10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,747 miles

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problem #223

May 012021

CR-V

  • 40,000 miles
Multiple times all system warning messages flash on dashboard screen. Audible alert also dings. Vehicle operates ok but warning messages continue to flash entire time vehicle is driven. Taken to Honda dealer twice. Errors cleared and sensing radar replaced. Issue continues to happen. Disconnect of neg battery for 30 sec clears all codes but underlying issue remains.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #222

Apr 112019

CR-V

  • 25,680 miles
Our SUV continues to have issues with the dashboard. It shows errors then it won't start. We are rebooting it at least twice a month. We have replaced the battery and had to call roadside assistance. The incidents happen while driving.

- Tehachapi, CA, USA

problem #221

Apr 212021

CR-V

  • 83,957 miles
I turn the car on and the screen shows multi function failure problems vsa hill start road departure drive carefully system all. After restarting 10 or so times problem stops

- Comer, GA, USA

problem #220

Apr 152021

CR-V

  • 58,214 miles
Every earring light comes on the dashboard at the same time. This has happened several times over the past year. The car abruptly stopped when I was traveling 30mph. The orange break light flashed and the car stopped itself when coming across a metal plate in the road. Luckily there wasn't any vehicle behind me or I would have been in an accident. Dealer said several software updates were needed and the A/C control panel needed replaced. Plus and oil change was needed in order to replace the A/C control panel. I have owned the vehicle since March 2020. I have taken it to the dealer for all oil changes and servicing since I've owned the car. I told the tech last oil change about the warning light issue and he said just drive the car in next time it happened because they needed the vehicle while it was happening.

- Ofallon, MO, USA

problem #219

Apr 142021

CR-V

  • 37,025 miles
Design or installation of wiring harness may have caused the air conditioner wire to the pressure sensor to break. I do not know if this represents a safety issue, however, there have been reports of fire occurring in other CRV vehicles having a faulty wire harness. Replacing the harness is almost entirely labor at a cost of almost $600

- Salem, MA, USA

problem #218

Jan 022019

CR-V

  • miles
Our 2017 Honda CR-V will not keep the battery charged even with recommended driving per crown Honda of greensboro nc. They have replaced the battery twice and it has been into their service department for a dead battery 5 times as of 3/30/21. We did have another dead battery last week and have not scheduled another appt.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #217

Mar 252021

CR-V

  • 58,000 miles
I was driving my 2017 Honda CRV last night and out of nowhere, all warning lights came on across the dashboard, including disabling traction control, anti-lock brakes and emissions safety, among many other errors. These systems provide safe driving so they are essential for use, and also frightening to have deactivated when cruising down the street in downtown denver, surrounded by traffic and pedestrians. The car has literally every single warning light on, including the check engine light. Turning the car on and off several times did not fix it and so it will need dealer repair. Upon doing research, I've noticed that this is a widespread issue with 2017-2018 Honda crvs and is affecting a lot of other drivers. This car feels very unsafe if all the electrical systems kick on and off as they please, seemingly at random. Videos here from two separate occasions: Https://www.icloud.com/photos/#0ahxlsvcycstsnvsomnwsma4A other complaints: Https://www.crvownersclub.com/threads/dashboard-warning-lights-on-my-2017-Honda-CRV.215449/ https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-T76546_ds1113654 https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/CR-V/2017/accessories-interior/all_dash_lights_flashing.shtml

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #216

Mar 172021

CR-V

  • 4,700 miles
Car battery continues to die after only 2 days of non use. Going to take it to Honda dealer for the 4th time. Told me numerous times nothing is wrong and I need to drive it more, which I am yet it's still happened.

- Sylmar, CA, USA

problem #215

Mar 142021

CR-V

  • 75,000 miles
All ada warning lights come on when vehicle is being driven. Does not seem to affect drivability but all functions are disabled. Lights have gone off on their own once other times had to cycle power on computer to reset. Problem is becoming more frequent

- Titusville, FL, USA

problem #214

Mar 072021

CR-V

  • 46,000 miles
While driving under ordinary conditions, warning systems begin. The first warning is to pull over because the AWD system is overheating. From that point, many different warning messages begin scrolling with repeated warnings of all systems in the car failing. This has happened on two separate occasions, approximately 3 weeks apart. Also, on one occassion, while driving, the brake light began to flash to caution a slow down, and there were no other vehicles or obstacles on any side of the car. After the car has been parked for several hours, the computer seems to "reset" itself, and normal operation is returned. All instances occurred during normal city driving at speeds below 35 miles per hour.

- Amsterdam, NY, USA

problem #213

Mar 062021

CR-V

  • 63,500 miles
Start car after putting drive all alarms go off and brakes automatically apply in when driving. Engine light comes on and I am unable to control my vehicle. It happens all the time I only have one car and am afraid to drive it!

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #212

Feb 272021

CR-V

  • 50,000 miles
For the past few months all of my warning lights come on. They will go off at times, other times I have to pull over to restart my car. In addition, my display will go dim or get very bright on it's own. On February 27, 2021 my alarm started to go off for no reason. They car was parked in my driveway and no one was near the remote. I could not get the alarm to go off, no matter what I did. On Monday, March 1st I went to start my car and it would not start or respond to anything with the remote. I contacted the dealership, valley Honda in monroeville, pa. They stated that it could be the battery having low voltage. The dealership is over 45 minutes away and I needed a vehicle to help care for my ill father so I purchased a new battery and installed it late Monday night. As soon as I started the vehicle all of the dashboards lights started flashing and the alarm would randomly go off. This continued until I could get it to the dealership on weds night. They diagnosed it as a body control module. My car is only 4 years old with 50K mileage but the Honda warranty is out. I even called Honda who only offered a courtesy partial payment, as long as I did not pick up my vehicle until they finished their investigation. There is absolutely no reason for my display to have been acting up or a need to replace a BCM with a vehicle that is only 4 years old!

- Freeport, PA, USA

problem #211

Feb 272021

CR-V

  • 44,748 miles
Honda CRV 2017 keeps draining battery even after it is turned off and causing routine service calls. It also triggers security system alarm to go off randomly and car begins to reflect like starting on it's own with displays running even when no one is in the car after it is turned off. Hope such things do not happen on road when parked and create other issues

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #210

Feb 192021

CR-V

  • 38,000 miles
All the warning lights came on after engine start eg, check engine light, power steering failure, driver assist, etc. It was every light. I took it to Honda in was diag. With PO172 engine runs rich. Honda bullentin 19-032 was perform which included replacing the A/C control unit and software update. After one month and less than another 1000 milers driven I have the same problem. The dealership says my fuel injectors need to be replaced for $1400. The car has 38000 miles on it and just came off warranty. This is a known problem and apparently happens in colder climates but I lived in ga. Completely unacceptable

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #209

Feb 102021

CR-V

  • 30,800 miles
Car battery gets drained out over night and it's not the battery or the alternator. I've seen online multiple people complaining about this

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

problem #208

Jul 052020

CR-V

  • 60,000 miles
Recently replaced battery in summer of 2020. Gave the vehicle in question a jump and upon starting, several warning lights appeared that have to do with some of the smart vehicle control. Once battery was installed lights went away for a few days. But after a few days, the warning lights have continuously appeared on the dash immediately upon starting. These lights have to do with cruise control, hill start assist, traction control, and all wheel drive. While at first, it was thought the lights were giving a false positive, but now, it is confirmed that the safety features that the lights are indicating are not working posing numerous safety concerns. Honda corporation and Honda dealership have not dealt with or proposed any solutions on the matter. Living in a winter climate, all wheel drive is vital and after a recent snow event, the all wheel drive is not functioning at all posing great safety concern. The lights are on at all times as long as the ignition is on, regardless of stopped or actively moving.

- Stonewood, WV, USA

problem #207

Jan 252021

CR-V

  • 34,450 miles
Overnight dead battery

- Princeton Junction, NJ, USA

problem #206

Jan 082021

CR-V

  • 30,000 miles
Vehicle rolls away in park. At various unspecified times the vehicle fails to maintain the parking gear. First example took place on slightly slanted driveway: When placed into park the vehicle rolled backward (all wheels moving) and owner jumped back in to hit the brake so as to avoid rolling into anyone/anything. Dealership has duplicated the issue many times and appears unable to determine cause.

- Davenport, IA, USA

problem #205

Nov 152020

CR-V

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds in the rain, several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. Classic Ford of smithfield (1324 N brightleaf blvd, smithfield, nc 27577) was contacted and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact noted that each failure occurred while it was raining. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Dudley, NC, USA

problem #204

Jan 052021

CR-V

  • 16,000 miles
Reverse camera fails to display on central screen when reverse is engaged. Solution is to hard reset the system. The error frequency has increased.

- Prineville, OR, USA

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