2018 Honda CR-V Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 168
- 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 168 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- smell gasoline · 16 records
- strong smell · 15 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- above full · 9 records
- gasoline smell · 9 records
- first change · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 151 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Oil level is 3/8 to 1/2" over the full mark on dip stick. Checked it several times before taking it to dealer. Oil was also discolored. Went to dealer and they said it was normal. I have had several honda's and this is not normal.
ODI 11141282
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
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 · 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
Fuel/Propulsion System
At 2600 miles, engine oil level has risen to overfull due to unburned gasoline leaking into lubrication system oil was very thin and watery and would cause premature engine failure. Local dealer said they were aware of the problem with crvs with turbo engines, but had no guidance from honda about any long term fix. They changed the oil free of charge
ODI 11139925
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas dilution with engine oil causing raise of engine oil level over the maximum limit of dip stick. Also strong fuel smell is coming from the dip stick when pull over. So far no fuel smell inside the cabin. Drove only 800miles. Talked to the dealer about the issue on oct 13 they said it is a known problem for cr v. They are waiting for the honda manufacturer's fix which suppose to come on this november. No engine…
ODI 11140317
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda cr-v. While the vehicle was being serviced at luther brookdale honda ([redacted], brooklyn center, mn 55429, [redacted]), the technician noticed a fuel odor on the oil dipstick. The contact was informed to change the oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
ODI 11139518
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda cr-v. The contact noticed a strong odor of fuel near the area of the crank case. There was also an internal leak that caused fuel to enter the oil. The dealer (chapman honda tucson, 4426 e 22nd st, tucson, az 85711, [redacted]) changed the oil, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
ODI 11139426
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Results of fuel leaking into engine oil .had engine oil analyzed at 3370 miles. It had fuel dilution of >8%. Acceptable is no higher than 2.5%. Slight gas smell in cabin. Dipstick smelled of gas and oil level was higher than full level.this will damage engine. I was stopped at railroad crossing and heard a boom and car shook. Unable to get statement from honda or dealer if car safe to drive.
ODI 11139716
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Honda crv 2018 touring. Gas leaking into engine oil. Had engine oil analyzed at 3370 miles and the fuel dilution was >8%. This will cause major damage to engine. Slight smell of gas in cabin. Strong smell of gas at dipstick. Oil on dipstick showed over fill line. When stopped at railroad crossing heard loud boom then car shook. Waiting on response from honda and honda dealer service.
ODI 11139692
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2018 crv-exl purchased on 9/3/18, our 5th honda (3rd crv), currently at 620 miles. We've always been impressed with the reliability of honda vehicles, until recently. Last friday (10/8/18), cnn news reported on a consumer reports (cr) article regarding the crv 2018 engine problems, involving fuel mixing w/ engine oil. Apparently, there's an issue regarding gas mixing w/ oil in 2017 & 2018 honda crvs with 1.5-liter…
ODI 11139115
Fuel/Propulsion System
When i pulled out the dipstick to check my engine oil you could smell gasoline on it. There is gas mixing in with the oil. My vehicle was sitting in my driveway when i checked it. Took it to my dealer and they had me stand with them while he checked and you could smell it then also. They changed the oil and suggested it be changed every 5,000 miles instead of the called for 7,500 miles, until honda releases a fix…
ODI 11141838
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased this 2018 cr-v awd in january 2018. Now as of october 2018, after 10 months of ownership we are experiencing strong smells of fuel inside the cabin everytime we drive on a cold day. The symptoms are in line with the october 2018 consumer reports article on this known issue. I called my dealer on october 15, 2018 and they have noted that honda knows of this issue and does not have a fix. Obviously this is…
ODI 11140342
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When checking the oil dipstick with a 1.5l turbo engine, i noticed the oil smelled of gasoline and and is not the consistency of engine oil. I did this first after the car sat in the garage overnight and after driving on the highway for 25 minutes 2x in an attempt to 'burn off' the gasoline with the end result being the same.
ODI 11138893
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving home from local shopping center a strong smell of gas came in to the passenger cabin. It is a new honda cr-v with 475 miles at the time. When i got home, i checked the oiled, it smelled of gas.
ODI 11139078
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Starting to do the gas dilution in the oil. Oil has a very strong smell of gas.
ODI 11138839
Fuel/Propulsion System
Strong smell of gasoline on oil dipstick (repeated this three times and got the same result each time). I was prompted to check this after reading a consumers report alert about the owners of 2017 and 2018 cr-v's reporting a problem with gasoline leaking into the oil system.
ODI 11138812
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
[ poss. Gas in oil ] have been seeing oil level rising after first oil change at 7100 miles. Oct.15. At 9100 level was approx. 3/8 of an inch above the high mark on dipstick. Took car to jeff wyler honda, and talked to service manager who stated that there may be a fix coming but as of now nothing. Told me to watch oil level for maybe another 1000 miles. On nov.17 oil level was almost up 1 inch above high mark on…
ODI 11152458
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Gasoline smell in passenger cabin when driving car. Gas somehow leaks into engine crankcase and dilutes oil and causes oil level to be overfilled. This is a continuing issue, not just a single occurrence.
ODI 11140475
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On or about october 5th, after reading consumer reports article about fuel in the engine oil i went and smelled my 2018 honda cr-v's awd ex oil dip stick and smelled a very strong oder of fuel. On monday oct. 8th i called my honda dealership and they advised to schedule service for a check of the issue. On tuesday oct 9th i brought my cr-v in for scheduled service check, the following is the summary off the…
ODI 11139408
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
At around 7200 miles i checked the oil and found it to be above the full line. The oil was very thin and had the distinct smell of gas. After short drives at lower speeds, the passenger compartment smells of gas. I don't smell gas in the passenger compartment when traveling long distances at high speeds.
ODI 11138773
Fuel/Propulsion System
Oil level increasing. According to various publications, gasoline getting into the oil. Am losing power on heavy acceleration. Was moving into interstate traffic.
ODI 11139937
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda cr-v. The contact noticed a strong fuel odor in the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to roberts honda (located at [redacted], downingtown, pa 19335, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine oil was being diluted by fuel in the engine, which caused the odor in the vehicle. The contact was informed that the engine should be replaced to alleviate the fuel odor.…
ODI 11139615