Three problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 2018 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2018 CR-V.
3wks feb23, 2021 I purchased a 2018 Honda crv I was looking at some customers that complaining about oil deletion in the engine, I'm very worried because I do get a gas smell inside my car, from the exhaust and when I check the engine oil dipstick. It doesn't show as a recall but it is very concerning and I'm worried the vehicle would burst into flames.
Oil dilution problem - I smell gas from exhaust, oil dip stick , cabin and when I opened the oil cap , also vehicle is not maintaining the proper temperature while driving with the heat on. This maybe be potentially dangerous to occupants as well as vehicle and engine.
Read article regarding gas in oil issue. Checked my oil the next morning and found it to be overfilled with the dipstick smelling like gas. Called Honda - created a case and took car to dealer for a checkup. They did a complimentary oil change, said the dispstick smelled like exhaust and told me there should be a fix in November per Honda. Just read about the proposed fix and found that they are only doing this in cold weather states. I have hgad my car for 9 months and have less than 5000 miles on it. I only use it for short trips which is why I believe I may have this issue. Called Honda again today to see what they are going to do about people with this issue in texas and was told that it is still under investigation. Thinking they need a push to do the right thing here (perhaps an official recall)?.