10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,377 miles

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problem #189

Dec 062019

CR-V

  • 93,760 miles
2018 CR-V all warning light came on after starting car in preparation to go to work. As I was pulling out of driveway car was not getting any power car fluttered and I smelled gas. I turned it off then restarted it was ok. I took it to the dealership. They performed: (93760 tech verified concern.pulled codes P0300; P0301; P0302; P0303; P0304 and P0172.found warranty extension open for vehicle.19-032. 1245B6A 110 reset the maintenance minder.updated the pgm-fi and tcu software.replaced the oil;ac control unit and throttle position reset and PCM idle learn procedure.inspected spark plugs. 1245B6/.8 1245B6A/.3 03217/03214 fpn:37805-5pa-A85 and software update that they said the car needed and the lights went off. Few days later light came back on went back to dealership then was told I needed the 4 fuel injectors $1300 to replace them. Did some research online to find that several people are having the same issue. While these lights are on there is no cruise control, lane assist or anything. Called Honda and there was no known issue. Dealership suggested maybe Honda will pay to fix issue... well, of course no such luck.

- Moncks Corner, SC, USA

problem #188

Feb 232021

CR-V

  • miles
3wks feb23, 2021 I purchased a 2018 Honda CRV I was looking at some customers that complaining about oil deletion in the engine, I'm very worried because I do get a gas smell inside my car, from the exhaust and when I check the engine oil dipstick. It doesn't show as a recall but it is very concerning and I'm worried the vehicle would burst into flames.

- Newark, NJ, USA

problem #187

Feb 172021

CR-V

  • 44,000 miles
2018 Honda CR-V with 44000 miles on it. All the warning lights started scrolling across the dash screen while idling in a parking lot. Restarted the car, and the warnings continued to scroll. Brought to Honda dealer, and diagnostic showed that all four fuel injectors needed to be replaced, not covered by warranty, cost $1,000. The vehicle is well maintained, and always use quality fuel. I have never experienced problems with the fuel injectors in previous vehicles.

- New Brighton, MN, USA

problem #186

Jan 152021

CR-V

  • 26,000 miles
I was on highway I35 heading to dallas driving 70mph. Suddenly my check engine light started blinking and my car completely shut down automatically when I was in the middle of 18 wheelers and other traffic zooming by me honking due to my speed drastically dropping. I had to coast across 3 lanes of heavy traffic to get over to the shoulder. I was terrified I was going to get slam into by one of the many semi-trucks. It was terrifying. Called and had my car towed. Cleo bay Honda (kileen, tx) said it was a misfire of one of the fuel injectors. When I picked it up the following week, I got back on the freeway to head back to georgetown and the samething happened again. I again was forced to cross 2-3 lanes by coasting to get over to the shoulder. They now are going to replace all 4 fuel injectors, but I have lost all confidence in this car's safety. I do not want to take it on the freeway again, fearing the 3rd time I will be killed. I dodged two bullets with this car, why should I be forced to Dodge anymore? very scary! this car was programed to shut down when a misfire occurs but they fail to consider where the driver might be when it happens. Twice it happened when I was on a busy freeway and I lost all speed with cars/semi-trucks going 70-75mph past me and I am forced to cross 3 lanes of traffic to get to a safe location. The fear that happened the first time was still frightening and to have it happen a second time was terrifying and I don't feel safe anymore driving it. If not me someone will be killed or seriously injured due to this defect!

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #185

Dec 242020

CR-V

  • 63,000 miles
I have a 2018 Honda CRV ex. The check engine light came on with the emissions system problem warning at times, and at other times, all warning lights came on simultaneously. At times it drives fine while one or all these lights are on, but twice when I was driving 30-40 mph, I have lost power, having to pull off to the side of the road.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #184

Jun 112020

CR-V

  • 40,000 miles
Driving car on slight uphill grade a a misfire occurred causing a flashing check engine light. Throttle control was defeated by design and the car came to a stop in a lane with no shoulder and semi trucks behind me. Was able to cycle key a few times and throttle control was restored until car misfired again and same thing happened again. Talked to local Honda service department and was told that what happened is by design, to protect the catalytic converter in the event of a misfire..this is a dangerous design flaw. There are other ways to protect the catalytic converter and still leave the car running with at least partial power. Many manufacturers simply cut fuel delivery to the cylinder that is misfiring, leaving you less power but still safe to drive.. this problem is a simple fix for Honda with a reflash. This dangerous situation was created by a simple spark plug issue on one cylinder.

- Medford, OR, USA

problem #183

Oct 212020

CR-V

  • 114,533 miles
About a month ago, I was parking my CRV and all of my dashboard warning lights came on. My cruise. Lane keep assist other features are completely disabled when this happens. My dealership states I need fuel injectors. I have done research on this problem, and Honda is very aware of this fuel injector problem. They actually put an extended warranty in place on the powertrain to remedy this. Unfortunately the powertrain warranty does not cover fuel injectors.on one occasion. Nov. 3 2020, my car stalled while going 70 miles per hour on the highway. Afterwards I smelled a strong fuel smell in my car. I have smelled this odor several times, however Honda says this is not a safety issue. I bought the car Jan. 2020. It had 89K miles on it. I did not think this new car would need an extended warranty. So Honda wants over $1100 to put fuel injectors in. I have read online about the many issues with the 2017 and 2018 crvs. The dream motor is a problem and Honda knows it. I guess it will take someone dying before anyone will pay me any attention. Honda says this is not a safety problem therefore I am assuming it is safe to drive, as I have to have my car. I am a nurse and travel on my job. I have no cruise, lane keep assist, lane stability or any of those features. I dont know how this car will pass inspection like this. Please help me. Google problems with 2018 CRV......Honda knows all about it. I have already filed a complaint with them. Please advise if seeking legal counsel will be beneficial to me. Thank you.

- Kings Mountain, NC, USA

problem #182

Oct 172020

CR-V

  • 36,000 miles
2 problems, when vehicle is moving, audio display panel glicthes in/out, brightness goes from bright to dim to completely blacked out display without being touched. Glitches out like that for several minutes, completely uncontrollable and cannot use your audio display/radio nothing. While stationary car would not start. When you attempt to start car display says brake problem, and then parking brake problem, no audio display lights up nothing, engine start button blinks red and car goes off completely, smelled gas during this attempt to start car. Jumped started the car took it to local auto parts store to check car battery, battery has more than enough charge. Attached pics and video.

- Rockwall, TX, USA

problem #181

Sep 282020

CR-V

  • 40,000 miles
I keep smelling gasoline and having to get oil changes well before 5,000 miles. I believe that gas is getting into the oil. I have complained to the dealership service department and have been told that there is no fix available. I fear that the engine is going to give out soon.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #180

Jul 292020

CR-V

  • miles
I parked my car in my garage with half a tank of gas on Sunday. On Wednesday I went to start my car to no avail. I called roadside assistance to jump start my vehicle. This worked, however my gas was now on empty. The vehicle had been locked, no lights on in an enclosed garage for 3 days. I have only used it for short drives since March due to covid-19.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #179

Feb 012019

CR-V

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that that gasoline leaked into the engine oil and caused engine oil dilution. The contact stated that there was evidence of gasoline on the dipstick. The vehicle was taken to Honda motor work (1475 South barrington road, barrington, il 60010, (847)-381-8900), where the contact was informed to monitor the oil level and to have the vehicle inspected every 1,000 miles. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

problem #178

Mar 172020

CR-V

  • 16,381 miles
There is a very strong gasoline smell in the engine oil. The oil level is much higher on the dipstick than at the last oil change, indicating gasoline is somehow making its way into the oil. There is a gasoline smell in the cabin on every trip. Car is owned and operated in atlanta, ga.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #177

Feb 272020

CR-V

  • miles
I smell gasoline inside the car after I start the engine. The gasoline smell is not present on initial start up but happens when I run errands which requires many stops. It usually happens when the temperature is below 40 degrees. It is necessary to open windows to ventilate the cabin. I have also lost the sensors three times and my screen has gone black requiring me to reboot. I have talked to technician three times since owning this vehicle and they have had it in the shop twice for diagnostic testing. They are unable to determine the cause. I have gone online and this is a common and known problem with 2017 and 2018 crvs. Why haven't I received a recall notice to have the gas dilution fixed?

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #176

Mar 092020

CR-V

  • 16,500 miles
Stalling while driving when stopped the fuel level is high, known Honda oil dilution problem checked by East coast Honda myrtle beach S C they replaced the fuel injectors pipes and oil again for 3rd time. Continually overfull crankcas. Honda has an open case also #10008784 and dealership is working on the solution but it still exists! I already have a NHTSA case # 11277446 but I can not locate it and telephone clerk was snotty about me giving her the info and me asking for specific instructions.

- Oak Island, NC, USA

problem #175

Feb 082020

CR-V

  • 2,200 miles
Approximately 2,200 miles. Driving normally at about 35mph. Car started severely misfiring. And quickly started losing power. Car would not accelerate over 9 mph..warning lights came on. Pulled over immediately. Visually checked motor including oil dipstick. Strong smell of gas and oil level was above normal. Gas in the oil. Had to be towed to dealership. I was informed by the Honda service tech there was gas in the oil and plugs were fouled. Oil dillution problem.

- Manitowoc, WI, USA

problem #174

Feb 182020

CR-V

  • 15,185 miles
While driving on 45 mph road on 2020 Feb 18 morning, the vehicle came to sudden stop after I crossed a signal intersection. There were no vehicles in the front or back luckily and I did not get damaged. I took the CR-V to perfection Honda in rio rancho, after holding the vehicle for check up for 24 hrs, they did not give a meaningful reason and only given irrelevant answer. I found 380,000 similar Honda CR-V have been recalled in china. Below is the website link for the consumer reports article. Https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/Honda-CR-V-affected-by-engine-trouble/

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #173

Nov 222019

CR-V

  • 16,000 miles
While in motion the CR-V continues to bright light oncoming traffic, as well as the steering wheel pull towards oncoming traffic abruptly while the volume of the stereo goes constantly from loud to mute, and the door lock/ unlocks being continual. Vehicle has stalled out on different occasions. There is odor of gasoline while inside the vehicle, usage of fuel drastically increased, noticed our throats hurting/ voice hoarseness/ coughing/ passenger pass out until windows are cracked open (carbon monoxide?). constant sputtering, no horsepower, can't stay with the flow of traffic on interstate, brakes do not want to work on different occasions, vehicle abruptly slams on the brakes at times saying road departure (clearly we are not departing the roadway). Doors to the back have not allowed the passengers in the back to open them, causing the children to panic in fear of being trapped in the vehicle. The remote start has only worked (2) times in a years time. There has been a buzzing/ humming motor sound coming from the rear axle area after the vehicle has been stationary for over (5) hours. Gasoline has now been noticed in the oil. The dash periodically goes completely black unable to see anything. The automatic lights (dimming/ bright lights) does not work, and has only worked (1) time. A couple of occasions it has smoked, like large clouds of smoke from the exhaust anytime the accelerator was pushed. Fearful of traveling in the CR-V, we do not use after dark, the amount spent on fuel has more than doubled and we do drastically less driving in the CR-V since the increasing fuel usage. At times it feels as if the vehicle is controlled by someone else, it's difficult correcting the steering when it is pulling towards oncoming traffic.

- Sheridan, AR, USA

problem #172

Aug 152019

CR-V

  • 7,000 miles
Gas was found in the oil. Noticed at 7,000 miles and at 10,000 mile oil change

- Minonk, IL, USA

problem #171

Jan 132020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 28,000 miles
I have had numerous problems with my CRV, most recently a complete malfunction where car did not go over 10 mph and dashboard lights all flashing on alert. Honda mechanics told me this was my fault for overfilling my oil tank. Wanted to charge me $2500 for a new catalytic converter. After much negotiating they lowered cost. However I have since seen this is a common problem with this model and should have been recognized as such.

- Pelham, NY, USA

problem #170

Jan 142020

CR-V

  • 8,250 miles
While driving at a slow speed in a parking lot vehicle misfired and all electrical components became nonfunctional. Lost some control of the vehicle. Parked car immediately and car started to rev itself while in park without pushing the pedal. All system alert indicators came on indicating issues with multiple electrical & engine components. Turned car off for a minute. Turned car back on and all indicator lights remained. Called local Honda dealership immediately and had towed to dealership. Honda dealership indicated that they noticed misfires as well when testing and car was not performing well. Dealership indicated the following in diagnostic report: "found engine oil to be over filled. Code P0300 randam misfire. There was gas in the fuel - performed oil change and updated the pgm - fi system" after conducting research we found that this is a known issue with Honda CRV 2018 models, but there is not an official recall. It is a known issue by Honda that gas gets in to the oil panel and dilutes the oil with gas. This is both a safety and mechanical issue that needs fixed. This is a safety issue as had our car misfired at higher speed this could have easily caused an accident with the amount of lost control of the vehicle. This will also assuredly effect the life of the vehicles engine as oil is diluted by gas. The dealership was not forthcoming with information regarding this known issue by Honda of gas getting into the oil tank and causing stalling and misfires issues just as what happened to us. It was not until we told them we found information on it ourselves did they recognize it. We were informed by the dealership that our particular VIN had already had the update and fix that was suggested by Honda for this issue. If that is the case, then it did not remedy our vehicle, and this is still a safety issue Honda needs to rectify with its customers.

- Ankeny, IA, USA

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