MYRModel Year Report

2017 Honda CR-V

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2017 Honda CR-V
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1,770
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2008: 962 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 554 complaints 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 382 complaints 2013 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 672 complaints 2016: 393 complaints 2017: 1,770 complaints 2017 1,770 2018: 2,151 complaints 2019: 1,103 complaints 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 2021 2022: 264 complaints 2023: 522 complaints 2024: 391 complaints 2025: 256 complaints 2025 2026: 148 complaints
1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 1999 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2003 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2007 2008: 962 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 554 complaints 2011 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 382 complaints 2013 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 672 complaints 2015 2016: 393 complaints 2017: 1,770 complaints 2017 1,770 2018: 2,151 complaints 2019: 1,103 complaints 2019 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 2021 2022: 264 complaints 2023: 522 complaints 2023 2024: 391 complaints 2025: 256 complaints 2025 2026: 148 complaints
1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 1999 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2003 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2007 2008: 962 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 554 complaints 2011 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 382 complaints 2013 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 672 complaints 2015 2016: 393 complaints 2017: 1,770 complaints 2017 1,770 2018: 2,151 complaints 2019: 1,103 complaints 2019 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 2021 2022: 264 complaints 2023: 522 complaints 2023 2024: 391 complaints 2025: 256 complaints 2025 2026: 148 complaints

2017: 1,770 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
1997108
1998128
1999127
2000129
2001142
2002515
2003468
2004501
2005479
2006398
2007887
2008962
2009386
2010480
2011554
2012402
2013382
2014587
2015672
2016393
20171,770
20182,151
20191,103
2020362
2021334
2022264
2023522
2024391
2025256
2026148

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

30% · 530 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I demand answers for the issues I have been facing with my vehicle. I have been to multiple dealerships, but none of them have been able to provide a satisfactory solution.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-18

Also filed under Electrical system and exterior lighting

At 110644 miles had to have head gasket replaced June 2023. Then July 17 had to have head gasket replaced again at 182782 Very upsetting

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29

I brought my 2017 Honda CRV (1.5L turbo engine) with approximately 83,000 miles into my independent mechanic on 6/12/26 to fix a crank oil seal after discovered at recent oil change by them and prior in April when I brought vehicle into Honda to...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-25

Electrical system

23% · 401 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel/propulsion system

20% · 348 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Forward collision avoidance

19% · 343 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

10% · 177 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Pulling into driveway... Foot on brake.... Rapid acceleration... Brakes failed to stop the vehicle... Crashed into brick porch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-13

Also filed under Power train and structure

Was driving 45MPH on a straight, flat road, no other cars around. Brakes slammed on and then released. There was nothing in front of me or behind me. I believe something is wrong with the collision mitigation braking system.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-09

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2017Complaint volume 1,770 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2017-06-09Equipment17V256000 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.

    Remedy: Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2017-08-31Fuel system, gasoline17V442000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CR-V 2WD and AWD vehicles.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KH1.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2018-11-09Steering18V663000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

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  5. I
    2022-02-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-04-18 Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
  6. R
    2023-04-18Seat belts23V158000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023.

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  7. R
    2023-09-18Equipment23V524000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CF7.

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  8. R
    2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. I
    2024-04-15Engineering analysisOpen Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
  10. R
    2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 530 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 401 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 348 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V256000 · Equipment
  • Recall 17V442000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 18V663000 · Steering
  • Recall 23V158000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 23V524000 · Equipment
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Honda CR-V is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda CR-V?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda CR-V have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.