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All cars · Honda CR-V · 2017

2017 Honda CR-V. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index237100 = average car
Complaints946NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold377,895U.S. model year
Per 100K sold250complaints
Year rank#23 of 23#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD28 / 34 / 30Regular$2,100
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD27 / 33 / 29Regular$2,150
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD26 / 32 / 28Regular$2,200
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD25 / 31 / 27Regular$2,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,900 and 35,000 miles. Median 17,500, from 957 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine15,0007,700–27,800336
Electrical19,5007,900–37,000215
Fuel or ev drive system14,3006,000–27,200154
Automatic emergency braking48,00035,000–60,10043
Brakes17,5008,600–34,000104

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine38%
Electrical21%
Fuel or ev drive system19%
Brakes10%
Transmission & drivetrain9%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1,77642428047

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 7

  • 26V332000 May 2026 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    Risk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involve

  • 23V858000 Dec 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

  • 23V524000 Jul 2023 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk. An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CF7.

  • 23V158000 Mar 2023 Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. 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.

    Risk. An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.

  • 18V663000 Sep 2018 Steering / Electric Power Assist System

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. 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. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.

    Risk. The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

  • 17V442000 Jul 2017 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CR-V 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel supply pipe that may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the pipe disconnecting and leaking while driving.

    Risk. If the pipe disconnects, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the disconnected pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KH1.

  • 17V256000 Apr 2017 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

    Risk. If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KF3 (CR-V)and KF4 (RDX).

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenInadvertent automatic emergency braking2024–
ClosedInadvertent automatic emergency braking20222024

Manufacturer communications 291

Honda filed 291 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • "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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Honda CR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Honda CR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

YouTube repair topics

98 videos about the 2017–2022 Honda CR-V, 25.1M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical1589K
Transmission & shifter2483K
Oil changes & service3450K
Brakes & ABS3445K
Timing chain & engine3438K
Gauges, lights & wiring3428K
Oil dilution & oil burning3384K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x41189K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201482300335,019Engine
2015135454345,647Engine
201656199357,335Engine
2017237946377,895Engine
2018209803379,013Engine
2019120472384,168Automatic emergency braking
202056176333,502Automatic emergency braking

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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