2017 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1781 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Engine (533), Electrical System (403), Fuel/Propulsion System (349).
Key takeaways
- 1781 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 42 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 36 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 533 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 403 | 23% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 349 | 20% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 283 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 268 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 179 | 10% |
| Power Train | 144 | 8% |
| Steering | 66 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 54 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 52 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 39 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 36 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-11-03
• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The cylinder head gasket failed, which subsequently caused the cylinder head to warp and the small engine block to crack (needs to be replaced). The vehicle's engine is currently completely disassembled at an authorized...
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-11-02
On September 25,2026, I took the car for a product recall update, multiple updates were performed on the car. A few days later, the car lost power, the dealership performed a diagnostic check, I was informed the bcm and under dash fuse box needed to be replaced.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-27
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 inje...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.