Fifth generation
2017 Honda CR-V
The most reported problem on the 2017 Honda CR-V is phantom braking, with 187 complaints, usually around 30,000 miles.
- 1,771owner complaints
- 7recalls
- 42involved a crash
- 20,800median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 29, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your CR-V doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2017 model year.
- Phantom braking187 reports
- Stalling180 reports
- Brake wear174 reports
- Misfire145 reports
- Warning lights144 reports
- Dead battery142 reports
- Infotainment139 reports
- Oil consumption135 reports
- Engine rattle131 reports
- Turbo problems80 reports
- Driver assist68 reports
- Fuel tank problems56 reports
- A/C failure55 reports
- Engine failure54 reports
- Traction control light54 reports
- Overheating52 reports
- False collision warning51 reports
- Seat belt42 reports
- Airbag36 reports
Is the 2017 Honda CR-V reliable?
The 2017 Honda CR-V has 1,771 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 5.8 times the median of 307 for 2017 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 CR-V model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2016 and 2018
- Each model year from the 2016 to the 2018 draws more complaints for its age than the one before it: 36 a year, then 177 for the 2017, then 238.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Phantom braking has 187 complaints and stalling has 180, out of 1,771 in all. A quarter of the 76 owners who gave a mileage for phantom braking saw it by about 15,000 miles, and half by about 30,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 61 of the 1,771 complaints (3%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 42 reports mention a crash, 4 mention a fire and 36 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 13 of 42, fall under brake wear.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as phantom braking, stalling and brake wear. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2018 at 418 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 138. So far in 2026, 101 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking), 187 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
Behind you
Around your mileage
Ahead of you
How this compares
1,771 complaints is 6.6 times the median 2017 model on this site and 5.8 times the median 2017 SUV. Among the 13 CR-V model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2017 Honda CR-V
Honda filed 289 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2017 Honda CR-V. 35 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 2 bulletins · 187 complaints
American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) operation. Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), unexpected vehicle deceleration may occur.
Techline summary article - Some early production vehicles undergoing PDI or coming in with low mileage may have this issue: ? The ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), Collision Mitigation Braking System, and Road Departure Mitigation indicators are on.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 1 bulletin · 180 complaints
The vehicle does not start due to a low battery. The vehicle may have an intermittent 350mA current draw after the vehicle is shut off.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 5 bulletins · 174 complaints
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a brake fluid leak.
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American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2017-2020 CR-Vs & 2018-2020 Odysseys with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2020 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a brake fluid leak.
Servicenews article - If you're replacing the VSA modulator-control unit, make sure you connect the brake lines according to the service information. If you don't, during panic braking, one wheel could lock up while the others pulse normally.
Check engine light or misfire 2 bulletins · 145 complaints
The MIL comes on with DTCs P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) P04F1 (EVAP System Low Purge Flow Detected).
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2020 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) stored.
Battery dies or the car will not start 4 bulletins · 142 complaints
American Honda Motor Co, Inc. (AHM) has been collecting batteries from certain models under certain conditions. If you have replaced an OEM battery on a qualified vehicle, please follow the procedure below.
Tech line summary article - Normally, any time you disconnect, jump, or replace the battery, DTC C0051-54 (steering angle neutral position learning incomplete) will set. This DTC clears on its own when the vehicle is driven a short distance.
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TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE DO YOU HAVE A VEHICLE IN FOR A WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY, YET THE VEHICLE AND BATTERY CHECK OUT OK? FROM OUR INVESTIGATION, WEVE FOUND THAT A SOFTWARE BUG IN THE VSA SYSTEM MAY BE KEEPING IT AWAKE WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED TO OFF.
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE WHENEVER THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED, JUMPED, OR REPLACED, THE FOLLOWING DTCS ARE STORED: DTC C0051-54 STEERING ANGLE NEUTRAL POSITION LEARNING INCOMPLETE DTC U0416-68 VSA NOT ACCEPT REQUEST/TEMP STOP OF INTEGRATED DRIVER SUPPORT DTC U0416-92 VSA ...
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 14 bulletins · 139 complaints
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 Civics & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a inop, blank, or black meter display (gauge cluster) with no prior repairs made to the vehicle.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 Civics & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of an inop, blank, or black meter display (gauge cluster) with no prior repairs made to the vehicle.
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American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 Civics & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a inop, blank, or black meter display with no prior repairs made to the vehicle.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 Civics & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a inop, blank, or black meter display with no prior repairs made to the vehicle.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Civics & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a inop, blank, or black meter display with no prior repairs made to the vehicle.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Civic, & CRVs with a customer complaint of a inop, blank, or black meter display with no prior repairs made to the vehicle.
ServiceNews Article - Got a vehicle in your shop for any of these issues? -The Display Audio screen won't dim. When you select the Day/Night icon, the screen may flicker and go back to its earlier brightness level.
The Center Display Unit has one or more of the following symptoms: - The Center Display Unit goes dim or dark. - Hear beeping. - Screen changes. - Channels change.
Servicenews article - Do you have a vehicle in your shop for any of these issues? ? The Display Audio screen won't dim. When you select the Day/Night icon, the screen may flicker and go back to its earlier brightness level.
Tech line summary article - Do you have a vehicle in your shop for any of these issues? ? The Display Audio screen won't dim. When you select the Day/Night icon, the screen may flicker and go back to its earlier brightness level.
The ACC, LKAS, ROM, Collision Mitigation Brake System, and BRAKE Indicators come on with a OTC B2A60-49 (multipurpose camera unit internal electronic failure).
Traffic information does not display or operate. Incorrect unlock code for the vehicle.
Plus 2 older ones not listed here.
Burns oil or oil level rises 4 bulletins · 135 complaints
In October American Honda announced a product update campaign for certain 2017-18 CR-V vehicles with the 1.5L turbo engine that were sold in certain cold-weather states: This product update addresses concerns related to engine oil dilution due to various ...
On October 22nd, American Honda announced a product update campaign for certain 2017-18 CR-V vehicles with the 1.5L turbo engine that were sold in the following cold-weather states: Maine, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
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Today American Honda is announcing a product update campaign for certain 2017-18 CR-V vehicles with the 1.5L turbo engine that were sold in the following cold-weather states: Maine, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
We've released a special Tech2Tech video Understanding Oil Dilution? that you need to watch. It concerns the engine oil level reading above the full mark on the dipstick in 2017-18 CR-Vs with the 1.5-liter turbo engine.
Engine rattles or ticks 3 bulletins · 131 complaints
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a rattle noise coming from the center IP when engine RPM range moves from 700 to 1500.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a rattle noise coming from the center IP when engine RPM range moves from 700 to 1500.
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Deale rmessage - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a rattle noise coming from the center IP when engine RPM range moves from 700 to 1500.
Complaints filed by year
418 complaints came in 2018, 5.4 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Inadvertent automatic emergency braking. Open.
NHTSA summary
Inadvertent automatic emergency braking. Closed apr 18, 2024.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2017 Honda CR-V
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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).
All 7 recalls on the 2017 Honda CR-V, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2017 Honda CR-V?
Phantom braking, with 187 of the 1,771 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 30,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2017 Honda CR-V problems start?
Of the 1,036 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 10,000 miles and half by about 21,000.
Is the 2017 Honda CR-V better or worse than the 2016 and 2018?
Counted per year on the road, the 2017 has more complaints than the 2016 and fewer complaints than the 2018: 177 a year against 36 and 238.
How many 2017 Honda CR-V complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
61 of them (3%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for phantom braking on the 2017 Honda CR-V?
No recall on file for the 2017 Honda CR-V is on the same system as phantom braking. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.