10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,375 miles

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problem #190

Nov 142018

CR-V

  • 15,000 miles
Engine oil was 1 quart overfull. Oil smells like gasoline. Engine oil visibly thinner than normal. Reportedly, this problem is systemic with CR-V's as ours with the turbo 4 cylinder. The gasoline should be evaporating due to engine temp; but, it's not -- as a result the gasoline dilutes the engine oil and causes the oil level to rise.

- Wentzville, MO, USA

problem #189

Dec 252017

CR-V

  • 2,208 miles
Engine stalled multiple times in last one year when accelerating from yeld/stop. It happed twice while yielding and merging onto highways; we were lucky there were no vehicles on highway during merging, otherwise situation would have the worst. Also all warning lights on the dash board flashes with failure warnings. At that point engine almost stalled running only at speed of 10 M/H atleast which helped me to pull off the highway. I switched off and on, engine came live, but all the warning lights were still there. Warnings on the dashboard were cleared only next day after whole night idle. I took the vehicle to Honda dealer, explained the problem and also provided them the video that my friend sitting in the passenger seat recorded while incident happened. Dealership tried to pull the error code, but none were found. Dealer asked me to keep the vehicle with dealership as they need to reproduce the issue. Fortunately they reproduced the exact same issue, and found the engine cylinder misfires in 1 and 4. they intimated Honda engineering for assistance, and Honda assisted them to recalibrate the system without finding the root cause. Dealership recalibrated and directed by Honda and told me that if the issue happens again that will be fixed under warranty. All these transcripts were recorded in service history of my vehicle. The same issue appeared yesterday again. When I researched about the issue on internet, most of them complained about the enginle oil and gas mixup. I checked my oil level with oil check stick provided by Honda, and oil levels are way above than max mark and oil smells like gasoline; and more over the oil look very thin almost like water thickness.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #188

Nov 262018

CR-V

  • 24,000 miles
My 2017 Honda CRV ex 1.5 ltr turbo engine has an oil delution issue fuel is getting into the crankcase deluting the oil took it to the dealer all they did was change the oil I contacted Honda got a case number#09145359 they said someone would call me about the issue. No one has called at this time Nov 26th 2018

- Greenfield, IN, USA

problem #187

Oct 062018

CR-V

  • 31,000 miles
My 1.5L turbo charged engine has a strong gasoline odor in the engine oil. So gasoline is mixing with my engine oil and may cause early engine failure or a safety issue. I noticed the gasoline smell when changing my engine oil and the car is parked.

- Corbin, KY, USA

problem #186

Nov 012017

CR-V

  • 2,000 miles
Since purchasing my Honda CR-V 1.5 turbo in 2017 I have experienced two episodes of my car stalling out while driving on nyc streets. On both of these occasions I narrowly avoided getting rear ended and being forced into the car in front of me, due to the fact that the car behind me swerved to avoid colliding into me. I have also experienced many failures of my Honda sense system whereby my adaptive cruise control system failed, my road departure mitigation system failed, where my audio power went off, my auto high beam system had failures, which lead me to feel very uneasy driving my vehicle. At all times, my vehicle was in motion. I have experienced these system failures while driving on city streets as well as while driving on country roads and also while driving on highways! this was not a one time occurrence. These things have happened many times!

- Glendale, NY, USA

problem #185

Nov 242018

CR-V

  • 15,000 miles
I noticed a gas smell in my cabin of the car and checked the oil and noticed a gas smell there too. I looked it up online and there are a number of complaints of this issue but no recalls from Honda. I am trying to get an appointment, but it's been difficult.

- White Plains, NY, USA

problem #184

Nov 182017

CR-V

  • 10,500 miles
Fuel is mixing in oil. The oil dipstick smells like gas and there is a gasoline smell in the cabin when the heat is on. Honda calls it abnormal oil dilution. Took it to the dealer he put documentation of oil smell on dipstick on receipt but said Honda has no fix for this in Kansas. Called Honda of America customer service referred to claim management team who said no fix for this in Kansas and he "doesn't think it will hurt the engine" even immediatly after oil change the dipstick still smelled like gas even after wiping it. I believe that oil dilution can cause wear damage to an engine. I drive my CRV 3 miles to work.

- Shawnee, KS, USA

problem #183

Sep 182018

CR-V

  • 5,000 miles
Vehicle has gasoline that gets into the oil, raising the level when the oil is checked. There is a very strong odor of gas when you check the oil. The car will be running at highway speed and all the dash lights flash and engine loses power and you have to cruise to the side of the highway. Lights then go off and engine runs fine, but there is still a strong odor of gasoline under the hood and especially in the oil. We are afraid of a possible fire, engine damage, or losing power and control (power steering, power brakes, etc.), possible causing an accident.

- Newberry, SC, USA

problem #182

Apr 022018

CR-V

  • 7,500 miles
An alarming amount of gasoline is leaking into the engine oil. Also the car produces little heat when the heater is on.

- Greensboro, VT, USA

problem #181

Nov 202018

CR-V

  • 23,000 miles
Engine oil being diluted by gasoline contamination, overfilling the crankcase. Liquid level is above the maximum level permitted on the dipstick. Known problem with 2017-2018 Honda Cr-vs. Safety issue because it can cause stalling while driving, though I have not experienced that yet. Vehicle was stationary when discovered.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #180

Nov 142018

CR-V

  • 26,000 miles
I smell gas in my cabin and found gas in my engine oil which was overfilled. I feel dizzy and had headache due to that smell.

- West Haven, CT, USA

problem #179

Nov 132018

CR-V

  • 11,150 miles
Oil dilution. When checking the level of my oil, it is way overfull on the dipstick. I took it to the dealer ( roush Honda - medina ), and was informed that yes, the oil level is high, and they confirmed oil dilution where the oil is diluted with gasoline. They informed me that it is normal and does not pose a problem. I do not believe them, I have read of instances where peoples CR-V's have stalled out, and of premature engine wear. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. Gasoline in the oil can not be right.

- Strongsville, OH, USA

problem #178

Nov 192018

CR-V

  • 10,948 miles
Gasoline is getting into the oil, raising the oil level and causing the oil to smell of gasoline and lose its effectiveness. I am concerned about the gas getting where it doesn't belong and causing a safety issue. This is after 5 days of use after I purchased the vehicle and the oil was changed by the dealer before I bought it.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #177

Oct 252018

CR-V

  • miles
Fuel is getting in engine oil and deluting it. 1.5 turbo engine. Call Honda of America they said to take to dealer for inspection. Honda gave me a case number. Dealer change oil told to keep a watch on it. Called Honda back with case number they said Honda has no fix at this time. I was told just to watch for something on the internet to see if there was going to be a fix. Meanwhile my engine in being damaged by not having proper oil lubercation from fuel being in oil

- Lavale, MD, USA

problem #176

Nov 192018

CR-V

  • 61,130 miles
Gas is mixing with the oil causing an overfill situation in the engine oil. It is also causing the oil to be diluted and may be causing premature engine wear. You can check the oil and the dipstick clearly shows an over fill situation and you can smell gas on the dipstick.

- Saint Ansgar, IA, USA

problem #175

Aug 182018

CR-V

  • 12,598 miles
There is gas in my oil. I have not had any issues yet, but I fear for my safety and know that this is damaging my vehicle.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #174

Oct 182018

CR-V

  • 17,818 miles
I found a gas smell in the oil for my 2017 Honda cr V. the dealer said nothing about the issue on my last oil change. I took the car to damson Honda on 10/182018. They verified that gas was in the oil with an.19 mm additional volume. This is unacceptable and dangerous

- Owens Cross Roads, AL, USA

problem #173

Oct 162018

CR-V

  • 5,541 miles
I occasionally noticed the smell of gasoline around the car. When I checked the oil level it was about 1/4 in. Above the full mark on the dipstick. I took the car to the dealer (scott Honda of West chester) where they confirmed the high oil level and noted the smell of gasoline in the oil. I was told this is a known problem with the turbo engine but Honda did not have a fix available. The dealer called Honda America and was authorized to change the oil under warranty.

- West Chester, PA, USA

problem #172

Nov 092018

CR-V

  • 14,638 miles
Crankcase is filling with gasoline from the cylinders causing a high level on the oil dipstick (approx.1/2 inch above the high mark) also known as oil dilution.oil had no viscosity when I changed it and it reaked of gasoline.two different Honda dealers and american Honda customer service all acknowledged that there aware of the issue but they haven't come up with a remedy yet.meanwhile my vehicles engine and I am sure thousands more are being prematurely abused and worn because of gasoline (solvent) in the oil.Honda needs to make this right and soon!

- Manchester, CT, USA

problem #171

Nov 162018

CR-V

  • miles
I discovered fuel in the oil of my 2017 turbo Honda cr V when checking the oil level. I have approximately 2500 miles since my last oil change. I took the car to beaverton Honda on 11/16/2018 to check it out. They "verified customer's concerns of fuel in engine oil." They also "adjusted oil level" and then referred me to a Honda video on youtube. It would appear that they simply removed good oil to make room for more gas in the oil. This is unacceptable and dangerous.. apparently, Honda does not have a fix for this issue.

- Portland, OR, USA

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