repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2017 Honda CR-VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,784 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda CR-V, most often about the engine. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-524 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Honda CR-V has problems
1,784 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
533Engine13 crash/fire/injury
403Electrical system10 crash/fire/injury
350Fuel/propulsion system5 crash/fire/injury
283Forward collision avoidance12 crash/fire/injury
172Service brakes16 crash/fire/injury
145Power train3 crash/fire/injury
67Steering
54Electronic stability control (ESC)
52Vehicle speed control
28719 other systems29 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 533 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 403 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 350 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 283 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 172 | 16 |
| Power train | 145 | 3 |
| Steering | 67 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 54 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 52 | 2 |
| 19 other systems | 287 | 29 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2017 Honda CR-V recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
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repaired · 2020 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. If the pipe disconnects, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
15kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 336 engine complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.
258under 30k miles323under 100k miles13100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Fuel/propulsion system
27 owners mentioned a cost$1,679median
Middle half: $1,282 – $1,981
Engine
23 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,500 – $5,000
Electrical system
19 owners mentioned a cost$1,400median
Middle half: $700 – $1,900
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other CR-V year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CR-V median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Honda CR-V safety ratings
2017 Honda CR-V SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Honda CR-V, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingOpen
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingNo recall
In owners' words
What CR-V owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
• 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…
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…
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…
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