2017 Honda CR-V Problems and Recalls (1,770 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2017 Honda CR-V is Engine (17% of 1,770 owner reports). There are 7 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Engine — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-15 1,770 complaints · 7 recalls

What problems show up on the 2017 Honda CR-V?

301 of 1,770 filings named Engine (17% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Fuel system (280 reports).

There are 7 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Fuel system, Steering, Seat belts, and Airbags. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2016 has 388 reports on file; this year has 1,770. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2017 Honda CR-V

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 7 campaigns on file below.
  2. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  3. Fuel system. Check for fuel smell, leaks and whether it starts and idles cleanly.
  4. Automatic braking / collision warning. Ask whether the warning lights stay off and whether related recalls were done.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Engine. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Engine 301 complaints · 17.0% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 42
  • Fires 4
  • Injuries 36
  • Deaths 0
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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Engine (ENGINE) appears in 301 of 1,770 owner complaints (17.0%) in this vehicle snapshot. Engine (ENGINE): 301 complaints, 17.0% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 5 crash reports 1 fire reports 301 · 17.0% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 280 complaints, 15.8% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 1 crash reports 2 fire reports 280 · 15.8% Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE): 244 complaints, 13.8% of reports Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 6 crash reports 244 · 13.8% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 230 complaints, 13.0% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 3 crash reports 230 · 13.0% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 119 complaints, 6.7% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 2 crash reports 1 fire reports 119 · 6.7% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 60 complaints, 3.4% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 4 crash reports 60 · 3.4% Steering (STEERING): 55 complaints, 3.1% of reports Steering (STEERING) 1 crash reports 55 · 3.1% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 35 complaints, 2.0% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 35 · 2.0% Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 34 complaints, 1.9% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 34 · 1.9% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 616 complaints, 34.8% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 17 crash reports 1 fire reports 616 · 34.8% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Engine (ENGINE) 301 17.0% 5 crashes · 1 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 280 15.8% 1 crashes · 2 fires
Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 244 13.8% 6 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 230 13.0% 3 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 119 6.7% 2 crashes · 1 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 60 3.4% 4 crashes · 0 fires
Steering (STEERING) 55 3.1% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 35 2.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 34 1.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 616 34.8% 17 crashes · 1 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jan 2017; the first recall shown was reported in Apr 2017. 2017-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2017-Q2: 18 owner reports 18 2017-Q3: 24 owner reports 24 2017-Q4: 26 owner reports 26 2018-Q1: 57 owner reports 57 2018-Q2: 56 owner reports 56 2018-Q3: 56 owner reports 56 2018-Q4: 249 owner reports 249 2019-Q1: 127 owner reports 127 2019-Q2: 91 owner reports 91 2019-Q3: 72 owner reports 72 2019-Q4: 49 owner reports 49 2020-Q1: 40 owner reports 40 2020-Q2: 27 owner reports 27 2020-Q3: 24 owner reports 24 2020-Q4: 20 owner reports 20 2021-Q1: 50 owner reports 50 2021-Q2: 30 owner reports 30 2021-Q3: 31 owner reports 31 2021-Q4: 26 owner reports 26 2022-Q1: 72 owner reports 72 2022-Q2: 37 owner reports 37 2022-Q3: 40 owner reports 40 2022-Q4: 30 owner reports 30 2023-Q1: 23 owner reports 23 2023-Q2: 35 owner reports 35 2023-Q3: 48 owner reports 48 2023-Q4: 34 owner reports 34 2024-Q1: 31 owner reports 31 2024-Q2: 41 owner reports 41 2024-Q3: 29 owner reports 29 2024-Q4: 28 owner reports 28 2025-Q1: 29 owner reports 29 2025-Q2: 39 owner reports 39 2025-Q3: 44 owner reports 44 2025-Q4: 26 owner reports 26 2026-Q1: 21 owner reports 21 2026-Q2: 34 owner reports 34 2026-Q3: 45 owner reports 45 2026-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 Owner reports Jan 2017 Oct 2026 Recall campaign 17V256000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V256000 Recall campaign 17V442000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V442000 Recall campaign 18V663000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V663000 Recall campaign 23V158000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V158000 Recall campaign 23V524000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V524000 Recall campaign 23V858000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V858000 Recall campaign 26V332000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V332000 Investigation PE22003 ● Investigation PE22003 Investigation EA24002 ● Investigation EA24002
  • Campaign 17V256000 was reported 34 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V442000 was reported 129 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V663000 was reported 260 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V158000 was reported 2,177 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V524000 was reported 2,325 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V858000 was reported 2,478 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V332000 was reported 3,340 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2017-Q1 Owner reports 9
2017-Q2 Owner reports 18
2017-Q3 Owner reports 24
2017-Q4 Owner reports 26
2018-Q1 Owner reports 57
2018-Q2 Owner reports 56
2018-Q3 Owner reports 56
2018-Q4 Owner reports 249
2019-Q1 Owner reports 127
2019-Q2 Owner reports 91
2019-Q3 Owner reports 72
2019-Q4 Owner reports 49
2020-Q1 Owner reports 40
2020-Q2 Owner reports 27
2020-Q3 Owner reports 24
2020-Q4 Owner reports 20
2021-Q1 Owner reports 50
2021-Q2 Owner reports 30
2021-Q3 Owner reports 31
2021-Q4 Owner reports 26
2022-Q1 Owner reports 72
2022-Q2 Owner reports 37
2022-Q3 Owner reports 40
2022-Q4 Owner reports 30
2023-Q1 Owner reports 23
2023-Q2 Owner reports 35
2023-Q3 Owner reports 48
2023-Q4 Owner reports 34
2024-Q1 Owner reports 31
2024-Q2 Owner reports 41
2024-Q3 Owner reports 29
2024-Q4 Owner reports 28
2025-Q1 Owner reports 29
2025-Q2 Owner reports 39
2025-Q3 Owner reports 44
2025-Q4 Owner reports 26
2026-Q1 Owner reports 21
2026-Q2 Owner reports 34
2026-Q3 Owner reports 45
2026-Q4 Owner reports 2
Recall campaign 1 17V256000
Recall campaign 1 17V442000
Recall campaign 1 18V663000
Recall campaign 1 23V158000
Recall campaign 1 23V524000
Recall campaign 1 23V858000
Recall campaign 1 26V332000
Defect investigation 1 PE22003
Defect investigation 1 EA24002
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Safety Recalls (7)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Fuel system, Steering, Seat belts, and Airbags.

  1. Recall campaign 17V256000

    Safety recall 17V256000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KF3 (CR-V)and KF4 (RDX).
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 17V442000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    If the pipe disconnects, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the disconnected pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KH1.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 18V663000

    Steering

    Report date
    Component:
    Steering (STEERING)
    Consequence:
    The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 23V158000

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 23V524000

    Safety recall 23V524000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CF7.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 23V858000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 26V332000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-14
Safety incident filters
Showing 6 of 1,770 complaints · page 1 of 71
2026-10-02SEAT BELTS
NHTSA ODI 11768533
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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)
2026-10-02SEAT BELTS
NHTSA ODI 11768531
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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)
2026-09-29Steering (STEERING)
NHTSA ODI 11767830
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Multiple false reports to include but not limited to safety airbags not working, collision, brakes and other safety concerns are indicated in dashboard warnings.
2026-09-29Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11767823
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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.
2026-09-28Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11767620
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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.
2026-09-24Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11766728
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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).

Honda CR-V Problems and Recalls by Year

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2017 Honda CR-V?

Owners named Engine most often — 301 of 1,770 reports (17%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Fuel system, Steering, Seat belts, and Airbags. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2017 Honda CR-V?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-10-04 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-10-04
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-10-14. YearTell is not a government agency.

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