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2017 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 577 engine complaints for the 2017 Honda CR-V, 33% of its 1,768 total complaints for the year. Owners report oil dilution from fuel mixing into the engine oil, stalling, and sudden power loss, with a median failure mileage of 15,035 miles. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this issue.

Engine complaints
577
33% of 1,768
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
15,035 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine oil level rises above the max mark as gasoline mixes into the oil, sometimes accompanied by a strong fuel odor when checking the dipstick.
  • Oil pan and gasket areas develop leaks, leaving repeated oil drips under the vehicle.
  • Dashboard warning lights flash and the engine loses power or stalls at highway speed, then returns to normal after the lights turn off.
  • Engine makes a roaring or clunking noise, in some cases tied to unresolved recall service.
  • Sudden shutter or power reduction while driving, including reduced speed climbing a hill.
  • Engine dies unexpectedly on the highway, in one case after oil-dilution recall work had already been performed.

When 2017 Honda CR-V engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 3, 2017, latest Sep 15, 2026.

2017 Honda CR-V engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter1732017 Q12018 Q22019 Q32020 Q42022 Q12023 Q22024 Q32025 Q4
577 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (173).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201079 (16%)
  2. 201159 (11%)
  3. 2012107 (27%)
  4. 2013119 (31%)
  5. 2014222 (38%)
  6. 2015271 (40%)
  7. 2016123 (31%)
  8. 2017577 (33%)
  9. 2018591 (28%)
  10. 2019129 (12%)
  11. 202049 (14%)
  12. 202138 (12%)
  13. 202221 (8%)
  14. 202334 (7%)
  15. 202440 (10%)
  16. 202535 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2017 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 577 engine complaints for the 2017 Honda CR-V, which is 33% of the 1,768 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Honda CR-V engine oil dilution issue?
The JSON data provided shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2017 CR-V.
At what mileage do 2017 CR-V engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2017 CR-V is 15,035 miles.
Did the 2017 CR-V engine problems cause crashes or fires?
NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint set includes 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries.
How does 2017 compare to other CR-V years for engine complaints?
The 2017 CR-V's engine complaints made up 33% of its total complaints, close to 2018's 28% and higher than 2019's 12%, based on NHTSA's model-year breakdown.

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.