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2017 Honda CR-V problems

Owners filed 1,779 complaints about the 2017 Honda CR-V with NHTSA between Mar 2017 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (532).

Complaints
1,779
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
42
Reported by owners
Fires
4
Reported by owners
Injuries
36
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine532
  2. Electrical system402
  3. Fuel/propulsion system349
  4. Forward collision avoidance283
  5. Service brakes172
  6. Power train144
  7. Steering66
  8. Electronic stability control (esc)54
  9. Vehicle speed control52
  10. Lane departure39
  11. Air bags36
  12. Seat belts32
  13. Structure32
  14. Fuel system, gasoline30

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201777
2018418
2019340
2020111
2021137
2022180
2023140
2024129
2025138
2026109

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

532 reports8 crashes2 fires
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 27, 2026Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11774035

Electrical system

402 reports6 crashes
“[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.…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 14, 2026Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11771011

Fuel/propulsion system

349 reports2 crashes1 fire
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 19, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11765578

Forward collision avoidance

283 reports6 crashes
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 11, 2026Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance, Lane departureODI 11770481

Service brakes

172 reports12 crashes
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 18, 2026Service brakesODI 11771946

Power train

144 reports2 crashes1 fire
“All dash warning indicators come on randomly and a code reader indicates fuel injector issue. That was checked and is not the issue. This is a well-known symptom in this model year that head gasket leaks caused by under-specified head bolts do not keep the cylinder head sealed properly and this leads to many other issues.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 6, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Unknown or otherODI 11755182
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.