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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 20,165 miles
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Fuel is penetrating the oil in the engine. Strong gasoline smell is present on the outside of the vehicle after driving it, regardless of distance. Gasoline smell fills cabin while driving vehicle. Problems are occurring regardless of distance driven or terrain. Fuel is diluting the oil in the vehicle in such large amounts that the oil level is beyond the full level on the oil dip-stick. Took vehicle to the dealership, and they informed me that it is a know issue, but that they could not fix it since there is no recall active.
- Fort Smith, AR, USA
Car would not go into "park" after trying. The gear shift would not go past neutral. The vehicle was stopped and sitting in a parking spot. Fortunately the dealer was close after attempting to shift numerous times was able to move. Took my CR-V to the dealer and they replaced the spring and the knob you press to change gears. They said this was covered by warranty. They had the knob and spring readily available which tells me they know about this issue.
- Munford, TN, USA
Shift knob button broke off while placing the car in drive from park - now I am unable to shift car to park or any other gear. This car only has 19K miles on it and a year and a 1/2 old. There are many reports of this same problem on the internet and on youtube - I have never in all of my years driving had a similar issue with a shift button.
- Chesapeake, VA, USA
Push button on transmission shift lever broke and fell completely out. Transmission lever could not be moved. Vehicle was stationary, running and could not be turned off.
- Cornelius, NC, USA
The push button on the gear shift sprung out of the "T" gear shift handle after I placed the car in reverse. I was had not left my driveway when I discovered the unusual object in the tray between the seats and quickly realized what it was. The broken plastic retaining clip and a spring were also laying on a receipt in the tray.I was able to place the button back into the shifter and go to work. I have read online that other 2017 cr vs have this issue and one of the Honda blogs said this might become a recall. I hope so, as my 25 month out car has 36,000 + miles and is out of warranty.
- Chula Vista, CA, USA
Gear shift lock release button broke which prevents the transmission from being returned to park.
- Hendersonville, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. while attempting to shift the vehicle out of park, the button on the gear shifter popped out. The contact had to use a house key to reach inside the knob and move the gear into neutral. The vehicle was driven to richards Honda (13413 millersville green blvd, baton rouge, la 70816) where it was diagnosed that the shifter knob needed replacement. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
- Denhim Springs, LA, USA
The button on the gear shift has broken off. The car cannot be put into gear or gears changed without a tool inserted to push internal button. It was stationary when it fell off, but I was not able to get the car into gear.
- Bronxville, NY, USA
As I was parked and put the car into reverse the gear shift knob broke off and I having a difficult time shifting into gear because shift knob is no longer attached.
- Armona, CA, USA
When turning sharp the rear end makes a grinding sound and will jerk. I believe this is the differential grinding. Was told it just needed serviced at 17,000. I did this and problem was not fixed.
- Garden City, KS, USA
I own a 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5 turbo fwd and my vehicle is suffering from the affects of 'oil dilution.' I regularly have my oil changed by Honda, but I noticed, upon returning from a long trip in northern inidiana over winter, a strong odor of gasoline when checking my oil-dipstick and the volume was much higher than expected. When I brought my vehicle to Honda, I was advised that Honda was aware of a problem for all 2017-2018 CR-V 1.5 turbos with residual gas dripping into the cylinders and eventually the oil crank-case, called 'oil dilution'. I asked the Honda technician to check for gasoline in my oil, but they said no such test was available. He advised me that no fix currently exists, aside from more frequent oil changes. I then followed up with the lead technician at my dealer to resolve the safety concern, but I was verbally told that Honda does not intend to address the issue unless litigation is mandated. I believe this problem posses a major safety concern as these vehicles age and the risk of engine seizure or explosion increase. Honda North America's position is that since there are so few 2017 Cr-vs with turbo on the road, they do not see a reason to act. There is a fundamental problem with this Honda turbo fuel injection system, which was fixed for the 2019 models. A software patch is being issued by Honda Canada, but this is not offered in southern states and Honda refuses to comment on the long term impact and degraded performance. I am deeply concerned for the safety of my family and fellow drivers.
- Drummonds, TN, USA
Oil diluted with fuel, over full. Strong fuel odor in vehicle.
- Carpentersville, IL, USA
The push button on the gear select lever fell off after shifting to drive. The I had to search the floor where the button fell and place it back into the select lever in order to shift to park. Now the button easily falls off. It looks like the plastic inside the push knob broke.
- Alexandria, VA, USA
Gear shift button popped out when I pulled up in my driveway at home. Fortunately I was able to put it in park.
- Mckinney, TX, USA
Gear shift lever button broke while shifting to reverse to back out of garage. Parts flew out. Called local Honda dealer and was told "this is a common occurrence" with that year CRV's.
- Fletcher, NC, USA
My 2017 Honda CR-V has had a few problems. Current issues: 1) biggest complaint the gear shift button literally just fell off today when I put my car in park. The silver button that goes into the side fell into the floor. It seemed more & more loose over the last few days, but I didn't think much of it. I should've. It's a CR-V. 2) for the last few months my passenger back seat door won't lock or unlock with my key fob or when I click the button. I have to manually push it. Which means if all the doors aren't locked the car won't lock the other doors. My car is not secure when I'm leaving it parked.
- Crown City, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle lost power and decelerated in the middle of the highway. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the shoulder. The contact waited a moment, restarted the vehicle, and all the warning indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to team Honda (4613 E Lincoln hwy, merrillville, in 46410, (219) 947-3900) where it was diagnosed that a new transmission was needed. The contact did not know if the vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000. The VIN was unknown.
- Palatine, IL, USA
The button on the gear shifter cracked when pressure was applied by my thumb when trying to shift from park to drive causing the vehicle to not be able to shift in and out of gear. Fortunately the car was in park at the time instead of drive or reverse. After the gear shift button cracked the key would no longer release from the ignition.
- Lafayette, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. while the vehicle was in reverse, the gear shifter knob detached. The contact reached into the gear shifter compartment and engaged the gear into park. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to coggin Honda of ft. Pierce (4450 South U.S. 1, fort pierce, fl 34982, (772) 621-5991) where it was diagnosed that the spring, button, and knob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 09342672. The failure mileage was 24,000.
- Ft Pierce, FL, USA
- Fernandina Beach, FL, USA