MYRModel Year Report

2017 Honda CR-V

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2017 Honda CR-V
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda CR-V Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 467 complaints 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 478 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 884 complaints 2008: 960 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 551 complaints 2012: 399 complaints 2013: 381 complaints 2013 2014: 585 complaints 2015: 668 complaints 2016: 388 complaints 2017: 1729 complaints 2017 2018: 2080 complaints 2019: 1060 complaints 2020: 330 complaints 2021: 307 complaints 2021 2022: 233 complaints 2023: 504 complaints 2024: 362 complaints 2025: 228 complaints 2025 2026: 96 complaints 2026
2017: 1729 complaints
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YearComplaints
1997108
1998128
1999127
2000129
2001142
2002515
2003467
2004501
2005478
2006398
2007884
2008960
2009386
2010480
2011551
2012399
2013381
2014585
2015668
2016388
20171729
20182080
20191060
2020330
2021307
2022233
2023504
2024362
2025228
202696

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 30%

30% of complaints: engine — 512 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20230918

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 386 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20230918

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 344 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 12%

12% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 208 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 167 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY... FOOT ON BRAKE.... RAPID ACCELERATION... BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE... CRASHED INTO BRICK PORCH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171113

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, 20170809

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 1729
R 20170609 — equipment

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.

Campaign 17V256000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170831 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 17V442000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181109 — steering

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.

Campaign 18V663000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220221 — PE (closed 20240418)

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

R 20230418 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 23V158000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230918 — equipment

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.

Campaign 23V524000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240415 — EA (open)

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

R 20260706 — air bags

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.

Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (512 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (386 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (344 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V256000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V442000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V663000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V158000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V524000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2026 ▲ 1997 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ■ 2019 ■ 2008

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.