2017 Honda Cr V
Common Problems
Ranked from 809 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
30 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Automatic Emergency Braking System Malfunctions
511complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe automatic emergency braking system engages unexpectedly without any obstacles in front of the vehicle.
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Fuel Dilution in Engine Oil
405complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine oil is contaminated with gasoline, causing an overfill and strong gasoline smell.
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Engine Overheating
9complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine overheats due to head gasket failure, leading to loss of power and potential engine damage.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Fuel Injector Failure
9complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel injectors fail, causing engine misfires, stalling, and overall poor performance.
$300–$1,200est. fuel injector replacement · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 17V442000, 23V858000
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Fuel Injectors Fail
8complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel injectors fail, causing multiple warning lights and loss of power.
$300–$1,200est. fuel injector replacement · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 17V442000, 23V858000
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
7complaintsSafety riskOtherForward collision avoidance system activates erroneously, posing a safety risk by falsely initiating emergency braking.
Related recalls: 17V256000, 23V524000
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Fuel system issues leading to engine stalling
7complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel mixes with engine oil, causing the engine to stall and lose power, especially in cold weather.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 17V442000, 23V858000
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Random Malfunction of ADAS Systems
7complaintsHigh severityElectricalADAS systems (Lane Departure, Forward Collision Avoidance, etc.) malfunction randomly, causing multiple warning lights and system failures.
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Severe cabin air quality issues
7complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe cabin smells strongly of gasoline, indicating a potential issue with fuel mixing into the engine oil or other systems.
Related recalls: 17V442000, 23V858000
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Dashboard Warning Lights Intermitently Activating
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple warning lights on the dashboard activate intermittently, indicating various system malfunctions.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Automatic Braking Malfunction
5complaintsSafety riskOtherForward collision avoidance system malfunctions, causing unexpected braking.
Related recalls: 17V256000, 23V524000
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Automatic Braking System Malfunctions
5complaintsSafety riskOtherAutomatic braking system malfunctions, causing unexpected stops or slow-downs without detection of obstacles.
Related recalls: 17V256000, 23V524000
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Brake System Issues
5complaintsMedium severityBrakesIssues with brake system causing sudden stops or brake failures without warning.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Dashboard Warning Light Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple dashboard warning lights appear simultaneously, indicating various system failures.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Brake System Failure
4complaintsSafety riskBrakesBraking system fails, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Brake System Malfunction
4complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake system fails to function properly, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Engine Misfire Due to Bad Head Gasket
4complaintsHigh severityEngineHead gasket failure leads to engine misfires, loss of power, and potential engine damage.
$1,400–$2,800est. head gasket replacement · 8–15 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Steering System Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering becomes unresponsive or exhibits a 'sticky' feeling, affecting control.
Related recall: 18V663000
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Parasitic Battery Drain
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalBattery drains unexpectedly, requiring frequent jump starts and sometimes rendering the car inoperable.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Steering System Failures
3complaintsHigh severitySteeringSteering becomes unresponsive or locks up at highway speeds, requiring significant force to steer.
Related recall: 18V663000
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Battery Drain and Starting Issues
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalIntermittent parasitic battery drain prevents the car from starting, requiring frequent jumpstarts.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Check Engine Light and Dashboard Warning Lights
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple warning lights appear on the dashboard, indicating various system malfunctions.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 23
Fuel Dilution and Emission System Failure
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel dilution and emission system failures lead to engine misfires and poor performance.
Related recalls: 17V442000, 23V858000
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Fuel Injectors Malfunction
2complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel injectors fail, causing engine misfires and check engine light to illuminate.
$300–$1,200est. fuel injector replacement · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 17V442000, 23V858000
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Fuel System Power Loss
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemVehicle loses power and stalls while driving, with unknown warning lights appearing.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 17V442000, 23V858000
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Head Gasket Failure Resulting in Engine Overheating
2complaintsHigh severityEngineHead gasket failure allows coolant to leak into the engine, causing overheating and engine misfires.
$1,400–$2,800est. head gasket replacement · 8–15 hrs laborGet local quotes - 27
Random Dashboard Warning Lights and Loss of Power
2complaintsMedium severityEngineRandom dashboard warning lights and loss of power occur, often due to engine issues.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 28
Steering Issues (Sticky or Erratic)
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering becomes difficult or erratic, requiring frequent repairs or replacements.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V663000
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Steering System Malfunction Causing Sudden Difficulty
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering becomes suddenly difficult to control, often due to electronic power steering issues.
Related recall: 18V663000
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Unpredictable Brake Malfunction Causing Sudden Deceleration
2complaintsSafety riskBrakesBrakes suddenly apply without warning, posing a safety risk on highways.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.