10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,305 miles

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problem #255

Feb 152019

CR-V

  • 9,700 miles
I noticed the oil level being over full in the fall of 2018, at that time we had about 6,000 miles on the vehicle. At 7237 miles I had my first oil change our dealer on October 15, 2018. I became aware of the oil dilution issue after receiving a letter from Honda regarding service bulletin 18-114. I checked the oil level and found it to be way over-filled on December 1, 2018. I visited the dealer and they advised that a permanent fix was on its way and I should wait for a formal recall, however I was very concerned about the long term affect on our car's engine so I returned to the dealer and expressed my displeasure with the delay. They called me a day or two later indicating that they would perform the recall work which was completed on January 8, 2019. I checked the oil level immediately after the oil change and found it was at the top of the orange plastic tip of the dipstick (I realize the full level is at the top hole in the orange tip). Hoping that the oil dilution issue was fixed, I checked the oil again today, February 15, 2019 after the vehicle sat in the garage all night. The oil level was found to be way above the full mark and beyond the top of the orange tip by more than '. the oil dilution issue has not been corrected in my vehicle. I filed a complaint with Honda mc and received a phone call from a tech who informed me that "there was no issue with the vehicle and if the check engine light came on to return to the dealer". I expressed my displeasure with this response and she repeated her "canned" response. I am not the only owner of this vehicle/engine with the same issue. I request that the NHTSA formally investigate this matter as the Canadian and chinese governments have and have found this matter to be real.

- Columbus, IN, USA

problem #254

Nov 302018

CR-V

  • 2,000 miles
The engine fails to reach full operating temperature. Gas is finding its way into the oil pan and producing an overfill condition. The cabin smells of gasoline. The electronics are unreilable and are often of line

- Edina, MN, USA

problem #253

Feb 232019

CR-V

  • 5,835 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic for an oil change, the contact was informed that there was no engine oil evident on the dipstick, the oil pan was seeping at the crank pulley, and there was an oil leak at the bell housing. Cleo bay Honda (located at 3907 E central Texas expy, killeen, tx 76543, (254) 690-7355) was contacted and an appointment was made to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 5,835.

- Goergetown, TX, USA

problem #252

Oct 112018

CR-V

  • 4,000 miles
Gas gets into the oil under normal driving conditions

- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

problem #251

Feb 202019

CR-V

  • 5,000 miles
Oil dilution problem - I smell gas from exhaust, oil dip stick, cabin and when I opened the oil cap, also vehicle is not maintaining the proper temperature while driving with the heat on. This maybe be potentially dangerous to occupants as well as vehicle and engine.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #250

Apr 302018

CR-V

  • 100 miles
2018 Honda CRV has oil diluted by gas and causes the crankcase oil to be overfilled. Also smell of raw gas in cabin. Dealer has no fix. I got them to do the software upgrade but no change. Purchased the car new in April 2018 and immediately had the above mention problems. Had the oil changed and no improvement. Very concerned about the longevity of the engine and safety to car with that much gas in the oil

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #249

Jan 142019

CR-V

  • miles
2018 Honda CRV exl. Consumer writes with concerns to a oil dilution problem with newly purchased vehicle.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #248

Dec 102018

CR-V

  • 300 miles
Noticed a strong odor of gas on the oil dipstick along with a strong odor of gas in the cabin area. The smell is so strong that it causes the occupants to become sick. The smell is normally when its sitting, idling or when you first start it when the engine is cold.

- Prior Lake, MN, USA

problem #247

Feb 192019

CR-V

  • 11,000 miles
Oil dilution in engine. Only 1,000 miles after oil change my oil smells like gas and is 1/4" above max level. Honda says no further fixes after the repair already completed. Told vehicle is at risk for stalling and total engine failure.

- Trooper, PA, USA

problem #246

Dec 052018

CR-V 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,800 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that fuel was leaking into the oil and the check engine indicator kept randomly illuminating. Bosak Honda Michigan city (710 hwy 20, Michigan city, in 46360, 1-219-874-4293) was notified and stated that the manufacturer sent notification of campaign number: 1245A2 for a product and software update. The dealer serviced the manufacturer campaign, which was not a manufacturer recall, but the remedy failed to provide a permanent repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided a case number. The manufacturer had not issued any fuel system or engine recalls. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 11,800.

- Laporte, IN, USA

problem #245

Feb 122019

CR-V

  • 12,000 miles
Fuel in the oil, slow warmup and stalling

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #244

Jul 022018

CR-V

  • 5,000 miles
The engine oil has a strong gasoline smell and gets dirty soon after an oil change.

- Nicholasville, KY, USA

problem #243

Feb 162019

CR-V

  • 220 miles
Just purchased a 2018 Honda touring CRV with 300 miles that I purchase and there's only three days old the vehicle has problems accelerating and has loud knocking noises from the engine. My oil looks to be over filled and I am smelling gasoline I believe on the oil cap. The noise has gotten more louder over the past few days that I have been driving my vehicle. My main concern is the feeling of loss power when I am driving.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

problem #242

Aug 052018

CR-V

  • 8,000 miles
Severe oil dilution in 1.5L turbo engine. Live/ drive in warm climate (new orleans). Level on dipstick continually climbs upward to greater than 21mm above full mark which translates to 24.7% dilution. We do not drive short trips...engine temperature gauge is up to normal within 3 blocks from our house and about 3 minutes after startup. We drive almost exclusively on interstate highways

- Destrehan, LA, USA

problem #241

Aug 272018

CR-V

  • 10 miles
This car has suffered from oil dilution with gasoline since it was purchased in August 2018. I have taken it to the dealer who changed the oil at my expense and claimed that increasing oil in the crankcase is normal and should be expected. The oil level increases about 1 quart for every 2000 miles driven and the oil smells like gasoline. This problem happens at all ambient temperatures, and regardless of whether the vehicle is traveling in short trips or extended highway drives.

- Millersville, MD, USA

problem #240

Feb 152019

CR-V

  • 3,500 miles
While driving the vehicle the odor of gasoline is present inside the vehicle from time to time. Upon checking the oil level there is gasoline in the oil. It is dark milky looking that smells of gasoline, and after touching it with your finger clearly your finger smells of gasoline as well.

- Northridge, CA, USA

problem #239

Feb 142019

CR-V

  • 9,700 miles
After having a mandatory update done by Honda January 3 2019 I no longer have heat in my vehicle when its below freezing. My windows cannot stay defrosted or safe to see out of. I have to keep pulling over to scrape windows during storms. Also February 14 I noticed my engine rapping badly. I had it towed to the Honda dealer. My engine oil was 1 inch over the high fill line. Honda corporate told the dealership to tell me that it's 100% normal and fine, and oil dilution is normal and fine. My engine is rapping badly, I have had coworkers who are ase certified look at the vehicle and they said that's engine damage and the engine will fail and probably soon. My oil was last changed 1600 miles ago, and in that time it got 1 inch over filled, gasoline is in my oil now. Honda denies the heat and the oil dilution. You must intervene and help Honda CRV customers! there are thousands of U S experiencing this and Honda refuses to help!! please help! I have a video of my engine rapping, compared it to other Honda CRV's and mine is definitely got something wrong!

- Ware, MA, USA

problem #238

Feb 062019

CR-V

  • 2,400 miles
Car temperature gauge was not heating up properly. In cold weather when ideling would not move from cold position, therefore produce no heat. When driving it at 35miles an hour gauge would go up some, and when slowing to 25 miles gauge would drop back down to cold, with no heat. Car would also stall after it was started and left in park when I would get in to put it in drive. This would all happen during cold weather. Honda did the recall because they found the gas and oil mixture problem. Did an oil change and did the recall update on control panel and software.got the car back and it is still having the same problem with the temperature gauge dropping down to cold and loss of heat, when driving short trips. Honda said they could not figure out how to fix it.

- Gibsonia, PA, USA

problem #237

Nov 152018

CR-V

  • miles
Oil dilution in 1.5 L turbo engine. Strong smell of fuel outside vehicle. Only have <9000 miles and have had to change oil 3 times as level goes up ans smells of gas. Currently have 300 miles on this oil change and can already see level rising. All driving is 20 plus mile trips.

- Bourbonnais, IL, USA

problem #236

Feb 082019

CR-V

  • 4,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor while the vehicle was being driven. The contact checked the dipstick and noticed fuel in the engine oil. The vehicle was taken to team Honda (located at 4613 E Lincoln hwy, merrillville, in 46410, (219) 947-3900) to be diagnosed. The vehicle was serviced per manufacturer communication number: Apas12142018901 (equipment, engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.

- Crown Point, IN, USA

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