The shift knob push button on my 2017 Honda CR-V Grand Touring broke at approximately 25,800 miles. The button must be pressed to move the gear selector out of Park and between gears, so when it broke, the shifter could not be operated normally. This is a safety risk because the driver may be unable to select the intended gear. The dealer verified the failure and replaced the button with part 54132-TLA-A62ZB. Honda acknowledged this defect in Service Bulletin 19-063 (May 2019), which lists all trims of the 2017–18 CR-V as affected and attributes the failure to heat and humidity. Despite my vehicle matching the covered year, model, and trim and experiencing the exact failure described, Honda says my VIN is “not eligible” and would not explain why or investigate further. If Honda’s VIN list is incomplete, other owners outside the campaign may have the same dangerous defect without being notified or offered the repair.
The worst 2017 Honda CR-V problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine541
- Electrical403
- Fuel system379
- Driver assistance349
- Brakes177
- Transmission145
- Steering66
- Acceleration52
- Visibility37
- Airbags36
- Body32
- Seat belts32
- Lights23
- Seats13
- Suspension5
- Wheels5
- Tires4
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2017 Honda CR-V
Fuel smell 211Warning lights 141Adaptive cruise 125Collision warning 120Stalling 106Check engine light 96Loss of power 71Lane assist 64Battery drain 58Misfire 58Engine failure 38Won't shift 37Won't start 36Phantom braking 35Screen failure 27Jerking 27Headlights 22Hesitation 22ABS 21Fuel pump 21Fuel leak 18Key fob 17Overheating 16Seat belt 16Brake failure 14Grinding brakes 11Airbag light 10No deployment 9Oil consumption 9Wipers 9Door locks 8Sunroof shattered 8Transmission failure 8Knocking 7Fire or smoke 7Windshield crack 7Backup camera 6Premature wear 6Shudder 6Sudden acceleration 6
Trouble codes owners of the 2017 Honda CR-V mention
P0172 28P0304 14P0303 10P0301 8P0302 7P219F 5U0416 4B0020 2P0300 2
Recalls 7
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- Risk
- 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 the federal safety agency recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning May 29, 2026.
Recall number 26V332000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Risk
- 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 the federal safety agency recall numbers 21V‑215 and 20V‑314.
Recall number 23V858000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 23V524000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 23V158000 · Recall details
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V663000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CR-V 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel supply pipe that may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the pipe disconnecting and leaking while driving.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V442000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- 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 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).
Recall number 17V256000 · Recall details
See all 7 recalls for the 2017 Honda CR-V
Defect investigations
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
On February 21, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22003) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), an automatic emergency braking (AEB) system, in model year 2017-2019 Honda CR-V and 2018-2019 Honda Accord vehicles. The reports allege that activation of the AEB system occurs while driving with no apparent obstruction in the vehicle's forward path, resulting in sudden vehicle deceleration. Honda indicated that they were aware of a total of X,XXX reports that may relate to the alleged defect. Honda provided analysis of the alleged defect and alleges that some customers possibly had an inadequate understanding of the CMBS and its limitations.  However, many consumer complaints allege that Honda dealerships were unable to reproduce the condition or state that they were informed that this is considered normal CMBS operation. To date, ODI has received a total of 1,294 consumer complaints of inadvertent activation of CMBS in 2017-2022 Honda CR-V and 2018-2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A total of 31 complaints alleged a crash and 50 alleged an injury. The Total column in the Failure Report Summary removes duplicate reports and shows the total number of reports with unique VINs from all Manufacturer, ODI, and EWR data sources. In some cases, there were multiple reports associated with a particular vehicle in which recurring failures were alleged. In total, there were X,XXX reports, 93 injury incidents and 47 crashes involving vehicles with unique VINs that may relate to the alleged defect. PE22-003 has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis to further assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety related consequences of the inadvertent AEB activations. The scope has been expanded to include assessment of model year 2020-2022 Honda CR-V and Accord vehicles. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to
EA24002
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
On February 21, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22003) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), an automatic emergency braking (AEB) system, in model year 2017-2019 Honda CR-V and 2018-2019 Honda Accord vehicles. The reports allege that activation of the AEB system occurs while driving with no apparent obstruction in the vehicle's forward path, resulting in sudden vehicle deceleration. Honda indicated that they were aware of a total of X,XXX reports that may relate to the alleged defect. Honda provided analysis of the alleged defect and alleges that some customers possibly had an inadequate understanding of the CMBS and its limitations.  However, many consumer complaints allege that Honda dealerships were unable to reproduce the condition or state that they were informed that this is considered normal CMBS operation. To date, ODI has received a total of 1,081 consumer complaints of inadvertent activation of CMBS in the subject vehicles. A total of 24 complaints alleged a crash and 42 alleged an injury. The Total column in the Failure Report Summary removes duplicate reports and shows the total number of reports with unique VINs from all Manufacturer, ODI, and EWR data sources. In some cases, there were multiple reports associated with a particular vehicle in which recurring failures were alleged. In total, there were X,XXX reports, 84 injury incidents and 40 crashes involving vehicles with unique VINs that may relate to the alleged defect. PE22003 has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA24002) to further assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety related consequences of the inadvertent AEB activations. Further the scope has been expanded to include assessment of model year 2020-2022 Honda CR-V and Accord vehicles. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to
PE22003
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Honda CR-V 291
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may
- Owner Notification Letter
- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may
- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may
- Dealer Message
- Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying...
- Dealer Message
- American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) operation
- Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on...
- Dealer Message
2017 Honda CR-V fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 28 | 34 | 30 |
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | AWD | 27 | 33 | 29 |
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 26 | 32 | 28 |
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | AWD | 25 | 31 | 27 |
What 2017 Honda CR-V owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
• 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 franchise dealership Lakeland Honda, and all components are fully available for inspection upon request. • How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle experienced sudden overheating, coolant loss, and severe engine misfires. If the engine is forced to be reassembled with a warped cylinder head—or machined outside of factory tolerances because the manufacturer refuses to replace the component—it risks a sudden, catastrophic engine stall or loss of motive power at highway speeds, creating an imminent crash and safety hazard for myself and other motorists. • Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? YES. The failure has been officially diagnosed, confirmed, and the engine completely torn down by a certified Honda factory dealership - Regal Lakeland Honda. • Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? YES. The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer’s authorized franchise dealership technicians. However, American Honda Corporate is actively refusing to provide a written denial letter or follow their own safety bulletin repair guidelines. • Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Prior to failure, I had went for an oil change and the dealership had mentioned it as a warranty style recall. I had heard of it as well, and noted that there was rough idling upon cold starts, and rapid coolant loss without a visible external leak. These symptoms first appeared on August 1st, 2026. Reference the federal safety agency ID: MC-11036413-0001
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.
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.
SUMMARY- After the new Honda Sensing software update on 10/13/26 by the Dealer, my 2017 Honda CR-V experienced a serious intermittent failure while driving a couple days later. The entire instrument cluster went blank, the engine bucked as if it were about to stall, and then the dashboard and vehicle systems came back on. An Auto High-Beam malfunction warning appeared afterward. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE UPDATE- The car was driven ~5 miles home without issue and wasn't used again until 10/15/26. Approximately two hours, while driving, the incident occurred. An appointment was made with the Dealer who checked for codes, no related codes for this malfunction, battery tested good and the incident couldn't be duplicated with a test drive at that time.
Electronic power steering defect; magnet or torque sensor can give false signals, causing the steering wheel to violently jerk out of the driver's hands, especially at highway speeds. Potential to cause accident. Same issue already recalled for select 2017-2018 Honda Civics and CRVs, as well as 2022-2025 models. However, not all 2017-2021 models have been recalled despite suffering the same part failure issues.
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 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
[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. The warning messages appeared suddenly during the driving incident. The exact date was XXX going a speed of 60 and dropped down to 20 due to automatic braking, and road conditions were good, not wet or bumpy. The root cause according to Honda seems to be a fuel pump failure. I am reporting this incident because unexpected braking and multiple safety-system warnings may indicate a serious malfunction that could endanger me, my passengers, and other road users. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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.
2017 Honda CR-V VIN [XXX]. Vehicle is currently excluded from the federal safety agency 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)
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Questions about the 2017 Honda CR-V
Is the 2017 Honda CR-V reliable?
Owners have filed 1,782 complaints about the 2017 Honda CR-V, 3.7 times a typical CR-V model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2017 Honda CR-V year score?
The 2017 Honda CR-V scores 23 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Honda CR-V: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Honda CR-V?
Engine and cooling, with 541 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles. Next is electrical (403).
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda CR-V have?
7 recalls, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline and equipment.
What year does the Honda CR-V have bad engine?
The Honda CR-V model years with the most engine complaints are 2018 (545 complaints), 2017 (541 complaints) and 2015 (254 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2017 Honda CR-V get?
Official estimates for the 2017 Honda CR-V range from 27 to 30 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 28 city and 34 highway.
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