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.
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.
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.