2017 Honda CR-V Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Honda CR-V. Part of Generation 5 — 2017–2022.

20162018
Complaints
2,550
per 10K Sold
67.3
US Sales
378,600
Crashes
73
Fires
5
Injuries
59
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2017 Honda CR-V Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1501 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:25,118 mi
Crash-related:8
Fires:2
#2384 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:24,953 mi
Crash-related:6
#3334 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:20,244 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Honda CR-V.

Engine Problems
501
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Avg Miles
25,118
Electrical Faults
384
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
24,953
Fuel System
334
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
20,244
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
204
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
46,286
Brakes
165
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
Avg Miles
22,386
Transmission / Drivetrain
134
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
30,513
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
60
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,273
Electronic Stability Control
54
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
24,666
Steering Defects
54
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
36,764
Unintended Acceleration
51
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
20,980
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
49
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,152
Airbags
34
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
Avg Miles
26,919
Wipers & Visibility
30
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
14,034
Seat Belt Issues
29
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
16,679
Body Structure
26
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
22,128
Lane Departure: Warning
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,120
Headlight/Taillight Failures
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
21,394
Gasoline Fuel System
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,789
Seat-Related Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
12,600
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,830
Lane Departure: Assist
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,243
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,300
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
24,000
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Honda CR-V

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,972,790 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

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.

23V524000Equipment:other:labels
~5 affected

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."

23V158000Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
~448,613 affected

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.

18V663000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~54 affected

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.

17V442000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~32,233 affected

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.

17V256000Equipment:other:labels
~1,425 affected

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

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Honda CR-V reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2017 Honda CR-V has 2,550 NHTSA complaints, 73 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 501 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Honda CR-V?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (501 complaints, avg 25,118 mi); Electrical Faults (384 complaints, avg 24,953 mi); Fuel System (334 complaints, avg 20,244 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Honda CR-V?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 28,672 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Honda CR-V include 73 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 59 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,972,790 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Honda CR-V?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2017 Honda CR-V shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

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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