NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
This page covers 9 recalls, 1716 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Honda CR-V.
27–30 mpg combined
7.8–8.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2017 CR-V draws a notably high complaint volume, with the engine and fuel/propulsion system accounting for the largest share of reports. Owners frequently describe the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine misfiring, cylinders 2 and 4 come up repeatedly, accompanied by multiple warning lights illuminating at once and the engine stalling while driving at various speeds. Head gasket failures and fuel injector problems are also mentioned across multiple reports. The fuel/propulsion system complaints overlap heavily with these engine issues, often involving the same warning-light cascades and loss of power. The third-largest complaint category involves the automatic emergency braking system, where owners report the vehicle braking on its own unexpectedly at low to moderate speeds, sometimes hard enough to trigger a rear-end collision from following traffic.
1,716
Total Complaints
42
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
28
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Honda CR-V has 9 recalls, the most serious being two distinct issues: an electric power steering defect where the steering assist can suddenly apply force in the wrong direction during a sharp turn, and a fuel line connection that can separate while driving, causing the engine to stall and creating a fire risk.
On the occupant safety side, the front passenger seat sensor may misclassify the occupant and cause the airbag to deploy incorrectly in a crash. The front seatbelt buckle has two separate concerns: on some vehicles the buckle channel can block the release button and prevent the belt from latching at all, while on others the buckle mechanism can wear and allow the belt to unlatch unexpectedly during a drive. Either way, an occupant may not be properly restrained in a crash.
Two recalls involve the driver's door certification label. On certain vehicles the label shows incorrect weight ratings and tire size information, which can lead to an improperly loaded or tired vehicle. On others, the label ink can be wiped away with a common solvent, leaving the owner without that reference information.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The certification label on the driver's door lists incorrect weight ratings and tire size information, which violates federal safety standards for tire selection.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the label with a corrected version at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat belt buckle channel may interfere with the release button, preventing the buckle from latching properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or buckle assemblies as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver and front-passenger seat belt buckles can wear over time and may not latch securely, which could cause the seat belt to unlatch unexpectedly.
What the fix does
A dealership will inspect the seat belt assemblies and replace the buckle release buttons. If a buckle cannot be repaired, it will be replaced with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric power steering system may get stuck cycling between full left and right positions due to a torque sensor manufacturing defect, causing unintended steering input and reduced control.
What the fix does
The steering gearbox assembly will be replaced to correct the steering system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The magnet that controls the power steering assist signal may become loose and shift during a full lock turn, causing steering assist to apply in the opposite direction.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly at no cost to restore proper steering operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel feed pipe may have a manufacturing defect. When the fuel system pressurizes, the connection between the feed pipe and fuel hose can separate, causing fuel to leak. This may stall the engine or create a fire risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel feed pipe and its single-use retainers.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel supply pipe may have been improperly manufactured, causing it to disconnect and leak while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel supply pipe at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Certification Label on your vehicle was printed with ink that can be wiped away by alcohol solvents, making the label illegible and failing to meet federal certification requirements.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the Certification Label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
