I was pulling into traffic in clearfield, pa barely escaped getting hit by a dump truck when the car practically stopped. I got to the berm of the highway, the car would not go over 4 mph. I got to a parking lot and put it in park, tried drive and reverse, the car would not go over 4 mph. I shut it off for a few minutes, restarted it and it drove ok. Upon hearing of the earth dream engine issue, I had oil checked at an auto zone, oil level was about 1/4 inch up on the actual metal on the dipstick and smelled strongly of gas. Called Honda America, was accused of driving with one foot on the gas and one on the brake. Called the dealer where I purchased the car, preston Honda in new castle pa, service manager dan said they never heard of gas being in the oil and maybe I did have "one foot on the gas and one and the brake thinking I was driving a stick shift". I had driven to a conference lewisburg, pa, after finding someone to finally admit there was a problem, and the car still in warranty, it was towed to the nearest Honda dealership in muncy, pa where the oil was changed and the overfill and gas in oil was documented. After 500 miles the oil chamber is once again overfill with a smell of gas. I had the oil changed again today (905 miles), where preston Honda in new castle pa continues to deny any known issues, refuses to document the oil chamber being overfull and will only document a mild gas smell. This is extremely dangerous. How do I know which trip will be my last when I either get killed or cause someone else to be killed in a terrible automobile accident when the car once again stalls in traffic. I have documentation of all oil changes since the car, I have attached those which have documentation of problem.

- Mercer, PA, USA

Oil crank case is too high due to excess fuel in oil. This causes fuel smell in cabin and stalling of the engine. But more importantly, the engine will suffer from premature engine wear and failure due to lack of lubrication. This is not a cold weather issue as my dilution need happened in the summer and I only do highway driving with long duration. Honda refuses to fix the problem.

- Lansing, KS, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle during short road trips. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the tail pipe was rusted. The vehicle was taken to russell & smith Honda (2900 S loop w, houston, tx 77054, (713) 481-3063) where it was diagnosed that fuel was in the oil and the rust was normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 5,000.

- Pearland, TX, USA

Engine oil overfilled. Car has stalled on occasion. Vehicle safety features (Honda sensing) failed completely while driving in bad weather...snow and rain.

- Washingtonville, NY, USA

High oil level due to gas in the oil. Have already had 2 oil changes and only have just over 4,000 miles on this vehicle. Honda states that this is a known issue in cold weather, but it still happens when driving in the summer.

- Norton Shores, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that fuel was mixing into the engine oil. The contact became aware by local media that the Honda vehicles was having fuel mixing into the engine oil. Therefore, the contact checked the engine dipstick and noticed that the vehicle dipstick emitted a strong fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer. The dealer replaced the engine oil twice. However, the failure was not corrected the contact checked the engine dipstick and found that the dipstick was still emitting a strong fuel odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer provided the contact with case number: 09036858 and advised the contact that he would receive a notice when they had a remedy for the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

- Admire, KS, USA

I purchased my car from brown's Honda 712 crain highway, glen burnie, md 21061 on June 20,2017. On October 6, 2018 ibecame aware of a very serious problem with my car that has the new 1.5 L turbocharged engine. I noticed that the oil level, as shown on the dip stick, was at least 0.5 inches above the top fill mark. I immediately drained the oil and discovered that the volume of oil was 4.75 quarts or 28% above the car's specification of 3.7 quarts. The drained oil was very black in color and to the touch felt less viscous than new 0-20 oil. It appears that the increased volume is due to gasoline mixing with the oil. On Oct 6,2018 (current odometer reading11467 miles) the oil had run in the engine for about 5400 miles. My first oil change at the dealer was at 6000 miles on 4/16/2018. As you are aware, dilutionof the oil with gasoline is a serious problem that will inevitably lead to premature engine failure and operability/safety problems in the future such as stalling. I visited the brown's Honda dealership today 10/8/2018 and explained the issue stated above. The service director, advised me to keep checking the oil level and come back if any running issues occur. The dealer isunable to correct the issue of gasoline leaking into the oil.this problem substantially impairs the future value of my car and potentially it's safety. Gasoline in the engine oil will lead to premature engine failure.

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

Oil-dilution problem, oil level on dip stick is way above high mark on dip stick and smell fuel on dip stick

- Beavercreek, OH, USA

At this time I have noticed a gas smell in the oil and the oil level has been high even after 5000 miles. This was confirmed by the dealership when I was there for an oil change. Now that it is getting cooler I am also noticing that the heater is not working well and I have to have the defroster on all the time or the window fog.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

Once while moving the car to wash it, started it dis-engaged the electronic parking brake, shifted into reverse and the car shut off. The engine was cold. The second time started the car and took a twenty minute,10 mile trip to costco. 30 minutes later started the CR-V, again dis-engaged the electronic parking brake, shifted into reverse and the vehicle shut off, the car was warm. Took the car to Honda and they found nothing wrong, but changed the engine oil with only 2381 miles on the odometer.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Oil has strong smell of gas, and oil level consistently rises over time until oil change completed. Around 500 miles after oil change the gas smell returns and continues to get stronger while also increasing the oil level well above the low and high on the dipstick. Has happened for over a year since I first discovered many other 2017/2018 CRV owners discussing the problem online.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

In mid-October 2018, the oil level on our 2017 CR-V was a half inch past the max mark on the dipstick. Oil was last changed just 3400 miles ago in mid-May. I suspect this is due to the widely reported problem of fuel diluting the oil. The Honda dealer where the vehicle was purchased refuses to admit that this is a problem.

- Washington, DC, USA

This complaint is related to my vehicle diluting the oil with unburnt gasoline and creating fuel odors in the cabin as well as premature engine wear.. my vehicle now has ~ 15000 miles and has just completed its 3rd oil change. Each oil change has recorded on the service order the drained oil amount and each time the fluid level was larger then what was filled at the prior oil change. The last change the dealership recorded 17 oz more fluid then what went in, this was all gasoline. This is resulting in gasoline odors in the cabin which are creating an unsafe environment for my passengers and myself. It seems highly likely that accumilating gasoljne vapors in the interior of the vehicle pose both a health hazard and a possible fire or explosion risk. Honda has acknowledged there is a oil dilution problem with these vehicles but rejects the notion that the byproducts of this design flaw, namely the accumulating gas vapors pose any safety risk at all. Since Honda has not remedied this flaw I am asking that this transportation organization investigate these claims for validity and instruct them to correct this health, and safety risk as well as the premature or accelerated wear of my engine due to this acknowledged flaw.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Engine oil diluted, smelling of fuel, dirty, and increasing in volume. Oil was changed (2nd oil change) and at proper level 8/25/2018 at 15,413 miles. Today, at 10/29/2018 and 17,510 miles, oil level is about 10 mm above max fill mark. Bad smell sometimes in cabin.

- Commerce Twp, MI, USA

Dear: NHTSA I purchase a 2017 Honda CRV-ex with 1.5-liter turbo earth dream engine. During the past 6 months I've been having the following problems with my Honda CRV-ex. Gas smell in the passenger compartment, the oil smell like gas, rising oil levels, car making horrible noises, stalling, loss of power and the heaters doesn't work at all in cold weather. I first notice these problems 6 months ago. A friend of mine who previously worked at Honda says that the problem of fuel mixing with oil stems from one or two causes: Improperly designed fuel injectors that spray fuel directly onto the cylinder walls or the engine not heating up enough to vaporize gasoline left over in an engine cylinder. Either could cause fuel to mix with the oil, diluting it and making it less effective at protecting an engine's moving parts and over time could seriously damage the engine. My biggest concern is premature engine failure due to the lubrication fuel & oil dilution. Honda corporation had knowledge of the turbo engine defects that cause fuel to enter the engine oil, damaging the bearings, engine permanently and did absolutely nothing. I do not believe this is ethical at all for Honda Corp. To continue to sell 2017 & 2018 CRV with turbo engine to the consumer knowing the problems could endanger the public safety. It is neither safe nor prudent driving these vehicles. My trust in Honda reliability was crushed when I notice after my 2nd oil change the color was black, thin as water and smell like gasoline after only 10,000 miles. Honda Corp. Had to recall 130,000 of its popular CR-V SUV models and 294,500 civic cars from china earlier this year. Recently it's been reported Honda stopped all sales of CRV's in china. Honda acknowledges the problem but has not released any resolution aside from free oil changes. My engine has already incurred premature wear.

- Canoga Park, CA, USA

Strong odor of fuel or oil while driving at speed on freeway. This happened twice and lasted about 5 minutes each time, the mileage at the time was between 5,000 and 8 thousand. The vehicle now has 18,000 and has not had a recurrence since but at 12,000 miles [ 4,000 miles after the first oil change ] I noticed the oil level on the dip stick was about a half an inch over the full limit. I took it to the dealer and they were aware of the problem but did not have a fix at the time. They changed the oil at that time and again at about 17,000 miles at which time they said they had a partial fix for the problem. It now has 19,000 and still has the same problem. I would think sooner or later it's going to have problems with the engine that could cause safety concerns.

- Northfield, MN, USA

Oil dilution. Strong gas smell in the cabin and coming from the exhaust system in cold morning start. Oil level is higher and above the max line on the dip stick.

- Seattle, WA, USA

The car has a serious engine issue associated to the 1.5 L turbo engine. The engine is unable to warm up up properly in cold weather states and therefore is unable to output an adequate amount of heat that is required to keep the cabin warm for the owner. The engine is also diluting gasoline into the oil reservoir leading to a gasoline smell when checking oil levels. This oil dilution is going to cause extensive wear within the oil reservoir since it's not supposed to be there under proper and normal conditions. There have been cold morning on which I have accelerated and felt the vehicle stall and I feel the oil/gas mixture is to blame for this dangerous and life threatening defect of this engine. I'm afraid to accelerate in traffic conditions that may cause me to get rear ended and injured/killed due to stalling the vehicle while in motion on a city street or highway. Honda will not acknowledge that this is a problem with their 2017 CRV and newer since the manufacturer states it is normal operating conditions to have oil and gasoline mixing. I would like to have a buyback of this vehicle and be done with this brand for the failure to correct this and poor judgement to continue to selling this vehicle.

- Clay, NY, USA

1.5L turbo engine. Oil is diluted with gasoline, raising oil level, reducing friction and increasing engine wear. In worst case the oil level causes check engine light and engine stalling, causing safety issue. Oil smells strongly of gas, inside cabin has stron gas smell at times. Engine does not heat enough to warm the car in cold weather.

- Cary, NC, USA

Fuel is mixing with the engine oil in the crankcase, making oil viscosity thinner and smell of gasoline. The problem was acknowledged and verified by our Honda service department on October 24, 2018. They said problem is exacerbated by cold weather and short trips. We were told a fix for the problem has been identified and we will be notified by letter prior to November 22, 2018 to schedule a time for repairs. If we do not receive notification, call the dealership back at that time.

- Greenfield, WI, USA