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#BS-2017-HONCRV-31782017 Honda CR-VProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 2,677 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 2,677 complaints, 75 crashes, 5 fires, and 7 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.9x the class average.
Top reported problems
high oil level with gas in oil
89 complaints • Severity 8/10
heat not working properly
48 complaints • Severity 8.6/10
battery keeps going dead
43 complaints • Severity 7.3/10
gear shift knob broke off
11 complaints • Severity 7.5/10
brightness control beeps and flashes
10 complaints • Severity 6.4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
536 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 19K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (935 reports) • Median: 19K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (536 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2017 Honda CR-V: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda CR-V, with 536 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 18,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 19K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda CR-V, with 394 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda CR-V, with 371 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda CR-V, with 213 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Honda CR-V. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (7 recalls)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CR-V 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel supply pipe that may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the pipe disconnecting and leaking while driving.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
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."
+ 2 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2017 Honda CR-V NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
The worst model year for the Honda CR-V is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2017 Honda CR-V vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
2,677
Class avg
548
4.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2,677 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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