general problems of the 2017 Honda CR-V - part 2

235 problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2017 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2017 CR-V.

36 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2023

While driving on I-95 near colonial heights, va we heard a loud boom - thought it was a tire although I continued to maintain control of car. Saw in rearview mirror, a small shingle-size piece of material fly off top of our 2017 Honda crv, toward car behind us. Stopped & saw that our sunroof had literally blown apart. The "shingle-size" material was the middle of our sunroof blowing off. Fortunately we had just closed our interior sunshade & fortunately the car behind us did not look to be affected by the airborne sunroof material. There was no truck in front of us (no flying debris from another car) & nothing fell on the top of the car! had we not had the sunshade closed, 1000's of pieces of glass would've rained down on us, possibly causing me to lose control of the vehicle & quite certainly causing an accident w/those around me. Fortunately we were 1. 5 miles from an exit & a Honda dealership (!) that assisted us in attaching crash wrap to the top of the car so we could continue on our way home to FL - but not without stopping 4 add'l times & also using packing tape to keep the crash tape on the car (due to rain). Broken glass continued to "rain" down onto the sunshade for the next 700 miles - we also feared the crash tape would come off and whip back at another vehicle. I've documented incident w/pictures, contacted my insurance company, american Honda corp, holler Honda (local dealer) & am scheduled to have the sunroof replaced in the next week. Am. Honda corp customer svc was unaware of any "exploding sunroof issues", nor was my local Honda dealer. However, the svc advisor @ Honda in va had actually seen 3 exploded sunroofs since may! after some investigation on my part, I found an active court case of Honda/Acura owners who have also experienced exploding sunroofs. There was absolutely no warning that predicated this incident. This incident could've had a vastly different outcome had my interior shade remained open.

37 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2023

Environmental safety issue: Honda recently extended the warranty on its air conditioning systems due to a known issue of faulty compressor seals. This should be a recall. Many thousands of vehicles (mine included) have been venting their refrigerant into the atmosphere. Even more will do so in the future.

38 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2023

Ac went out, system charged, went out while driving. 100 degrees outside and car only blows hot air. Not safe for anyone to be in it for prolonged periods of time.

39 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2023

The airconditioning system has quit working. The item has not been inspected by a dealer or mechanic.

40 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2023

The emergency braking was turned off by me a few years ago due to this happening before. Today while I was driving about 35 mph, my car did a hard brake pushing everything including myself to the front giving me whiplash. Good thing nobody was behind me or else they would’ve ran into me for sure. There was nothing even in front of me to even cause this to even happen. I will be calling the dealership about this tomorrow. There was no warning lamps, messages or anything else to indicate this was about to happen or should be happening.

41 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2023

Honda Cr-v head unit or central console refuses to dim. This is a serious safety threat as display is glaringly bright and distorts night vision. I did take the vehicle to dealership for inspection and recommendation was to replace the head unit as they think this is a hardware issue. Professionally, I am a software engineer and I find it very hard to accept that this is a hardware issue. The hardware otherwise works perfectly with no defect. Judging by my experience this looks like software is overriding user inputs. Internet forums are full of similar reports by many users. As this can be a serious safety issue, I request you to look into this issue.

42 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2023

The body control module has internal failure. The lights, alarms, locks and dashboard, when not running and locked up in garage, spontaneously come on. When driving vehicle warning lights flash about problems that don't exist. Apparently, the crv should not be driven with this problem, as it can cause automatic stops, lane changes and other safety issues. This has been a recall in numerous other Honda crv's, however american Honda refuses to recall 2017's. I believe there are 2 reasons for this; the part is on a national back order and the cost to repair is $800. There are many reports of others having the same issues with their 2017 crv's, I hope we don't have to wait until something serious happens before you have Honda recall the 2017 for failed body control module- the brain of the car. I leased and then purchased this crv, it has been well taken care of by the local Honda dealer. It was a case manager at Honda who suggested I contact you, as you can do recalls. I have the paperwork and info and will be happy to email it to you if you need it. Thank you.

43 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2023

I was idling and all the warning lights came on. Car seemed driveable, but we replaced the battery as it was still the oem battery. This did not fix the issue and all safety features are disengaged.

44 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2022

The radio/head unit screen suddenly dimmed to the lowest level while driving making the screen unreadable. The screen shows radio details, google maps, phone and many climate control functions. Access to the screen is needed while driving in order to change climate control settings, etc. Pressing the brightness buttons did nothing and so I had to pull over. The only way to address the issue was the restart the car. This is a known safety issue with this model year crv and Honda won't repair (update the software) without payment. As a safety defect this should be covered under warranty or recall.

45 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2022

I have 2017 Honda crv, approximately 65,000 miles, the issue is warning lights keep showing all the messages possible in the dashboard. Tried to reset or reboot, it temporarily disappear then come back again. Brought to the authorized Honda dealership, on their diagnostic, Honda said it is fuel injector issue, which is hard to believed for that amount millage, the other issue is the cost to replace 4 fuel injectors of at least $1400. Search in internet that this is common problem to crv, and also other model. The issue should be recall by Honda since this is happening to most crv models, I'm just disappointed that when you heard that Honda is a reliable car manufacturer, and cannot fixed multiple warning lights problem, and Honda said it is fuel injector problem, which you think is a software problem is just concerning to other new buyers, I wish new buyers would see this complaints, so they don't have the same problem we are dealing now.

46 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2022

When pressing with my thumb the button to shift to reverse, the button popped out. Upon examining the button, the end was broken off. With much effort, my husband was able to press it in enough to get it in reverse and then forward. He had to leave the car running when he bought the parts at Honda to fix it. He then brought the parts to a local mechanic and he was able to fix it. The mechanic told him that many tiny pieces had to be cleaned out of the section where the button belongs.

47 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2022

The shift button broke off and became unusable. Driver was able to temporarily reattach the button, but the button’s plastic broke, making it impossible to reattach.

48 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2022

The push button on the shifter broke and fell out. The plastic piece is broken but luckily if we hold it in, it still shifts for now.

49 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2022

Shifter button fell off. I was looking for recall information when I found this for. Nothing else has been done. I was parked at the time.

50 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2022

Parasitic battery draw. I’m being told this is what is causing my repeated issues, I’ve had the car for 3 years and have replaced the battery 4 times. All warning lights keep cycling despite consistently having it looked at for diagnosing. Today the car would barely move- it powered on just fine, but despite depressing the gas pedal- it would barely move more than 5 miles per hour causing severe risk in the road.

51 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2022

Air conditioning temperature does not work. No matter what degree, the hot air stays the same, including the lowest degree on the air conditioner register "low". There are no warning lights displayed and there are no leaks detected. I am seeing many other complaints like this and mentions of recalls, but I cannot find a recall notification anywhere. I have less than 26,000 miles on my 2017 car.

52 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2022

I started my car and shifted into reverse. The silver part of the gear shift popped of and fell into the foot well. I was able to pick it up and hold it in place and shift the car but it is clearly not safe.

53 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2022

I was driving down the highway and all adas lights came on and kept repeating. I reset the system but the warnings remained. I took the vehicle to local mechanic who plugged in his scanner. The first thing that popped up was wheel speed sensor along with all the other adas warnings. Did alot of research on the internet and found out this was a common problem with the crv. I decided to buy a new sensor and replace myself. This actually solved the problem. Why do all adas lights come on for one problem?.

54 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2022

The gear shift button popped off while the car was in drive. The plastic broke, making it impossible to reattach. In order to switch the gear, I had to reach into the gear shift with my finger to manually press down where the button was. It would have been impossible to quickly shift my gear if I had needed.

55 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2022

In may of 2022, my crv showed many warning messages for nearly every system in the vehicle including emissions, brakes, power steering, vehicle stability assist, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation and several others. A friend had the same thing happen except he was traveling at 70mph and experienced a very serious, life-changing car crash. I had my vehicle towed to Honda dealer and was told there was a misfire on cylinder 3 (po303) and that cylinder 1 looked worn as well. They replaced spark plugs on those cylinders (though I requested they do all 4 at once) and the a/c unit. Apparently this is a "known problem" to Honda but I was never told things to watch for, or to bring the vehicle in for service, until it was inoperable. The dealership gave me a copy of service bulletin 19-032 by Honda-- dated June 18, 2019 and said the "good news" was they would extend my warranty for an additional year. If there were another issue, I would not be on the hook for repairs. Only 6 months later, all of the same warning lights came on again-- this time as I was driving my 3-year-old to daycare. I pulled over and again had the vehicle towed. The dealer reports the same diagnostic codes and issues, but this time says their repair flow chart indicates the next step is a $1500 fuel injector replacement. Somehow, despite being distinctly related, it is not covered by the extended warranty. To my understanding, fuel injectors do not generally need replacing in my area before about 100,000 miles. My vehicle has 70,000 miles on it. My question is, what if this costly repair works for 6 months & then I have the same systems malfunctioning again? what's next on the flow chart & how much will that cost? most importantly, what if I'm driving at 70mph with my toddler in the back seat when the brake systems go out?? Honda knows this is a serious problem & should have responded more meaningfully years ago. I've loved my crv but can no longer drive it with confidence.

56 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2022

All warning light come on, anti-theft system activated and horn goes off randomly. Can’t stop the honking without disconnecting the battery. Sometimes you can’t turn the engine off at all. You have to keep trying about 20-30 times before it will stop. The headlights will turn on by themselves and the battery drains. Now- even with a new battery, the car won’t start at all. The bcm part 38809-tmm-a21 is on national back-order because it’s the same part for the 2018 Honda crv that is on a national recall. Why isn’t the 2017 also on recall for the same part problems.

57 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2022

2017 Honda Cr-v. Driving and when arrived to destination went to put car into park and the shifter button was missing. Found it on the floor of the vehicle. The plastic on the button that is inserted had broken. Had trouble getting car into park. Did feel safe to drive. Called dealership they said there was a recall with a range of VIN #'s, but my vehicle wasn't in that range. Very bizarre that it happened. Obviously, a defective part and Honda should cover it. Important piece to have just broken like it did.

58 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2022

April 23, 2022 my son was driving my vehicle in the downtown city. He found a place to parallel park and placed the gear shifter in reverse when he was done he went to place the gear shifter in park, but there was no button on the gear shifter to press in and after I freaked out, my son found the plastic piece on the floor. After many tries, he was finally able to put the knob on the gear shifter to place the vehicle in park. My question, why is that particular part made in plastic? the part that actually attaches to the gear shifter should be out of steel and the button part that is actually touched daily can be made out of plastic. Just a suggestion.

59 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2022

Shift button knob broke on April 20- 2022 location of the vehicle was out of the USA. Local Honda dealer was notified about the recall and ordered the parts, the replacement of the knob was done may may 10- 2022. I payed for the repair and Honda corporation denied a reimbursement.

60 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2022

In an incident dated March 28, 2022 a woodbury, mn, driver attempted to shift from “park” to “reverse” to back out of the garage into the driveway, only to look down and find the shift button missing. They searched for the button and found it on the console, having fallen off while in “reverse. ” at the very least, this is an inconvenience. At the very worst, this affects the driver’s control over the car, and it may be disastrous in any situation in which they need to shift into or out of “reverse” or "park" very quickly.

61 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2022

I have 24557 miles on my Honda 2017 the a/c does not work.

62 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2022

I was driving north on I-75 at about 70 mph. The car suddenly braked for a brief moment. It was sudden but only for a brief second. It felt like a lurch maybe? I'm not sure what it was. First time I've ever experienced anything like it but it was a little frightening. I've got 50k miles on it. 2017 Honda crv. Right before that happened the "auto high-beam problem" message came up on the dash, although it was daylight and my headlights were in the off position. Should I keep driving it?.

63 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2022

Electrical system failure battery drain issues infotainment/navigation freezing persistent check engine light excessive oil consumption transmission failure brake system failure steering issues unintended acceleration airbag malfunctions fuel system leak increased emissions misfires.

64 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2022

My 2017 Honda Cr-v gear shifter button popped out and fell apart. Luckily my car was not in motion on a busy freeway when this occurred otherwise it would have been very dangerous for my life and could have caused an accident. I see lots of reports of broken 2017 Honda Cr-v shifter button on the internet so this is a well known problem that Honda must be made to fix for the poor quality product part that they have installed in their 2017 Honda Cr-v car. Honda https://owners. Honda. Com/service-maintenance/recalls site does not show any recall/repair for my car's VIN which is surprising. Reference: https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2019/mc-10160912-0001. Pdf.

65 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2022

While driving my 2017 Honda Cr-v I was shifting from park to drive & the button on the shift knob broke off & I couldn’t put it back in park. This is a serious safety issue with many complaints. Very disappointed there is not a recall on this issue yet.

66 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2021

Automatic system brakes even when no car or object is in front. Brakes for no reason also the display screen goes berserk and goes completely black and car has to be restarted for screen to work.

67 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2021

Pulled out of a parking spot, and after shifting into drive, I heard a pop. Then when I got home, and pulled into the garage to park, realized the shift button was missing and that I couldn't get the car into park. After much finagling, I was able to get into park. We then found the button that had broken off on the floor. With this button broken off the car is inoperable due to not being able to shift the gears. This is a problem that has been reported before on this vehicle and some of the vehicles have been recalled for this problem. I called the dealership and was told my vehicle was not part of that recall, but they were aware of this problem.

68 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2021

My 2017 Honda crv was just little over 25k millage and a/c stop working, only blow hot air. It was very dangerous to drive during heavy rain condition in summer. It is a very serious safety matter and it should be a recall for a fixing. I don't understand why Honda ignored so many complaints and not fixing it. It is completely ruin its reputation all over the years they have developed in USA.

69 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2021

As I was driving out of town, my a/c stopped working. It was over 80 degrees outside but we were able to roll down windows. However, it became a real safety issue when it rained and I was on a major interstate in another state. My windows fogged up and I couldn’t get it to clear because there was no a/c. My repair shop says compressor is bad. It appears to be a relatively common problem.

70 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2021

While driving on the NJ turnpike dashboard lights came on indicating system issue with adaptive cruise control, road hazard mitigation system and brake system. Went to the dealer and they said the radar needed to be replaced at a cost of $1300. Research on the internet indicates this is a problem with many 2017 Honda crv's and class action lawsuits have been launched across the country. I believe there should be a recall on the 2017 Honda crv since it is affecting so many vehicles. Thank you.



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