YearToAvoid

2017 Honda CR-V Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2017 Honda CR-V ranks 2nd worst of 21 model years with a complaint index of 95 and 1,768 complaints. Owners reported engine problems most often (33% of complaints, median mileage 15,035), plus fuel system and electrical issues, backed by 7 recalls.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
95/100
#2 of 21 CR-V years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
1,768
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
7
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
42
reported in complaints
Fires
4
Injuries
36
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2013
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
28.5
26.5 city / 32.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
36 / 0

Top 2017 Honda CR-V problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners describe sudden, unintended acceleration while backing into or pulling into a driveway with a foot on the brake, resulting in collisions.
  • Some report that airbags failed to deploy during moderate-to-severe crashes, leading to rib and chest injuries.
  • Several describe the collision mitigation braking system activating on its own at highway speed and causing loss of control.
  • Engine oil was reported to become diluted with gasoline, with oil level rising over time and the check engine light coming on before the engine stalls.
  • Some owners say seat belts failed to retract properly after a rear-end collision tied to a Takata-related recall.
2017 Honda CR-V complaints: complaints filed per quarter2492017 Q12018 Q22019 Q32020 Q42022 Q12023 Q22024 Q32025 Q4
1,768 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (249).

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)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution65670328.5
2016Good30393328
2017Avoid951,768728.5
2018Avoid1002,141528.5
2019Avoid851,099828.5

All Honda CR-V years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Honda CR-V reliable?
Compared with other CR-V model years, 2017 ranks 2nd worst out of 21 years, with a complaint index of 95 and 1,768 NHTSA complaints, earning an Avoid verdict.
What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Honda CR-V?
Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 33% of complaints (577 complaints) with a median failure mileage of 15,035 miles.
Does the 2017 Honda CR-V have a fuel system recall?
Yes. NHTSA recall 17V442000 covers a fuel supply pipe that may have been improperly manufactured and could disconnect, and a later recall (23V858000) covers fuel pump module replacement.
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2017 Honda CR-V, covering airbags, fuel system, seat belts, steering, and labeling issues.
How does the 2017 CR-V compare to the 2018 CR-V?
The 2018 CR-V has a higher complaint index (100) and more complaints (2,141) than the 2017 model, and both years carry an Avoid verdict.

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.