2017 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

518Engine complaints

29.8%Of all 1,737 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE518 · 29.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM387 · 22.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM345 · 19.9%

Unspecified / other261 · 15%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING209 · 12%

Share of the 1,737 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“2017 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ACCELERATION ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND ABOVE 3000 RPM WHEN THE ACCELERATION PEDAL…”NHTSA complaint 11031088 — filed 10/05/2017

“FREQUENT NOXIOUS GAS FUMES IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. OFTEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SITTING IDLE, OR STARTING, THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF…”NHTSA complaint 10992310 — filed 05/30/2017

“RODENTS KEEP CHEWING THROUGH AIR HOSES FOR THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. IT'S HAPPENED TWICE IN A WEEK DESPITE TRAPS, RODENT DETERRENT, ETC.”NHTSA complaint 10958499 — filed 03/03/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Honda CR-V have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Honda CR-V: 518 of 1,737 complaints on file (29.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Honda CR-V have in total?

1,737 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 42 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 36 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.