact detected an abnormal odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The odor was also evident outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to page honda (located at 1819 s telegraph rd, bloomfield hills, mi 48302, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that there was fuel contamination in the engine oil. An oil change was completed by the dealer.…
ODI 11142090
Engine
Gasoline is entering engine oil resulting in over-fill situation and smell of gas. After reading consumer reports article, i checked my oil level and smell of oil on my 20018 honda crv with about 11,615 miles. Oil level was over "full" level of orange dipstick and smelled of raw gas. Took car into local dealer for oil inspection and change. They confirmed that "veh was half qt over full and smelled like fuel". They…
ODI 11143631
Engine
Engine oil being diluted with gasoline. Strong fuel smell at the dipstick when checking oil level. Oil level rising. Seen a few weeks after having the oil changed at the dealer. Internet research indicates this is a known problem, so i have also notified honda. Honda needs to be encouraged to develop a fix quickly, as their recommended solution of more frequent oil changes in the 500 to 1000 mile range is…
ODI 11141151
Engine
New vehicle checked oil approaching 4500 miles in preparation for first oil change. Oil was black, runny, smelled of gasoline on dipstick and over 1/2 inch above full mark on dipstick. Took car in to dealer service and they said must have been overfilled at factory. Replaced oil and filled to exactly 50% mark on dipstick and double checked. 3 weeks and 200 miles later, oil 1/8 -1/4 inch above full. Car sometimes…
ODI 11150182
Engine
Took vehicle to tire discounters for first oil change and was told the oil level was high and they could smell gas in the oil. They informed us this was a problem that honda was aware of and they recommended that we report it to nhtsa.
ODI 11141701
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Software
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda cr-v. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to autopark honda (located at [redacted], cary, nc 27511, [redacted]) for an oil change and the dealer diagnosed that there was an engine oil dilution with fuel due to a software setting. The contact was informed that the vehicle was safe to drive and there would be a software…
ODI 11186808
Engine
My engine oil is registering high on the dipstick and has a very strong gasoline smell. I googled these symptoms and was shocked to find out that this is a common problem with the earth dreams 1.5 turbo engine, that honda has known about, and has done nothing to fix!!!!!!! I didn't spend $31,000 on a brand new car with a defective engine that won't last.
ODI 11140522
Engine
Obvious fuel smell on my dipstick. Dipstick reads much higher than normal, too. Car has 3000 miles. Getting its first oil change this week [by a pro]. Concerned about potential damage to engine. Will have original oil filter saved. Car is 4 months old! 2018 honda crv
ODI 11140457
Engine · Service Brakes
Gasoline present in oil. Smell in cabin of car. Dip stick smells of gas and is indicating over filled. Please find a solution.
ODI 11140299
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Started noticing engine knocking in the first 500 miles. Vehicle only has 2,509 miles mostly freeway driving. Purchased april 2018. First drove it in april 409 miles round trip, and then again in may, same mileage and again in august. Only started driving it daily to and from work 16 miles round trip in september and it had 1600 miles. I then drove it on october 400 miles round trip and now i smell gasoline in car…
ODI 11140279
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
This is an addendum to complaint number 11140475. Besides a maintenance issue of the oil dilution by gasoline leakage into the crankcase, as reported in that complaint, there is a safety issue with the gasoline mixing with the engine oil on the 1.5 liter turbo. There are raw gasoline fumes in the passenger compartment with the engine running in city traffic. This has caused headaches and nausea to children in the…
ODI 11141573
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Purchased this car from keating honda in conroe, tx. Since day 1 i have had issues with my lcd screen that controls the audio and climate. About mid september i started having issues with it shutting off along with the lcd screen behind the steering wheel that shows how fast i'm going. Dealership aware but had issues with getting loaner so unable to drop off for repair. The screen would flicker and shut off while…
ODI 11141212
Engine
My car has stalled twice immediately on cold start. This is an issue as both times it resulted in unexpected rollback, as my garage is on a slope, and it seemed like the brake pedal was still "locked" like in engine off mode, so i rolled back despite pressing the pedal. This could be a serious safety consideration if i had people around my car.
Fire reported
ODI 11140400
Engine
The car has a low speed hesitation and the engine oil smells like gasoline.
ODI 11140293
Engine
My concern of reports regarding gas in oil of 2017-2018 cr-v 1.5 turbo. Reports of stalling, engine damage, give me little comfort that it only happens on short trips and cold climates when we live in iowa. This is my second honda and bought again because of its previous reliability. We have 381 miles on this car.(232 at time of purchase on 10-11-18. No warning was made of this possible problem before purchase. We…
ODI 11143839
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have taken my vehicle to the local dealer multiple times over concern with gasoline mixing with the engine oil. On my first visit, they asked me to pay for an oil change and they would mark the level of oil. The dealer verified the changed oil level was exactly at the full line on the dipstick. Less than a week later i noticed a strong smell of gasoline and took the vehicle back to the dealership. They checked and…
ODI 11142984
Engine
Gas smelling in car when driving on street. Found engine oil above maximum level.
ODI 11140072
Engine
Gas gets into the oil under normal driving conditions
ODI 11182119