Worst 2017 Honda CR-V Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Honda CR-V.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 501 | 8 | 2 | 25,118 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 384 | 6 | — | 24,953 mi | |
| Fuel System | 334 | 2 | 1 | 20,244 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 204 | 4 | — | 46,286 mi | |
| Brakes | 165 | 12 | — | 22,386 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 134 | 2 | 1 | 30,513 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 60 | — | — | 56,273 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 54 | 2 | — | 24,666 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 54 | 3 | — | 36,764 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 51 | 2 | — | 20,980 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 49 | — | — | 65,152 mi | |
| Airbags | 34 | 11 | — | 26,919 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 30 | — | — | 14,034 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 29 | 2 | — | 16,679 mi | |
| Body Structure | 26 | 4 | — | 22,128 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 24 | — | — | 31,120 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 21 | 1 | — | 21,394 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 21 | — | 1 | 67,789 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 13 | 2 | — | 12,600 mi | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 11 | — | — | 57,830 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 11 | — | — | 43,243 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 7 | — | — | 27,300 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 24,000 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 3 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Honda CR-V
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,972,790 vehicles.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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."
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2017 Honda CR-V — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda CR-V reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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