2017 Honda CR-V Cylinder Head Gasket Warranty Extension
American Honda has issued Service Bulletin 26-098, extending the warranty for the 2017 CR-V 1.5T cylinder head gasket. This covers issues like overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and related DTCs P0300-P0304 until May 31, 2027.
American Honda has released Service Bulletin 26-098, Version 3, dated September 25, 2026, which supersedes Version 2. This bulletin announces a warranty extension for the 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5T cylinder head gasket. This extension addresses potential issues such as engine overheating, coolant loss, and engine misfires that can occur due to reduced effectiveness of the cylinder head gasket.
This warranty extension is valid until May 31, 2027, and applies irrespective of the vehicle's time in service or mileage. It is a crucial update for owners of affected vehicles, ensuring that potential issues with the 2017 Honda CR-V cylinder head gasket are covered.
Symptoms
Owners of affected 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5T vehicles may experience several symptoms related to a failing cylinder head gasket. These can include engine overheating, noticeable coolant loss, and engine misfires. In some instances, these issues may also trigger specific diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) to be stored in the vehicle's computer system.
Fault Codes / DTCs
When the cylinder head gasket's effectiveness is reduced, the vehicle's engine control module may store specific diagnostic trouble codes. While these DTCs are not strictly required for a repair under this warranty extension, their presence can help confirm the issue. The relevant DTCs are:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| P0300 | Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected |
| P0301 | Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected |
| P0302 | Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected |
| P0303 | Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected |
| P0304 | Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected |
Diagnosis / Trigger Conditions
Diagnosing a faulty 2017 Honda CR-V cylinder head gasket involves a multi-step inspection process. Technicians begin by checking for stored PGM-FI DTCs using the i-HDS system. A critical part of the diagnosis is a cooling system pressure test. The engine is run until it reaches normal operating temperature, and the cooling system pressure is checked. If the pressure is below 18 psi, it is brought up to that level.
Further inspection involves removing all spark plugs and using a borescope to visually check for coolant entering the cylinders at the head gasket. If coolant leakage is observed, a picture must be taken with the VIN, repair order number, date, and engine number clearly visible for warranty claim submission. An ALL DTC check result, with or without DTCs P0300 through P0304, is acceptable for warranty claims.
What Owners Should Know
American Honda is proactively notifying owners of affected vehicles about this warranty extension. It's important to note that this warranty extension applies to any vehicle, even if it has been declared a total loss, sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or holds a branded or similar title under state law. This ensures broad coverage for eligible vehicles.
Owners should contact an authorized Honda dealer to check their vehicle's eligibility using an iN VIN status inquiry. This is the only way to confirm if your specific 2017 Honda CR-V is covered by this campaign. The information in this bulletin is intended for skilled technicians, and
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the symptoms of a failing cylinder head gasket in a 2017 Honda CR-V?
- Owners may experience engine overheating, coolant loss, and engine misfires. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) such as P0300 through P0304 may also be stored, indicating misfires in specific cylinders or randomly.
- How long is the warranty extension for the 2017 Honda CR-V cylinder head gasket?
- The warranty coverage for the 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5T cylinder head gasket is extended until May 31, 2027, regardless of the vehicle's time in service or mileage, as per Service Bulletin 26-098.
- Does this warranty extension apply to vehicles with a salvage title?
- Yes, this warranty extension applies to any vehicle regardless of whether it has been declared a total loss, sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state's law.
- What is the repair for the 2017 Honda CR-V cylinder head gasket issue?
- The repair involves replacing the cylinder head gasket. Depending on the inspection results for cylinder head or engine block warpage, the cylinder head and/or the engine short block may also need replacement. Prior approval from the Repair Validation Team is required for cylinder head or short block replacement.
What Honda CR-V owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 30 model years.
- 16,579
- Owner complaints
- 75
- Recalls
- 1,403
- Service bulletins
- 854
- Crashes reported
- 183
- Fires reported
- 689
- Injuries reported
The 2017 model year
1,779 complaints, the 2nd most of 30 model years on file. Owners reported 42 crashes, 4 fires and 36 injuries for this year, which also has 7 recalls on file.
Engine, the system this article covers, accounts for 2,379 of 16,579 complaints (14%), including 532 for 2017.
Complaints by model year
| 2002 | 515 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 887 | |
| 2008 | 963 | |
| 2011 | 554 | |
| 2014 | 587 | |
| 2015 | 673 | |
| 2017 | 1,779 | |
| 2018 | 2,163 | |
| 2019 | 1,107 | |
| 2023 | 633 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 2,593
- Air Bags — 2,404
- Engine — 2,379
- Steering — 1,901
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 1,423
Latest recalls for the 2017 model year
- 26V332000 — Air Bags (May 2026)
- 23V858000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (Dec 2023)
- 23V524000 — Equipment (Jul 2023)
Recent owner reports about engine
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.
Read owner complaints →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.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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