2017 Honda CR-V Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
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
“PURCHASED 2017 HONDA CRV EXL WITH AWD IN OCTOBER 2017. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE, THERE WAS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE…”NHTSA complaint 11071695 — filed 02/08/2018
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA CR-V. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THERE WAS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11060813 — filed 01/05/2018
“WHEN TURNING ON CAR, I INTERMITTENTLY SMELL STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE CAR. I BROUGHT CAR TO HONDA DEALER (CAR IS LESS THAN 6…”NHTSA complaint 11058312 — filed 01/03/2018
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Honda CR-V have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Honda CR-V: 345 of 1,737 complaints on file (19.9%). 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 fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
