The Lemon Index2017 Honda CR-V.
The 2017 Honda CR-V is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 946 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 237, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 7 recalls, and it gets 27 to 30 mpg combined. The best Honda CR-V year is 2001.
Lemon alert. 2.4× the average car's complaints.
Best year 2001
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 98 YouTube videos about the 2017–2022 Honda CR-V, 25.1M views. The 2017 is the same CR-V.
- Infotainment, battery & electrical589K views
2017 - 2022 Honda CR-V Key Fob Battery Replacement - How To Change Replace CRV Remote BatteriesPYR Automotive · 589K views - Transmission & shifter483K views
2017+ Honda CR-V Transmission CVT Fluid Change How To -Jonny DIYJonny DIY · 268K views · 2 videos - Oil changes & service450K views
2017+ Honda CR-V Oil Change How To -Jonny DIYJonny DIY · 209K views · 3 videos - Brakes & ABS445K views
DIY Honda CR-V Rear Brake Replacement Using Honda Tech Instructions 2017 - 2021 Models with EPBRob's Garage Woodworking · 198K views · 3 videos
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- Timing chain & engine438K views
2019 Honda CRV - The Ultimate User GuideTwo Guys and a Ride · 178K views · 3 videos - Gauges, lights & wiring428K views
2018 Honda CR-V Multiple Warning ADAS System Lights Code P2583-76Phillip Bailey · 178K views · 3 videos - Oil dilution & oil burning384K views
2017 2018 Honda CRV 1.5 Oil Dilution Product Update RecallJack of All Master of None · 212K views · 3 videos - Driveshaft, axles & 4x4189K views
Honda CRV AWD Rear Differential Fluid Change - 5th Gen - 2018 - Vortex GarageVortex Garage · 189K views
Before you buy, watch
Top 5 Problems with Honda CRV 2017 to 2022RB The Mechanic · 319K views
2017 - 2022 Honda CRV problemsBCauto_ · 182K views
2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid: Should You Buy The Hybrid?Ben Hardy · 167K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 1,776 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda CR-V year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 7K to 35K miles on the car (957 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 7K–27K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 7K–37K miles
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 6K–27K miles
Recalls 7
- airbags 2026
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- equipment 2023
The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information.
Show all 7 recalls
- seat belts 2023
A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
- steering 2018
The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged.
- fuel system, gasoline 2017
The affected vehicles have a fuel supply pipe that may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the pipe disconnecting and leaking while driving.
- equipment 2017
The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 291 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- "service news article - after shutting off the engine, you may hear certain noises coming from…
- "techline summary article - when installing the shipping fuses, never do it with the engine…
- Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2017…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenInadvertent automatic emergency braking2024
- ClosedInadvertent automatic emergency braking2022–2024
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda CR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2150–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Oil is getting diluted with gas and you can smell gas fumes in the cabin making the CR-V unsafe.
2017 Honda CR-V owner · NHTSA complaint 11123955
More owner reports
Shift knob button broke during operation resulting in loss of use of vehicle. Battery has been replaced 2 times on vehicle.
NHTSA complaint 11289655
Vehicle battery will die after two days of non starting. This happens constantly.
NHTSA complaint 11308113
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Honda CR-V reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.4× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 237; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda CR-V year by this measure since 2010 is 2011.
What are the most common 2017 Honda CR-V problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (38%), electrical (21%) and fuel or ev drive system (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda CR-V have?
7 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Honda CR-V get?
27 to 30 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Honda CR-V safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Honda CR-V problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,900 and 35,000 miles. The middle report was at 17,500 miles, from 957 complaints.
Does the 2017 Honda CR-V have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Honda CR-V cost in fuel a year?
About $2150 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Honda CR-V have?
1.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Honda CR-V year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2010 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works