Honda CR-V Complaints (2017)

1,779 consumer complaints on file.

#11774035October 27, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving my 2017 Honda CR-V EX in Aug 2026, The dashboard illuminated with multiple critical warning indicators, and diagnostic scanning pulled code P0304 (Cylinder 4 Misfire). This created an immediate safety hazard on the road. A certified technician confirmed a premature failure of the gasoline direct fuel injectors. This component failure matches widespread defects documented in Honda TSB 21-010. The sudden failure of these factory injectors poses an unreasonable risk of engine stalling and traffic collisions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773656October 26, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUMMARY- After the new Honda Sensing software update on 10/13/26 by the Dealer, my 2017 Honda CR-V experienced a serious intermittent failure while driving a couple days later. The entire instrument cluster went blank, the engine bucked as if it were about to stall, and then the dashboard and vehicle systems came back on. An Auto High-Beam malfunction warning appeared afterward. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE UPDATE- The car was driven ~5 miles home without issue and wasn't used again until 10/15/26. Approximately two hours, while driving, the incident occurred. An appointment was made with the Dealer who checked for codes, no related codes for this malfunction, battery tested good and the incident couldn't be duplicated with a test drive at that time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773202October 23, 2026
STEERING
Electronic power steering defect; magnet or torque sensor can give false signals, causing the steering wheel to violently jerk out of the driver's hands, especially at highway speeds. Potential to cause accident. Same issue already recalled for select 2017-2018 Honda Civics and CRVs, as well as 2022-2025 models. However, not all 2017-2021 models have been recalled despite suffering the same part failure issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11771946October 18, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
Breaks deploy while driving 3am with no other vehicles around. There were no obstructions, debris or vehicles in sight for miles & my auto-braking system engaged causing my car to go from 45 down to a severe lower rate with lights flashing "auto brakes" & my head/neck to whip forward towards windshield. This was just one of the many times including while driving on XXX highway that could cause accidents!! Please investigate this problem further. Thank You. Regards~ [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] 2017 Honda CRV touring INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11771011October 14, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
[XXX] <[XXX]> 12:38 AM (0 minutes ago) to me 2017 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD, approximately 111,000 miles. While driving, my vehicle suddenly displayed multiple warnings and repeated beeping, including Hill Start Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Collision Mitigation System problems. The vehicle appeared to slow down and the brakes seemed to grab or engage unexpectedly, creating a risk of losing control or causing a collision with surrounding traffic. Startup stuttering has also occurred. The failed component is UNKNOWN. Possible causes include a malfunction in the ABS/VSA brake-control system, electronic parking brake, sensors, wiring, or electrical controls. A fuel-delivery or engine issue may explain the startup stuttering. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The problem has not been confirmed or reproduced by a dealer or repair facility to my knowledge. An auto-parts store tested the battery, starter, and alternator, which reportedly passed. Honda advised that my VIN is not covered by a fuel-pump recall. A manufacturer inspection specifically addressing the braking issue is UNKNOWN. No police or insurance inspection is known to have occurred. The warning messages appeared suddenly during the driving incident. The exact date was XXX going a speed of 60 and dropped down to 20 due to automatic braking, and road conditions were good, not wet or bumpy. The root cause according to Honda seems to be a fuel pump failure. I am reporting this incident because unexpected braking and multiple safety-system warnings may indicate a serious malfunction that could endanger me, my passengers, and other road users. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770481October 11, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
The car continuously has issues with all alerts appearing on the dashboard. This deactivates safety features like lane departure assist, front collision mitigation, and cruise control. This is a known problem with this generation of CRV and the problem has become worse since Honda starting sending letters to customers about resetting their radar sensor.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11768531October 2, 2026
SEAT BELTS
2017 Honda CR-V VIN [XXX]. Vehicle is currently excluded from NHTSA Recall [XXX] according to Honda. However, both front seat-belt buckles exhibit the failure described by the recall: they intermittently fail to latch, sometimes latch/click and immediately release, and require repeated attempts before remaining latched. No previous seat-belt recall repair has been performed on this vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11768533October 2, 2026
SEAT BELTS
2017 Honda CR-V VIN [XXX]. Vehicle is currently excluded from NHTSA Recall 23V-158 according to Honda. However, both front seat-belt buckles exhibit the failure described by the recall: they intermittently fail to latch, sometimes latch/click and immediately release, and require repeated attempts before remaining latched. No previous seat-belt recall repair has been performed on this vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767823September 29, 2026
ENGINE
On Aug 10, 2026 every dashboard warning light came on and stayed on Took to the shop and they did some repair work. Then on August 18 while driving, I have been getting stuttering and jerking motion like pauses. Then, a whirling noise would start and every single dashboard warning light would come on. I’ve had my turbocharger assembly replaced twice. This is an ongoing problem I see with this specific SUV and needs to be recalled. As a woman driving this is a horrible feeling. My car is now back in the shop again for the 4th time. My car is very well maintained since I have it and I love it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767830September 29, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Multiple false reports to include but not limited to safety airbags not working, collision, brakes and other safety concerns are indicated in dashboard warnings.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767620September 28, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While sitting with engine running all warning messages start to scroll through including warning dash lights. This occurs periodically may stop randomly a day or two later. No codes display when checked. Noticed multiple incidents of this have been reported with no specific solution. Individuals seem to have spent thousands trying to fix without a specific solution. Less than 95k miles always serviced at dealers. Extremely frustrating concerned that at some point this could result in a failure posing a personal/physical safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766728September 24, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving my 2017 Honda CR-V in stop-and-go highway traffic during wet conditions at 7:40 am on 9/24/26, suddenly multiple warning lights appeared with audible chimes and I suddenly was unable to depress the brake pedal normally. When I attempted to apply the brake, it felt like it was solid and had no effect on the speed of the vehicle. I immediately activated my hazard lights, crossed 3 lanes of traffic to reach the shoulder, shifted into neutral and had to coast to a stop on the shoulder. Steering felt stiffer than normal as well. I didn’t even have time to absorb all the warnings that were occurring. After safely stopped, I saw that the vehicle displayed the following warnings, cycling through them (I have a 1:25 video of this): * • Lane Keeping Assist Problem * • Collision Mitigation Problem * • Road Departure Problem * • Blind Spot Information Problem * • Brake System Problem * • Electric Parking Brake Problem * • Tire Pressure Monitoring System Problem * • Transmission System Problem * • Brake System Problem * • Brake Hold System Problem * • Power Steering Problem * • Vehicle Stability Assist Problem * • Hill Start Assist Problem * • Adaptive Cruise Control Problem I placed the vehicle in park and then it was towed to a repair facility and then to a Honda dealer and is awaiting evaluation. I thankfully was only traveling between 25-35 mph at the time due to traffic, and there was enough buffer between me and other cars that there was no accident. However, at normal highway speeds, in the metro area I was in with little shoulder and high traffic, an accident would have been an almost certain outcome with severe injuries or death as a result. I had no issues with the vehicle prior to this and just did regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on 8/21/26 (oil change, tire rotation, transmission fluid replacement).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765809September 21, 2026
STEERING
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with steering gear box and rack and pinion failures. The contact was informed that the steering gear box and rack and pinon needed to be replaced. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall associated with the failure. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and a case was filed. The contact was provided a loyalty discount towards the cost of the repair, however the dealer declined. The manufacturer was informed that the contact was not a loyal customer. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765578September 19, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD, 1.5L turbo. Vehicle has experienced persistent rough running/idle, random misfires, and hesitation/jerking during acceleration. Genuine Honda OEM fuel injectors were replaced and the system was recalibrated, but the symptoms have persisted. Spark plugs have also previously been replaced. I became aware of NHTSA Recall 23V-858 involving fuel pump impeller failure in certain 2017–2022 Honda CR-V vehicles. Honda’s VIN-specific recall lookup currently shows no active recall for my vehicle. I am concerned that my vehicle may be experiencing a fuel-delivery problem similar to the condition addressed by Recall 23V-858 despite my VIN not being included in the recall population. The fuel pump has not yet been confirmed as the cause. I am submitting this complaint so the symptoms and VIN are documented and can be considered in determining whether vehicles outside the current recall population may experience a similar defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764643September 16, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
For the second time this year, all dash warning lights activated. In April, it was diagnosed as a failed battery, which we replaced. This week, the warning lights came back. The car is at Bobby Rahal Honda now, and they say the fuel injectors are faililng. We have authorized the repair, which will cost $1900+. I have subsequently turned to Dr. Google and Grok, and fuel injector failure is a common, known issue for this model based on searches of NHTSA, Honda forums, and elsewhere--though our VIN is not currently showing any recalls, and our dealer is charging us full price for the repair. This appears to be a widespread problem with the 2017 CR-V, and I would suggest that this has significant safety implications. I would like to see this escalated to a full recall, with reimbursement for repairs already completed and paid for.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764347September 15, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his daughter was sitting at a red light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle bucked and sputtered and failed to accelerate as intended, before losing power. The check engine, air bag, power train, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a brake actuator DTC: U0416-68 was retrieved, but the failure could not be duplicated, and the code was cleared. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred months later while driving. The contact stated that 1.5 gallons of coolant was added to the vehicle every month after noticing that the reservoir was empty. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where unknown DTCs were retrieved associated with a compression issue within the engine, and a pressure test was needed. The dealer performed the pressure test, but no fault was found. The failure reoccurred three months later, and the vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic, where the cause of the failure was not found. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions, and DTCs: P0302 and P0304 were retrieved. The contact stated that the spark plugs were replaced twice, and the ignition coil and ignition system were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,979.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764213September 14, 2026
STEERING
I noticed that the steering on my 2017 Honda CR-V Touring felt heavy, which clearly indicates a malfunction or a safety shutdown of the electric power steering (EPS) system. After performing a thorough diagnostic check using an OBD2 diagnostic tool, the EPS (electric power steering) system is showing a fault with code U0416-68 (VSA system malfunction). The steering. Yes. When turning, I’m putting the lives of others—and my own—at risk. Independent service center. YES, by other people. Several warning lights have been coming on in the dashboard since I bought the car. Translated with [XXX] (free version) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11763130September 9, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Driver assist problems car braking and stopping without just cause actually causing safety issues. Computer issues. Computer replaced several times without resolving issues. Ongoing Engine issues reported to honda before the extended warranty was up. It wasn’t until after the extended warranty was up that American honda would address it. After numerous visits to different dealers for services finally this year I was told it was a head gasket issue. Honda refused to rectify or let in good faith making me come out of pocket more than 50% and purchase parts and honda refused to help I had to fight w them to get any help. I had to purchase the water pump and timing chain bc they wanted to put the old one on. They gave me 3 different significantly different quotes without reasoning. Then after receiving the car back over a month and a half later the car had safety issues stopping and braking on highway without reason. The car also still was sputtering and having issues w the engine. I called Westport honda (where I purchased it - where I had a lifetime warranty on the engine where they just finished doing to head gasket) they ignored me for 2 weeks letting me drive around w safety issues. Finally they told me to bring it in. After 5 days they checked it in and told me I had engine misfires. I requested all the computer print outs w previous repair but didn’t receive them. I contacted American honda to find out there was a safety recall never done by the dealer. I also found out there was an engine extension not told to me and I had to submit receipts to get reimbursed. Then I had to open a new case since the engine still isn’t fixed and has the same issues and yet Westport honda wants to pass the buck and charge me $3000 for more repairs making me come out of pocket thousands of dollars and have a car still not repaired. Honda should buy back the vehicle or fix and repairs all issues correctly without charging me. Honda is putting me and my child and family at risk!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762598September 7, 2026
STEERING
I own a 2017 Honda CR-V Touring AWD, VIN [XXX]. While driving, the steering intermittently feels sticky, notchy, and jerky, like extra friction or sandpaper in the wheel. It is most noticeable at highway speeds during small lane corrections: the wheel momentarily catches or resists, then suddenly releases. This can cause overcorrection and makes it harder to keep a smooth, straight path. The problem does not happen every drive and there is usually no warning light. This matches the well-known “sticky/notchy steering” condition reported on many Honda CR-Vs with electric power steering (EPS) gearboxes. Honda issued safety recall 24V-744 and related service actions covering many 2022–2025 CR-Vs and similar models for a manufacturing defect in the EPS gearbox (worm gear/worm wheel friction and lubrication). A much smaller 2017–2018 recall (18V-663 / Honda 18-103) covered only a tiny number of vehicles for a different EPS gearbox torque-sensor magnet issue; my VIN is not included. My 2017 has the same intermittent sticky/jerky feel that later model years had addressed under recall or TSB, but Honda has not provided coverage for this vehicle. I am concerned this is a safety defect that can worsen and increase crash risk if the steering binds or releases unexpectedly. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762355September 5, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
All of the lights on the dash board go off. I’ve taken the vehicle to the mechanic and they say that there is nothing wrong. Honda just released recall notice for the Honday CR-C 2017 to update the computer, but my vehicle is not included in the recall. I have been dealing with this issue and the dealerships have said that they have rectified the issue but the problem returns. I think they just disconnect and reconnect the battery which resets but does not fix this problem. I’m shocked that my vehicle is not part of the computer update recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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