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2017 Honda CR-V Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

87/100

#3 most-complained of 16 CR-V years

The 2017 Honda CR-V ranks 3rd worst out of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 87, 1,768 complaints, and 7 recalls. Engine problems dominate at 33% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 15,035 miles, making it an Avoid year relative to other CR-V model years.

Complaints
1,768
Recalls
7
Crashes / fires
42 / 4
Injuries / deaths
36 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
28.5
26.5 city / 32.5 hwy

Top 2017 Honda CR-V problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine577 (33%)
  2. Electrical System412 (23%)
  3. Fuel System378 (21%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras286 (16%)
  5. Other270 (15%)
  6. Brakes210 (12%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain144 (8%)
  8. Steering64 (4%)
  9. Structure & Body46 (3%)
  10. Lane Departure38 (2%)

What owners report

  • Engine emits a roaring or revving noise, sometimes tied to unresolved recall work, accompanied by a fuel odor from the exhaust.
  • Gasoline reportedly seeps into the engine oil, raising the oil level and producing a strong gas smell when checking it.
  • Vehicle suddenly lunges or accelerates forward while the driver's foot is on the brake, in some cases causing a collision.
  • The collision mitigation braking system activates unexpectedly at highway speeds, applying the brakes with no obstacle present and causing loss of control.
  • Front seat belts fail to retract or restrain occupants properly after a rear-end collision, allowing passengers to be thrown forward.
  • Lane departure warning triggers unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to swerve and strike a curb.
2017 Honda CR-V complaints: complaints filed per quarter3492017 Q12018 Q22019 Q32020 Q42022 Q12023 Q22024 Q32025 Q4
2541 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (349).

2017 Honda CR-V recalls

7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

  3. NHTSA 23V524000Jul 27, 2023Other5 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CF7.

See all 7 recalls for the 2017 Honda CR-V →

2017 Honda CR-V fuel economy and fuel cost

City
26.5 MPG
Highway
32.5 MPG
Combined
28.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,275
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2017 compared with other CR-V years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution53670328.5
2016Good27393328
2017Avoid871,768728.5
2018Avoid1002,141528.5
2019Caution671,099828.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Honda CR-V reliable?
Compared with other CR-V model years, the 2017 ranks 3rd worst out of 16 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 87 and 1,768 NHTSA complaints, earning an Avoid verdict.
What is the top problem area for the 2017 Honda CR-V?
Engine complaints lead, making up 33% of all reports (577 complaints), with a median failure mileage of 15,035 miles.
Does the 2017 Honda CR-V have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2017 CR-V, including fuel supply pipe disconnection, steering gearbox magnet issues, seat belt buckle release buttons, and incorrect certification labels.
How does the 2017 CR-V compare to the 2018 CR-V?
The 2018 CR-V has a higher Complaint Index of 100 and 2,141 complaints, making it worse than the 2017's Complaint Index of 87 and 1,768 complaints, though both carry an Avoid verdict.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Honda CR-V?
EPA rates the 2017 CR-V at 28.5 mpg combined (26.5 city / 32.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,275.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.