2017 Honda CR-V: excessive oil consumption

Filed Jul 31, 2025 · FL

On July 31, 2025, my 2017 Honda CR-V was diagnosed by a certified Honda dealership with complete air conditioning failure. The A/C compressor produced a loud knocking noise and was found to have leaked black debris (burned oil/metal), contaminating the entire system. I was informed the system required full replacement, totaling $4,500. The defect has disabled the ability to cool the vehicle cabin, which poses a risk to drivers with health conditions. It also affects window defogging and visibility, especially in humid, rainy conditions. This matches hundreds of similar complaints and class action lawsuits filed against Honda for known A/C system defects in 2016–2021 CR-V and Civic models. My car is outside the standard compressor warranty, and Honda refuses to provide assistance. This failure should be considered a safety hazard, particularly for individuals who require temperature control for medical reasons.

Filed Feb 20, 2025 · MD · crash

Electrical System Failure Battery Drain Issues Infotainment/Navigation Freezing Persistent Check Engine Light Excessive Oil Consumption Transmission Failure Brake System Failure Steering Issues Unintended Acceleration Airbag Malfunctions Fuel System Leak Increased emissions Misfires

Filed Mar 1, 2021 · Engine · 34,615 miles · IL

Fuel is getting into the oil sump causing oil dilution. The crv 1.5-liter turbo engine has problems. This is due to gasoline seeping into the engine oil. I have concerns about the durability of the 1.5-liter turbo engine and about my vehicle potentially stalling, especially in cold weather here in illinois. A safety issue. Honda says that I need to drive it more to allow engine heat to dissipate the fuel. True I don't put a lot of miles on my car, but how often I drive my car should not be factored in when designing a safe and reliable car. Fuel diluted oil will not properly lubricate critical engine parts. When I heck my oil, the level rises on my dipstick. There is also a smell of gasoline on the dipstick. I have to keep getting oil changes to fix that. This has been constantly occurring.since I bought the crv (bought in march 2020).

Filed Feb 20, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 54,000 miles · PA · fire

Engine oil levels are high due excessive dilution by petroleum. As a result the oil pan is high causing oil leaks. There are new oil drips in my garage every day. I'm sure the engine oil is leaking intermittently when I drive; I also notice oil drips on the ground at work. The oil level continues to be high even with the leaks. Honda dealership confirmed the oil has petroleum in it. Honda also accepts dilution is normal in their cars with this engine, yet the dealership denied any safety concerns with the leak. The dealership simply added a dye and asked that I continue driving and come back for an oil change which will be due in about 3000 miles. The oil mixed with petrol caught on fire when I was smoking in the garage. This is a serious safety concern for everyone that works in their garage, smokes, cooks or has a heat source near it. It can cause fire and death. High chances of engine stalls due to excessive pressure.

Filed Jan 9, 2019 · Engine · 23,000 miles · NY

The vehicle has a known issue by honda with unsafe levels of oil dilution in the 1.5 CVT turbo engine. Gas is mixing in with the oil, causing oil levels to rise. The fumes of gasoline are entering into the cabin space and making it unsafe to breathe. The engine is also having stalling issues due to gas mixing in with the oil in the engine area. This also has an issue with the ability to keep the car warm and providing adequate heat into the cabin area. The components of this engine are unsafe for cold weather climates such as the northeast. The car can not warm up the engine sufficiently at idle and therefore will not blow any hot air into the cabin area. The manufacturer states the car needs to be operating at highway speeds for approximately 10 minutes to gain sufficient engine warmth. This is not acceptable, as many owners of this vehicle have families and children, and we make short trips back and forth. For the car to be cold and blow cold air and not be able to warm up is a failure by the manufacturer to provide a safe vehicle. Honda case number 06673515

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Engine · 8,600 miles · MO

Gas dripping into oil pan causing oil dilution and overfilling of oil tank. Took my honda crv to west county honda, ellisville. They changed the oil, but did not fix the problem

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Engine · 14,000 miles · IN

Gasoline is leaking into the oil causing oil smell in car and making the oil thin and over the fill line on dip stick.

Filed Oct 6, 2018 · Engine · 7,000 miles · CA

2017 honda cr-v engine oil level rising, within 2000 miles of driving, past top of orange plastic dipstick which would indicate an oil level more than 1/2 quart high after being filled correctly by dealer to the 3.7 quart high level mark. This oil dilution (most likely with gasoline as the oil is not turning white as when water enters the oil) reduces the viscosity of the 0-20w oil which could lead to engine bearing surfaces seizing at some inopportune time. Orange plastic dipstick is difficult to read and oil level should be only read after the engine is stopped for three minutes per the manual...guess we need a stopwatch. Cold engine oil levels are even higher. Owners manual p559 specifically states that the oil should not be overfilled. Overfilling can cause aeration of the oil, causing oil pumping problems, or reducing lubrication of bearing surfaces. Have to call honda customer service, start case#, and plead for free extra oil changes when high level is obvious after several readings.

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 31,000 miles · MN

My car developed the gas-in-oil problem that has been reported on. Took to dealer, who opened a ticket with honda. Problem continues, no fix offered yet. Third party used oil analysis confirms the problem.