The Lemon IndexCylinder 1 is not firing properly, so the engine runs rough and loses some power. Full P0301 page
17 owner complaints · the #5 code Honda CR-V owners name · 10% of Honda CR-V complaints that name a code (every car: 2.2%)
2000–2019 Honda CR-V · most: 2017 (8), 2019 (4), 2018 (4)
Honda CR-V owners named P0301 in 17 complaints to the U.S. government (NHTSA), most often on the 2017, 2019 and 2018 model years. The part they name most is the fuel injectors (12 complaints). Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
Honda CR-V model years that report P0301
Owner complaints naming P0301, by model year. Raw counts: years that sold more get more complaints, so this is each model year's record, not a failure rate.
What owners say caused it or fixed it
The most-named part is the fuel injectors, in 12 of the 17 complaints (71%). 8 of those mention it being replaced or repaired, and 3 say the problem came back afterwards. Next: engine software (a reflash) (5), engine computer (ECM / PCM) (3) and fuel pump (3).
- Fuel injectors12 complaints8 mention a repair or replacement, 3 of them say the problem came back · what Honda CR-V owners paid
- Software update (reflash)5 complaints5 mention a repair or replacement, 2 of them say the problem came back
- Engine computer (ECM / PCM)3 complaints3 mention a repair or replacement, 2 of them say the problem came back · what owners paid
- Fuel pump3 complaints2 mention a repair or replacement, 1 of them says the problem came back · what Honda CR-V owners paid
- Spark plugs3 complaints2 mention a repair or replacement, 2 of them say the problem came back · what Honda CR-V owners paid
6 complaints mention a recall and 5 mention a warranty.
Counted from the owners' own words: a part counts when a sentence names it with a cause or repair word. What owners wrote, not a diagnosis. A shop should confirm the cause before replacing parts.
Symptoms owners describe with P0301
35% of these complaints say the check engine light came on.
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires71%12 of 17 complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults35%6 of 17 complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode29%5 of 17 complaints
- Stalls or shuts off12%2 of 17 complaints
Share of the complaints naming P0301 whose text also describes each problem. A complaint can describe more than one.
Codes owners report with it
P0172 9 P0302 8 P0304 8 P0303 6 P0300 6
Other codes named in the same Honda CR-V complaints, and in how many.
Repair costs
Honda CR-V fuel injector replacement cost · Honda CR-V fuel pump replacement cost · Honda CR-V spark plug replacement cost
Recalls on these Honda CR-V years
- Fuel system, gasoline · 2017, 2018, 2019 · issued 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. NHTSA 23V858000 - Fuel system, gasoline · 2018, 2019 · issued 2021
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. NHTSA 21V215000 - Fuel system, gasoline · 2019 · issued 2019
The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail. NHTSA 19V569000 - Fuel system, gasoline · 2017 · issued 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. NHTSA 17V442000
4 recalls for the same systems (engine and fuel) on the Honda CR-V model years above. A recall for the same system isn't proof it's behind P0301. Recall work is free at any dealer: check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with our VIN check.
Keep going
- P0301: meaning, causes and every car that reports it
- Honda CR-V reliability by year
- 2017 Honda CR-V problems and recalls
Other codes Honda CR-V owners report
P0172 P0303 P0304 P0302 P0087 P0300 P219F
P0301 on other cars
Ford Escape (53) · Ford Edge (43) · Honda Odyssey (27) · Ford Fusion (23) · Honda Accord (18) · Honda Pilot (10)
The details
How we count
We read every owner complaint in the NHTSA file whose text names this trouble code, and count the ones filed about this model (matched by the make, model and model year on the complaint). Mileage is what the owner entered on the form.
Parts: a complaint counts for a part when one of the owner's own sentences names that part together with a cause word (failed, bad, diagnosed, caused by, leaking ...) or a repair word (replaced, repaired, new, reprogrammed ...). "Came back" means the same complaint also says the problem returned or the repair didn't fix it. These are counts of what owners wrote, not a diagnosis, and one complaint can name several parts.
Complaints are reports, not proof of a defect, and most owners never file one. Popular models get more complaints, so the counts are not a failure rate. The code meaning is the standard SAE J2012 definition in our own words, or the carmaker's meaning where we verified it for that make.
What P0301 means
Cylinder 1 is not firing properly, so the engine runs rough and loses some power. A flashing check engine light means the misfire is serious enough to damage the catalytic converter, so slow down and get it checked right away.
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
- Spark plug or ignition coil on cylinder 1
- Fuel injector on cylinder 1
- Vacuum leak near that cylinder
- Low compression (valve or piston ring problem)
Check the complaints yourself
NHTSA complaint numbers (search them at nhtsa.gov): 11757046, 11734936, 11732568, 11722958, 11711307, 11705539, 11700464, 11652764, 11645094, 11619589, 11609255, 11583747 and 5 more.
Quick answers
What does P0301 mean on a Honda CR-V?
Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected. Cylinder 1 is not firing properly, so the engine runs rough and loses some power. A flashing check engine light means the misfire is serious enough to damage the catalytic converter, so slow down and get it checked right away.
Which Honda CR-V years have the most P0301 complaints?
In complaints to NHTSA, owners of the 2017 (8), 2019 (4), 2018 (4) Honda CR-V named P0301 most (17 complaints in all, 2000–2019). Raw counts, not a failure rate.
What fixes P0301 on a Honda CR-V?
Owners most often name the fuel injectors (12 of 17 complaints), then engine software (a reflash) and engine computer (ECM / PCM). That's what owners wrote, not a diagnosis: have a shop confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
Can I drive my Honda CR-V with P0301?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints that name P0301 on the Honda CR-V, counted by The Lemon Index; NHTSA recalls; repair bills owners named. Meanings: SAE J2012 in our own words. Owner reports, not a diagnosis or repair advice for your car.