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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 10,392 miles
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After reading a consumer reports article about gasoline in the oil, asking owners to check oil level, I did it and found out that the oil level was about one inch above the maximum mark. I also noticed that the tip of the dipstick smells of gasoline. I checked the oil level in the morning before the car was driven since yesterday. Please see the attached picture of the dipstick.
- Plymouth, MI, USA
2 separate concerns! in the past year there have been several occasions that I smelled gasoline inside the vehicle. When first entering after the car had been parked. This occurred during the past 6 to 8 months. Strong odor. There is gasoline mixing with the engine oil. When you check the oil level it is always way overfilled. It is overfilled due to the gasoline mixing with the engine oil. Lubricating oil is being mixed with solvent - gas. There is the very strong odor of gas as soon as you pull the oil dipstick. The Honda dealership did not make any repair, this is noted on my work order.
- Saylorsburg, PA, USA
I have observed high oil levels and raw fuel odors on the dip stck, along with raw fuel odors in the cabin. I know Honda is aware of the issue but has offered no guidance. Tell they have a fix in place, Honda should be giving free oil changes to prevent engine damage and premature wear and tear.
- Conroe, TX, USA
When driving and approaching to enter to a highway when you have to speed up the CR-V hesitates to build speed and somewhat stalls even when flooring the throttle pedal. Incoming traffic suddenly need to lower their speed and I became concerned that they possibly could hit me. The CR-V resumed to build up speed and function properly but at a great expense of being utterly nervous when this could haplen again. The unit was just serviced for oil and filter and inspected. What should I do?
- Richmond, TX, USA
Gas smell after turning motor off, gas in engine oil
- Highland, UT, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that fuel was detected inside the vehicle and in the engine oil without warning. The contact called love Honda at (352) 628-4600 (located at 2219 S suncoast blvd, homosassa, fl 34448) and was informed to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,968.
- Lecanto, FL, USA
Fuel getting in oil, level is high on dipstick, smells like gas on dipstick and in car when its cold outside.
- Arvada, CO, USA
Gas is mixing in with my oil causing it to dilute oil.
- Fort Mill, SC, USA
Engine oil smell like a gas, gas run into/mix with engine oil, engine oil level rising each week. Definitely effect the vehicle use life. In the winter season, car heater has to wait a long time to get heat from air conditioner.
- Elmhurst, NY, USA
Gas in oil
- Beech Mountain, NC, USA
On several separate occasions the car has lost power and stalled while I was driving.
- Carmichael, CA, USA
Gasoline mixing into engine oil - 1.5 liter engine. First noticed at 3000 miles, now again at 7700 miles.
- Somerset, MA, 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
My car developed the gas-in-oil problem that has been reported on. Took to dealer, who opened a ticket with Honda. Problem continues, no fix offered yet. Third party used oil analysis confirms the problem.
- Otsego, MN, USA
Oil volume increases over time. Ok smells like gasoline and turns black. Heater barely works in the winter. Honda has acknowledged the problem and suggested more frequent oil changes due to fuel dilution. However they refuse to pay for the oil changes. I have documentation of the issue from my Honda dealer.
- Allen, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. while driving various low and high speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed a strong odor of fuel inside the vehicle when the engine was started. Also, the contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. During another occurrence, all of the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle entered into limp mode. Furthermore, the ABS engaged without warning on two occasions. Rossi Honda (1517 S delsea drive, vineland, New Jersey 08360, (856) 692-1700) diagnosed that the oil was diluted with fuel and updated the vehicle's sensing software system; however, the failures recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
- Millville, NJ, USA
Upon starting my 2017 Honda CRV which has the 1.5L turbocharged engine, I smell an odor of gasoline. The gasoline odor is also perceived driving or stopped at a stop light.
- Broomfield, CO, USA
There is a strong smell of gasoline on the dipstick when checking oil levels. Oil levels are up to 1 inch above the highest measurable level on the dip stick. I had the oil analyzed and it showed >5% oil dilution. City gas mileage is 21-22 mpg -- way below advertised mpg. See attachments.
- Arlington, VA, USA
- Holland, MI, USA