Gas in oil

- Beech Mountain, NC, USA

Gasoline contamination to oil. Oil levels are high and smell of gasoline. American Honda representative advises there is no fix. Recommends oil changes as needed, but will not reimburse cost. According to consumer reports, Honda CRV (2017 & 2018) owners are reporting stalls. This has potential to be a serious safety issue. No recall announced. Please get with Honda and investigate.

- Henderson, NV, USA

Gas smell on oil dip stick, oil level reading higher than orange markings, oil black and watery

- Flushing, NY, USA

Experiencing rising oil levels due to high levels of gasoline being entrained in the oil. This is causing the oil to become increasingly thin and potentially cause an engine failure. The vehicle was stationary and on a flat surface during each of the oil checks.

- Pennsburg, PA, USA

On several separate occasions the car has lost power and stalled while I was driving.

- Carmichael, CA, USA

I have noticed a gasoline smell in the passenger compartment of my 2017 Honda CR-V ex from time to time, so I did some online research and found that the problem is widespread. It seems similar vehicles suffer from the same problem where gas is leaking into the oil. I checked my oil level, and sure enough the level is very high and the oil smells like gas.

- Rosemount, MN, USA

Gasoline mixing into engine oil - 1.5 liter engine. First noticed at 3000 miles, now again at 7700 miles.

- Somerset, MA, USA

Stalled momentarily at highway speeds. Oil stick indicates 25 % excessive fluid.

- Port Orchard, WA, USA

On Thursday, October 4, 2018 after getting off a freeway and slowing down, I pressed the accelerator to increase the speed, but it did not pick up; I tried many times but my car barely moved (like 10 or 15miles). I panicked but I just tried to park my car in the parking of a nearest grocery store. I could barely move the car and parked the car there. I immediately called aaa. A guy from aaa checked my car and turned on the engine; we smelled very strong gasoline-like exhaust. He suggested my car should be taken for inspection. My car was towed to a Honda dealer by aaa. On 10/5, the result was "oil was over-filled 3-4 qrts over. Drained all the oil and refilled to spec." (after 4,500 milage, my car's oil change had been done by another Honda dealer one month before.) as my car was fine, I was told to pick it up. But I found a consumer report article about 2017 CR-V's rising oil level (gasoline-mixed oil), stalling, loss of power, gas smell, etc. The service and sales persons I asked about this issue said that they had never heard about the issue. On 10/6, the qc manager called me, telling me that I should check my car's oil level every 500 miles without explaining much. He is aware of the issue, but he did not know it until the previous day, he said. He did not know about a fix. I am now scared of driving this car and cannot trust this Honda dealer any more. While I am writing this report, my car problem has not been resolved yet; I have not even picked up my car yet from the dealer. As of now (10/7), this Honda dealer has not responded positively to my car problem. I just wanted to make this report today to warn the owners of 2017 Cr-vs about a possible danger.

- Redmond, WA, USA

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.

- Ramona, CA, USA

There is gasoline diluting the engine oil

- Portland, OR, USA

Honda CR-V 2017 bought December 23, 2017 from zimbrick auto madison, Wisconsin July 15, 2018 the car was parked in our driveway and would not start. We have a towing company hauled in for repair. Now, on occasion the car cabin smells gassy. The oil filler cap when removed also has a very strong gassy smell.

- Random Lake, WI, USA

Honda has over 19,000 miles and read about gas in oil. As a former mech. I checked dipstick and yep, can smell gasoline in oil. Checked another SUV I have to be sure not crazy and gas is present.

- Beech Mountain, NC, USA

Fuel is mixing with the motor oil and diluting it. Oil level rises above the full mark on the oil dipstick and has an odor of fuel. I had a professional oil analysis performed that confirmed that the oil is being diluted and viscosity lost. A copy is attached. The flash point also is reduced. This problem could affect engine performance and become a safety issue. The problem is ongoing. The date given is the date of the attached report.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Gas smell on oil dip stick, oil level reading higher than orange markings, oil black and watery

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

Oil dilution. My vehicle has been inspected by my dealer and has been determined that gas is diluting the oil. This is happening about every 500 miles in warm 70+ degree weather, but happens sooner in colder weather. Because it's a pain to constantly replace the oil and filter, I have only been doing it every 500 miles. I do check the dipstick every so often to monitor the fluid level in the engine.

- Lenox, MA, USA

Gasoline is leaking in to the oil. Oil is way above full mark on dip stick and the odor of gasoline is present. First noticed what appeared to be increases in oil on the dip stick about 6 months ago.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

2017 Honda CR-V engine oil level rising, within 2000 miles of driving, past top of orange plastic dipstick which would indicate an oil level more than 1/2 quart high after being filled correctly by dealer to the 3.7 quart high level mark. This oil dilution (most likely with gasoline as the oil is not turning white as when water enters the oil) reduces the viscosity of the 0-20W oil which could lead to engine bearing surfaces seizing at some inopportune time. Orange plastic dipstick is difficult to read and oil level should be only read after the engine is stopped for three minutes per the manual...guess we need a stopwatch. Cold engine oil levels are even higher. Owners manual P559 specifically states that the oil should not be overfilled. Overfilling can cause aeration of the oil, causing oil pumping problems, or reducing lubrication of bearing surfaces. Have to call Honda customer service, start case#, and plead for free extra oil changes when high level is obvious after several readings.

- Goleta, CA, USA

I have only about 9700 miles on my CRV but gasoline or some form of contamination appears to be finding their way into the oil resulting in excessive oil. The oil dipstick reads beyond the upper fill level mark. This appears to be a widespread problem without a solution - possibly leading to abrupt failure on the road.

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

Have gas in my oil. Dipstick shows over fill.

- Chestertown, MD, USA