The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. the contact noticed a strong odor of fuel near the area of the crank case. There was also an internal leak that caused fuel to enter the oil. The dealer (chapman Honda tucson, 4426 E 22nd St, tucson, AZ 85711, (520) 445-4024) changed the oil, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

- Tuson, AZ, USA

On or about October 5th, after reading consumer reports article about fuel in the engine oil I went and smelled my 2018 Honda CR-V's AWD ex oil dip stick and smelled a very strong oder of fuel. On Monday Oct. 8th I called my Honda dealership and they advised to schedule service for a check of the issue. On Tuesday Oct 9th I brought my CR-V in for scheduled service check, the following is the summary off the customer's copy of the invoice. "customer states there is a fuel smell mixed with oil states dipstick smell like fuel - check and advise advised customer this is a known issue and Honda has yet to come up with a counter measure for issue at this time advised customer he will be notified when fix is available." I will repeat "this is a know issue and Honda has yet to come up with counter measure for issue" I was verbally advised that my vehicle was reported to Honda as having the "known issue", I was also advised that this issue Honda believes is related to colder climates. I take that to mean Honda is aware every CR-V with the 1.5 liter turbo engine (dream engine) has this issue but it only manifests itself in colder climates. Also interesting is Honda is waiting to ship the 2019 models until fix is available, but not taking 2018 models off the market because that would mean Honda is recalling the vehicle.

- West Chicago, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. when the contact checked the engine oil level, he found fuel mixed with the engine oil. The vehicle was taken to heritage Honda bel air (1800 bel air road, fallston, md 21047, 410-343-5644) and the engine oil was replaced, but the dealer was unable to determine why fuel was mixed with the engine oil. The dealer stated that there was no remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 100.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle and the check oil indicator illuminated. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the oil dip stick reading was extremely high and the odor of fuel was also present in the oil. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Sierra Honda, 1450 S. shamrock ave, monrovia, ca) and it was confirmed that the odor of fuel was present in the oil and the oil dip stick reading was excessively high. The dealer also noticed that the oil color had darkened. The contact was informed that the manufacturer was aware of the failure, but no repair was presently available. The oil was changed and the fuel odor was no longer present; however, approximately one month later, the fuel odor returned and the oil dip stick indicated that the oil level was very high. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 4,100.

- Glen Dora, CA, USA

2018 CRV-exl purchased on 9/3/18, our 5th Honda (3rd CRV), currently at 620 miles. We've always been impressed with the reliability of Honda vehicles, until recently. Last Friday (10/8/18), cnn news reported on a consumer reports (cr) article regarding the CRV 2018 engine problems, involving fuel mixing w/ engine oil. Apparently, there's an issue regarding gas mixing w/ oil in 2017 & 2018 Honda crvs with 1.5-liter engines, possibly causing stalling and engine damage. Numerous cr and NHTSA complaints involved stalling, loss of power, and smell of gas in the passenger cabin. Honda is working on a fix next month. Owners are advised to check the oil level on their crvs as it will be higher and less viscous if mixed w/ gas. We checked our CRV's oil last night and noticed the strong smell of gas on the dipstick. Brought the CRV this morning to our Honda dealership. Service rep reported that their test revealed no gas mixed w/ the oil and that the smell is from a special oil additive that Honda uses in new vehicles. We were advised to bring the CRV back for an oil change at 1500 miles. Rep was not aware of the cr & NHTSA complaints on gas leaking into the engine oil, until we told him. We agreed to bring the CRV back for the oil change. Called Honda to confirm the fix in November and mentioned our visit to the dealership. Customer rep insisted that Honda does not put any oil additive in the new crvs and that I was miss-informed by the service rep. I was referred to the CRV manual on page 572, stating that oil additives may adversely affect the engine performance and durability. I was assured that Honda engineers are working on the fix for the problem. I was directed to take my CRV to another dealership for a 2nd opinion and oil analysis. We're in the 'wait and see' mode until the fix is deployed next month.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

While driving home from local shopping center a strong smell of gas came in to the passenger cabin. It is a new Honda CR-V with 475 miles at the time. When I got home, I checked the oiled, it smelled of gas.

- East Brunswick, NJ, USA

When checking the oil dipstick with a 1.5L turbo engine, I noticed the oil smelled of gasoline and and is not the consistency of engine oil. I did this first after the car sat in the garage overnight and after driving on the highway for 25 minutes 2X in an attempt to 'burn off' the gasoline with the end result being the same.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

Starting to do the gas dilution in the oil. Oil has a very strong smell of gas.

- Hemlock, MI, USA

Strong smell of gasoline on oil dipstick (repeated this three times and got the same result each time). I was prompted to check this after reading a consumers report alert about the owners of 2017 and 2018 CR-V's reporting a problem with gasoline leaking into the oil system.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

At around 7200 miles I checked the oil and found it to be above the full line. The oil was very thin and had the distinct smell of gas. After short drives at lower speeds, the passenger compartment smells of gas. I don't smell gas in the passenger compartment when traveling long distances at high speeds.

- South Milwaukee, WI, USA

When the vehicle is in motion at low speeds on inclined roads the engine is in a state where it is stalling over and over again. I have to accelerate harder to prevent the engine from completely stalling out. This is also followed by a smell of gas in the passenger compartment of the car.

- Seattle, WA, USA

I live in a temperate climate and use this vehicle predominantly for short, side street trips while the vehicle is in economy mode (econ button). When used solely in this manor for a period of months, the oil and exhaust have a strong stench of unburned gasoline. The fumes inside the cabin that build up in between vehicle uses can get very strong. So much so that on numerous occasions after getting into the car I felt dizzy, disoriented and sick to my stomach. A vehicle that can build up noxious fumes inside the cabin that make you disoriented and sick is not safe or healthy. If a driver is unaware that their state of mind has been altered by the fumes (dui?), it could lead to an accident or worse. Not only should NHTSA open an safety investigation into this matter, but environmental impact and health studies should be conducted by the epa to ascertain what other hazards are at play here. Date of incident and mileage listed is arbitrary, as this is an ongoing safety hazard.

- Rohnert Park, CA, USA

Just bought a new 2018 CRV exl I've had it less than 2 weeks and put 600 miles on it, there was a smell of gas in the cabin when my wife and child were driving in town. When they got home I realized it was from gas getting into the oil. When the oil dipstick was checked a strong smell of gas was noticeable and the oil level read high on the dipstick. Took it to Honda the next business day and they confirmed what was happening. Honda dealer contacted Honda tech support for assistance with the issue, 5 days later dealer called and said car was ready for pick up. Once there dealer said there is no current fix for the car and Honda was working on a tsb to fix the issue. They did change the oil, but after driving it for a few days I already smell gas in the oil again. This is not acceptable. The dealers hands are tied with no fix available, I called Honda customer care and opened a case with them. Case manager has yet to contact me with any news. I feel this is a major safety hazard not only from smelling gas in the cabin, but also from gas in the oil and potential fire hazard if the gas oil level becomes to diluted.

- Jamestown, NY, USA

Car accelerates rapidly, surges forward when I step on the gas. I could not stop in time to avoid collision.

- Harrison, NY, USA

Rising oil level due to contamination of oil with fuel and water, 2018 Honda CRV ex. On June 18, 2018, while my wife was traveling at 70 mph on cruise control, every computer assisted warning unexpectedly evented on the dash (hill assist, acc, collision mitigation, brake system, cel, TPMS, road departure, traction, power steering, vsa), the CRV immediately and harshly self-braked (out of the control of the driver). The Honda dealership service personnel determined that this occurred due to the oil level in the direct-injected earth dreams 1.5L reaching a level of 21mm above the current limit (the resolution given by Honda tech-line was to change the oil and filter every 500 miles). Had my wife been followed by another vehicle she certainly would have been rear-ended, injured and possibly killed. This is a well known issue with the direct-injected 1.5L earth dreams turbo engine. Honda has no fix for it, and can only recommend that we change the oil every 500 miles. To date, since the initial occurrence on 6/18/2018, we've had the CRV back to the same dealership to change the oil and filter an average of every 2 weeks (7/5/2018, 7/19/2018, and 8/3/2018). We'll be returning to the dealership by 8/17/2018 for yet another oil and filter change, this vehicle is unsafe to drive, when under cruise control, due to the oil contamination, the rising oil level, causing the unexpected firing of computer assisted features.

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

2018 Honda CRV-ex - strong gasoline smell in oil - total mileage 1600. Took CRV to dealer today to check gas smell in oil. Tech confirmed strong gas smell in oil and very black and runny (thin watery like). The tech indicated that this was not his first like experience with the new CRV - he said he'd experienced other ones. They changed the oil and filter with full synthetic oil. I requested and received a sample of my old oil along with documentation. The service manager indicated that he hadn't heard anything about this problem. Anyway, we will change our oil very often until this issue is hopefully, safely resolved. We're very concerned about the "fuel in oil" issue.

- West Chester, PA, USA

Purchased car new in January 2018. Noticed heat didn't get very warm, and would cool off at a traffic light, or on a downhill. Winter in Delaware was not severe in January. Around 2200 miles, I checked my oil, found it about a half quart high, and smelled strongly of gasoline. Oil is also very dark, nearly black. 1/2 quart extra gasoline in oil sump of 3.7 quarts, means about 12% of the oil was gasoline. This presents 2 major dangers: Fire hazard from excess gasoline in oil, and engine failure, due to lack of proper lubrication. I've brought my car in to Honda twice, and 2400 & 4000 miles, both times, they contacted Honda techline, and provided an oil and filter change free of charge. I am minimizing my use of this vehicle, hoping Honda will port "the china solution" to the us soon. As Honda doesn't seem to be acknowledging the problem in the us or Canada, it will likely be up to the regulators or lawyers to force them to take the problem seriously. NHTSA - please step up, require a solution, before we start finding burning Honda on the roadside.

- Newark, DE, USA

New 2018 CR-V was purchased in February. With some reported issues with oil dilution reported on 2017 CR-V models I kept a close watch on the oil level. No issue before or after the 1st oil change from the dealership. (6000miles) this week after a random check on the oil level I discovered it was way above the normal level oil level with definite gasoline smell. I took it to a Honda dealer and they checked the vehicle over (10000 miles) after comprehensive testing including each individual cylinder they could find no issues. (Honda tech line was involved)the dealer service rep commented that they had no fix for the issue and that there was no recall. I was given a free oil/filter change and sent on my way. I took the car to work after the dealership and then home (40 miles total approx.) after sitting overnight I checked the dipstick today and the level is right where the orange plastic indicator piece meets the metal dipstick. Already above normal again. Oil was very soupy dripping from dipstick (normal 0-20W oil does not do this) so just overnight the problem has returned, not in a cold climate. No excessive idling since yesterday after the oil change. I think the reason more people have not reported this is many have not checked their dipstick/ oil level. And why would you if you are driving a new car. Oil is breaking down the lubrication of the oil. This is a very serious problem especially for a car with a turbo which depends on that oil. Ticking time bomb for Honda and sadly for me as well.

- Houston, TX, USA

The engine is making oil as we drive it. There is a gas smell inside the car. We dont drive short distances with it like the dealer said would make it happen

- Luxemburg, WI, USA

Very strong smell of gasoline inside the car and standing beside the car on the drivers side after refueling at gas station. I did not see any spilled gas or any leaks. Smell got worse inside the car on the 3 mile drive home and was very strong when I pulled into the garage. I checked again about an hour later and the smell had decreased about 50%.

- Beaverton, OR, USA