The button on the gear shifter cracked when pressure was applied by my thumb when trying to shift from park to drive causing the vehicle to not be able to shift in and out of gear. Fortunately the car was in park at the time instead of drive or reverse. After the gear shift button cracked the key would no longer release from the ignition.
2017 Honda CR-V transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. While the vehicle was in reverse, the gear shifter knob detached. The contact reached into the gear shifter compartment and engaged the gear into park. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to coggin honda of ft. Pierce (4450 south u.s. 1, fort pierce, fl 34982, (772) 621-5991) where it was diagnosed that the spring, button, and knob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 09342672. The failure mileage was 24,000.
I was going to pull into a parking spot at a store and tube parking gear would not move into park. I was pushing the button in to move from drive to park and it would not move. Then the button just popped out. I was stuck as I scrambled to find the broken button. Luckily when I found it I could put it in to move it to park even though it was broke. My car is a year old and when I looked online tons of people had the same thing happen to them. Issue is in their cases their button completely broke and they could not move the gear shiftier. They had to use pliers. It is a cheap plastic button honda is using. This is a safety hazard and needs to be recalled .next time I may not be so lucky. Honda did replace the button and I have the documents from this.
During normal shifting of the automatic transmission lever, the push button release on the shifting knob broke in two. The unit was under slight spring tension and popped out after splitting in two. The car was stuck in drive and I was unable to control the transmission. This happened while the vehicle was parked. Upon a quick internet search and after discussions with a factor maintenance representative, it appears this has been a common problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the instrument panel cluster failed to operate properly and various warning indicators illuminated. Also, the shift knob fractured while the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to honda of slidell (510 e howze beach rd, slidell, la 70461, 888‑296‑2638) and the instrument panel was replaced and the shift knob was repaired. The dealer was unable to remedy the failures during two previous visits. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
When pulling into a driveway at a friends house, I could not shift the car into park. I finally got it into neutral and worrying that I might have to have it towed, I put the car in reverse and had intentions of parking it in the street. When I got it into reverse, the shift button broke off and spring fell on the ground. Ended up getting it to the honda dealer on 01/07/2019 who apparently has seen a lot of these. Car had around 13,500 miles on it at the time of the incident.
1.5 turbo engine has gasoline mixing with oil (oil dilution) I have 3000 miles since oil change and is about 3/4 quart over full mark, oil has extreme smell of gasoline. Honda is aware of this problem but seems to be doing nothing to help owners in what they call "warmer climate states". This should be veiwed as an emissions problem at some pont by the federal safety agency. I have been to dealer twice for verification of problem, they cannot do anything until honda corporate authorizes the fix which is being done in cold climate areas.
I check engine oil yesterday and found level very high on dipstick and smelling strongly of gasoline. I called the honda dealer checkered flag where I purchased the vehicle and took it directly there.it had only been 180 miles driven since last oil change at dealer. They offered to change oil again and then told me to keep checking oil level and return to dealer in 1000 miles. I was told the oil level was half quart over filled and was because gas was not being burned during combustion because engine was not hot enough. They said it was normal and not to worry. I don't think the oil will protect my engine when it is so diluted with gasoline.I filed a complaint and got a case number [xxx] from honda america, but want the problem to be fixed before there is long term damage to my engine. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Shifter button (knob) on side of shifter fell out. Car was stationary running - just started vehicle but in "park". Part appears to be broken plastic. Grayish color is possible failure area (photo attached). 12/31/18; 5:50 pm est; odometer 19907
The plastic shift knob button popped out of the shifter handle while the car was running and in gear. I could not stop the engine or shift gears. Fortunately, I was able to locate the plastic button from the floor of the car with my left hand and insert it loosley into the shifter handle and then put the car into park and turn the engine off.
The shifter knob, honda part no. Honda 54132tlaa62zb, fell off during use. This locks the transmission in whatever gear was last used - a potentially dangerous situation. The heritage honda service advisor tells me that honda is experiencing a lot of these failures.
Automatic gear shift handle button （shift lever knob ）broken （came apart into pieces）。unable to change gears。
One of the buttons on the shift handle broke apart. Car could not be shifted into park or reverse, only into drive1 and drive 2. Engine could be turned off but not the accessories thereby causing battery failure. Car was being parked in a parking lot. Towing company and dealer service representative stated this has occurred before.
Dec 18, 2018, dear sirs, I bought this car new on oct 13, 2017. In december 2017 I took it to the dealer because it took a very long time for the engine to warm up, if I turned the heater on the temp gauge would go to completely cold. The dealer told me this was normal. I just found out today that these cars have an engine problem with gasoline getting into the oil and diluting it. I checked the oil and it was 1/4" above the full mark. The oil was changed in january of 2018 at 4200 miles, it now has 7200 miles on it. I will now take it in to the dealer to have the oil changed again. These two problems, as I understand it are related in that a cold engine will allow more fuel past the piston rings until it warms up. I took the car to the dealer about this problem in dec 2017 when the car had 700 miles on it. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc
Gear shift button breaks. Does not let you shift back into park. Leaves stuck in the position that the button broke in. Many complaints on you tube, dangerous problem, car should be recalled.
Shift lever button broke. Unable to put in park or neutral creating an unsafe condition.
User interface (ui) for radio operates inconsistently. Began having issues within a few weeks of owning the vehicle. Touchscreen repeatedly freezes, goes black, or the volume is unable to be controlled. Frequently the volume will go all the way to the highest level alone or while you are trying to adjust it up/down. The only solution for all of the radio issues are to roll the windows down so you don't lose your hearing and pull the car over, shut the car off, & restart the car. This is startling when the volume goes all the way up and is a major safety concern. You cannot hear what's going on around you & are in a dangerous predicament in trying to get pulled over somewhere safe to restart your car. I began reporting the issue in september 2017 to my dealership and was told the problem was with apple. Now honda states that it is a "known issue" but has provided no solution. I have numerous videos of these occurrences for documentation. Additionally, my engine oil smells of gasoline. The dipstick reads high and the honda dealership has advised me to change the oil every 1,000 miles and to not drive short trips. The engine hesitated once while in traffic. The engine does not heat up at idle and during cold weather you cannot operate your window defroster. This causes safety issues because you can't see out the windows. The only solution is to ride with the windows down when it's cold in order to see. While driving the car down the interstate at approx. 20,000 miles I heard a pop. When I arrived at my destination, I saw that the gear shifter knob popped out. This rendered me unable to shift my car from drive to any other gear. Honda seems to be aware of this issue, as the service tech and advisor both stated that this happens "all the time." dealership replaced knob. Honda made a defective & dangerous product. They refuse to remedy the problems.
The shift knob on the gear broke loose. This has caused the gear to unable to shift into park. Dealer is aware of the problem so they had parts on hand to replace for customers.
Engine oil was 1 quart overfull. Oil smells like gasoline. Engine oil visibly thinner than normal. Reportedly, this problem is systemic with cr-v's as ours with the turbo 4 cylinder. The gasoline should be evaporating due to engine temp; but, it's not -- as a result the gasoline dilutes the engine oil and causes the oil level to rise.
When I went to put my car into park (car was stationary in a parking spot) the knob was missing and nowhere to be found. I was unable to put the car into park. I had to ask a stranger to look around the floor bed and other possible places so I could exit my vehicle. It randomly pops out (while driving) and I am constantly looking for it. How can I safely drive a car when I might not be able to put the car into park?
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while attempting to park in the garage, the gear shifter handle fractured. The contact had to force the shifter into the park position. The following day the vehicle was towed to the dealer lucas honda of jacksonville (7801 branding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244) where they determined that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and replaced the handle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
Gear shift button broke making it difficult or impossible to put car in the "p" parking gear. The shift button eventually came all the way out. Vehicle was stationary when trying to change gears into "park". Finally got it into park with some difficulty. Wife not happy and worried about safety if she can't put the car into park.
At 6,000 miles engine is experiencing oil dilution. Oil is above max level on dipstick and smells strongly of gas, vehicle was cold and stationary when oil level was checked. Called a nearby honda service center and they advised that the vehicle should be brought in for an oil change. The vehicle was just in for scheduled maintenance (including an oil change) 1,000 miles ago. An automobile should not require an oil change after 1,000 miles of use.
After I pulled into my garage, stopped the vehicle, and put it into park, I released the shifter interlock button and it popped out and landed on the floor. For the past few weeks I thought the button had more play in it when, but figured that I was imagining it because what could go wrong with a button on a vehicle with only 7500 miles on it. I brought the vehicle to the dealer this morning and they ordered replacement parts and scheduled an appointment for the repair. I'm kind of surprised that they didn't give me a loaner and tell me to stop driving it since not being to shift a vehicle into park (if the button were to fall out while driving) seems like a safety issue.
The plastic detent button on the transmission gear selector broke. It is spring loaded and when it broke the button shot out onto the floor beneath the drivers seat. While it is possible to shift the car into neutral (from drive) in this condition, you cannot shift the transmission into reverse or park making this a potentially dangerous situation. I was told by my dealer that this was the number one problem with the 2017 crv. The part was replaced for free but I am concerned that it will break again. When this occurred the vehicle was stationary, with my foot on the brake as I changed from park to drive.
Engine oil smell like a gas,gas run into/mix with engine oil,engine oil level rising each week. Definitely effect the vehicle use life. In the winter season,car heater has to wait a long time to get heat from air conditioner.
Driving highway 15 east toward las vegas, nv. Light on instrument cluster "shutter grille problem - power reduced". Very dangerous condition as the engine power was reduced to 50 MPH on the highway, I was unable to pass an 18 wheeler truck due to reduced engine power. Stopped at nearby honda dealer, service dept. Was closed, new car manager said "I have no idea what this code means" after sitting for 15 minutes code reset itself only to come back on after another 10 minutes of driving. Temperature was 103 degrees outside.went to honda dealership in las vegas to be told again "have never seen this code before". No resolution - very dangerous condtion to loose 50% of engine power on the freeway.
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.
My vehicle was stationed. When I put my vehicle in park everything was intact with the gear shift. I exited my vehicle and pressed the lock on my key fab. I returned to my vehicle the next evening to move it (alternate side street parking in my area). I pressed the unlock button on my key fab , reached for handle opened door got in car. I put my key in the ignition, then I put on my seatbelt. I went to put my right hand on the gear stick then I was moving my thumb to press in the button to shift gears, it was hollow no button was present in the gear stick . I screamed what the hell and started looking around. The button to the gear shift is on the floor, I say out loud how the hell did that come out? The vehicle can not be put into drive, reverse or anything. I called for a tow to a honda service facility. I know that my vehicle had to have a defected gear shift because that button on the gear shift stick should not be able to pop out on a brand new vehicle with under 6000 miles on it. That part should near be made poorly because it can cause problems if it pops out while you are driving. The honda service people claim someone pried it off., impossible there would have been marks on my stick and that is a very very thin space between the button insert and the gear shift stick itself. I told honda I am the only person who drives my vehicle and my vehicle is well kept (clean) inside and out . I take good care of my vehicle, I am still paying for it. I believe on my vehicle that gear shift stick was defective from the manufacturer poorly and cheaply assembled.
Gear shift lever on center console has a silver button that must be depressed in order to move gearshift. Button disintegrated from the inside and fell oy, leaving gear shift lever inoperable. Clear a safety hazard not to be able to change from drive to reverse to park, etc. Dealership repaired under warranty, and stated this is a problem they see on a daily basis with this model.
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