2017 Honda CR-V engine problems

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Engine · FL

• 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

Filed Oct 27, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · KY

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.

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Engine · VA

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.

Filed Sep 28, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · MN

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.

Filed Sep 15, 2026 · Engine · 126,979 miles · PA

The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his daughter was sitting at a red light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle bucked and sputtered and failed to accelerate as intended, before losing power. The check engine, air bag, power train, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a brake actuator DTC: U0416-68 was retrieved, but the failure could not be duplicated, and the code was cleared. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred months later while driving. The contact stated that 1.5 gallons of coolant was added to the vehicle every month after noticing that the reservoir was empty. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where unknown DTCs were retrieved associated with a compression issue within the engine, and a pressure test was needed. The dealer performed the pressure test, but no fault was found. The failure reoccurred three months later, and the vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic, where the cause of the failure was not found. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions, and DTCs: P0302 and P0304 were retrieved. The contact stated that the spark plugs were replaced twice, and the ignition coil and ignition system were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,979.

Filed Sep 9, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CT

Driver assist problems car braking and stopping without just cause actually causing safety issues. Computer issues. Computer replaced several times without resolving issues. Ongoing Engine issues reported to honda before the extended warranty was up. It wasn’t until after the extended warranty was up that American honda would address it. After numerous visits to different dealers for services finally this year I was told it was a head gasket issue. Honda refused to rectify or let in good faith making me come out of pocket more than 50% and purchase parts and honda refused to help I had to fight w them to get any help. I had to purchase the water pump and timing chain bc they wanted to put the old one on. They gave me 3 different significantly different quotes without reasoning. Then after receiving the car back over a month and a half later the car had safety issues stopping and braking on highway without reason. The car also still was sputtering and having issues w the engine. I called Westport honda (where I purchased it - where I had a lifetime warranty on the engine where they just finished doing to head gasket) they ignored me for 2 weeks letting me drive around w safety issues. Finally they told me to bring it in. After 5 days they checked it in and told me I had engine misfires. I requested all the computer print outs w previous repair but didn’t receive them. I contacted American honda to find out there was a safety recall never done by the dealer. I also found out there was an engine extension not told to me and I had to submit receipts to get reimbursed. Then I had to open a new case since the engine still isn’t fixed and has the same issues and yet Westport honda wants to pass the buck and charge me $3000 for more repairs making me come out of pocket thousands of dollars and have a car still not repaired. Honda should buy back the vehicle or fix and repairs all issues correctly without charging me. Honda is putting me and my child and family at risk!

Filed Sep 1, 2026 · Engine · IL

The manufacturer, American Honda, issued a 10-year extended warranty (TSB 19-091) for defective, leaking A/C condensers on the 2017 Honda CR-V. Authorized Honda dealerships (specifically Napleton Honda and Victory Honda) are systematically misdiagnosing consumer vehicles to evade this warranty. Dealership service departments are blaming vehicle system failures on peripheral components (such as "return lines" and "discharge lines") to charge consumers thousands of dollars out of pocket. In my case, I was charged $868.44 and $1,184.49 for these lines, yet independent UV dye testing proved the factory condenser was actively leaking fluid the entire time. The vehicle’s passenger cabin cannot be cooled, causing severe heat discomfort. American Honda corporate case managers are actively protecting these dealer practices by offering minor "goodwill checks" instead of requiring dealers to perform the safety and equipment remedies mandated by the corporate warranty extension. Honda must be investigated for warranty non-compliance and consumer deception regarding this known HVAC system defect.

Filed Aug 19, 2026 · Engine · 100,090 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, and the vehicle decelerated. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a head gasket failure. The contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be removed and replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure. The contact stated that the failure had occurred immediately after the vehicle was at the dealer and serviced for a scheduled oil change. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,090.

Filed Aug 14, 2026 · Driver assistance, Engine · NC

vehicle may experience driveability issues, which may result in DTCs P0300 (random misfire detected), P0301 (No. 1 cylinder misfire detected), P0302 (No. 2 cylinder misfire detected), P0303 (No. 3 cylinder misfire detected), P0304 (No. 4 cylinder misfire detected), or P0172 (fuel system too rich) or a whirling noise coming from the engine compartment. POSSIBLE CAUSE Based on certain driving patterns and environmental factors, the DTC's stated above may be set or a whirling noise may occur. Apparently only certain vin numbers were affected, mine is not in the list but im still having the exact same issues.

Filed Aug 6, 2026 · Engine · OH

Head Gasket failure at 105,000 in 1.5L Turbo engine like all the other CRVs.