Engine Exhaust System Problems of Honda CR-V - part 1

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.

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Fuel or exhaust smell on startup.

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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)?.

Oil dilution. Strong gas smell in the cabin and coming from the exhaust system in cold morning start. Oil level is higher and above the max line on the dip stick.

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Cr-v. While the vehicle was stopped, excessive exhaust fume odors emitted inside the vehicle. In addition, after turning the air conditioner off, the air conditioner warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,015.

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The contact owns a 2000 Honda crv. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the exhaust valves were out of adjustment and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 147,000.

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Honda crv 2009 the exhaust pipe is too close to the right rear tire. The heat from the exhaust pipe is damaging the tire and the smaell is entering the cabin. There is a smell of burning rubber when parking car after driving. The original equipment tire had premature failure of the belt and had to be replaced. The condition continues on the new tire. Suggest wrapping the exhaust pipe with a length of insulating tape to protect the tire from heat damage.

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Emissions light came on. Took 2006 crv with 24,000 miles to local dealership. Diagnostic came up bank 1 sensor 1 heat circuit inoperable (bad front O2 sensor-emissions). Complained. No reason for O2 sensors to go out with such low mileage.

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I have had two accidents in my 2006 Honda crv and the air bags have never gone off. There is obviously a problem, but Honda will not admit to it. One accident was in July of 2009, the second November of 2010 I also had to replace all 4 tires at 34,000 miles. . . . . They were rated for 60, 000. . . . . So far I'm not happy with my purchase my second issue is that the heat shield has rusted off, again called Honda and they say that it's a routine repair. My Honda only has 50, 000 miles on it. Nothing should be rusting on a 4 year old car. . . .

I have a 1999 Honda Cr-v with approximately 120k miles on it. The #4 cylinder has low compression due to a burned exhaust valve. The owner's manual fails to state that the valves need to be checked every 15k miles (Honda has acknowledged the misprint but fails to assist in repair costs). The vehicle idles very low and stalls occasionally, putting me and my family at risk.

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Exhaust leak. Flexible gasket at base of catalytic converter deteriorates in heat and causes noise when catalytic converter is hot at low speeds and idle. Vehicle was at dealer 5 times with no successful repair (March, Aug, oct and Nov, 2010). Dealer has escalated issue to Honda engineering, but no estimated time for resolution.

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The check engine light lights up intermittently. Dealer changed gas cap twise but problem will not go away.

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I am filing a report due to oil that was leaked onto the exhaust system of my car and resulted in my car catching on fire. This damage has been attributed to oil filter gaskets that have not been properly removed. I have contacted Honda, and they have only offered to provide me with a letter explaining that it is best to have my oil change at their dealership. I feel it is a manufacture defect to have a car model that is prone to oil filter gaskets sticking, only to result in oil leakages and finally car fires. Such practices are not only dangerous, but it is unethical to market a product to the public that poses such danger. Furthermore, not all Honda buyers are notified. I bought my Honda used, and never receive and such letters or updates, being unknowingly exposed to harm. I'm outraged.

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Air condition compressor failed and destroyed the entire air conditioning system. Two oxygen sensors for the emissions part of the vehicle failed. Transmission sensor failed. Engine light stays on. Honda 2003 crv.

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The oxygen sensor on my 2002 Honda crv failed to work and led to the check-engine light on. It failed at around 45,000 miles. According to the manufacture the oxygen sensor was not supposed to fail at this low miles. The replacement from Honda dealer cost me $500.

I own a 1999 Honda Cr-v. The check engine light came on around 102,000 miles. The car began losing power, shaking while idling and chugging loudly during gear shifting. One day the engine just died, right in the middle of the parking lot I was driving through. No warning. I then took it to a mechanic I trust. They first had me replace the distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs and wires. It took them two visits to finally realize the valves were burnt and the head now must be replaced. Average cost to replace is $3500 to $4000. I have been researching this and it is a common complaint for 1997 to 2000 plus models. This problem must be stopped before someone is seriously injured.

After driving my new Honda Cr-v for 4 weeks, 3 to 4 times a week I began to feel sick. I experienced severe headaches, nausea, burning sensation in my sinuses and throat, over-all weakness. This continued for 5 weeks until I was so sick that I stayed home in bed for 3 days in mid March. Then when I drove the car again after returning to work I again got very sick and it was at that point that I suspected that the car was somehow the cause. I saw my gp doctor, explained my symptoms and he confirmed that the chemical emissions coming from the new materials and adhesives in the interior of the car could be the cause. As long as I do not drive the car more than once a week and do so with all of the windows open I do not get sick. I have read reports that indicate that it will take 6-8 months before the harmful chemical levels drop to acceptable levels. Also, the reports say that if the car is parked in the sun, the heat intensifies the toxic chemical levels and that this can last up to 3 years. Because this has made me so very sick I felt that I should report it.

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Burning smell from rear tire well area during idling or after parking. Odors get drawn into vehicle aggravating asthma. Now I see on the internet that this problem has existed with Honda crvs since the late 1990's. The maintenance shop said the smell will burn off between 15,000 and 20,000 miles on the odometer. This began around 5000 miles on the odometer.

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Check engine came on at 76,000 miles. According to dealer the exhaust vales burnt into cylinder head, #4 cylinder was at 25 psi. According to dealer this happen before to this vehicle.

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: the consumer stated the strike plate for the catalytic converter was hanging from the bottom of the vehicle. The entire exhaust system rusted and needed to be replaced. There were no indicators of a problem with the exhaust system. This vehicle is not in a salt belt state.

I'm a 2004 Honda crv ex owner and purchased the vehicle on 10/18/2004. I noticed a burning smell from the exhaust after driving the vehicle. I receiveda pamphlet when at purchase stating a smell will be evident for the first few hundred miles. However, it was the first thousand miles. Current mileage Apr. 8009 miles. I still smell it occasionally. Not knowing about all the previous damage from other owners, from the doubling the gasket. I think it might be that. Maybe oil leakage or something. Haven't brought it in for a check on that however. But I will ASAP. I have already got my first oil change(04apr05) at the dealership where I purchased vehile, and have not had any problems from anything catching fire. Also didn't bring up the smell, but I should have. Still do smell a burning scent from the exhaust after driving the car. Also, my 5th door(trunk) I noticed a thuping sound when opened all the way and brought it up during oil change and dealership fixed problem with no questions asked. They over charge me though($103. 92). Don't go to "poway Honda " in California. Actually writing to consumer reports as well. Also have to say this is a great website and will reccommend to others. Thank you.

2005 Honda Cr-v makes a "roaring" noise when between 1500 and 2000 rpms. This occurs every time. Dealer has replaced the exhaust system and the center bearing of the drive shaft. The problem continues.

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2003 Honda crv, ann morris driving to work alone, approximately 7. 30am, smelt a gas type smell in side car and then noticed smoke coming out of underneath the dashboard. Immediately ann pull of the road into a near by k-mart plaza. Ann then called aaa for assistance. The crv was taken by a aaa agent to the nearest Honda dealer, lanier Honda, near buford, GA. Honda found no problem with vehicle, only a leaky oil filter. The crv oil was changed in July at the walmart in suwanee, GA. This was the second oil change, at the same walmart. It was noticed that oil was leaking following the second oil change with oil stains under the car in the garage, immediately following the 2nd oil change, but the it stopped or seemed too. I will be in contact with Honda as my wife and I are seriously concerned. Although my wife only saw smoke, there is no smoke without fire!!! the suituation make us were nervous. . . Ann & bob morris - oct 15, 2004.

Exhaust valves on my 2000 Honda crv charred and exhaust valve in cylinder #1 chipped and charred. All valves and #1 seats had to be replaced. I understand that this seems to be a common design problem to 2000 crv's and civics.

Our 2004 Honda Cr-v was taken to the dealer for its first oil change after 6 months of ownership and 2,038 miles driven. After driving a few miles toward home the oil began draining rapidly from the car and smoke was billowing from underneath the car. My wife, following in another car, signaled me to pull over. I did and immediately shut the engine off. The remaining oil drained out and the smoke and heat subsided. We believe a fire would have resulted if I had driven much farther. When dropping off the car, I made a special point to remind the dealer this model had reported fire problems associated with oil changes. The dealer examined the car after the incident and admitted the filter had not been properly installed. Despite the reminder, any steps taken by Honda to remedy the situation, and service by a large Honda dealer, this dangerous situation still resulted. We believe both Honda and NHTSA are remiss in not ordering a recall of this vehicle for some modification to prevent such oil leaks from falling onto the catalytic converter or other parts hot enough to cause combustion. We did not drive the Cr-v again and traded for a safer vehicle. The dealer indicated he would resell the Cr-v. Will it take burning injuries or death before you take action?.

I referred what to me was burning brake smell to my dealer during 15,000 mile service; upon pick up of vehicle, service person informed me that origin of smell was actually oil leaking from filter onto exhaust system.

At 85,000 miles, exhaust valves had to be replaced. Seven were worn by heat. One was cracked. Inquiry with dealers and firm which actually repairs engine valves said they have been seeing a number of crv's-which have recessed valves-with the same problem as mine.

At 71,655 miles, my 1999 Honda Cr-v had the engine check light come on. Took it to the dealership who checked it on the cpu and found misfire codes for all of the cylinders. Exhaust valves were very tight. Valves were adjusted. Was told that the valves started to burn. We were told that this is very common with all 1999 Honda Cr-vs. Was told that head assembly will need to be replaced for $3265. 00. Since the Honda technician has seen this problem numerous times before, as well as technicians at many other Honda service departments that were called about the problem, Honda should be paying for this repair. Up until this point, we swore by Honda, but now believe that we will switch to toyotas.

Cylinder head failed, resulting in improper venting of exhaust and problems with fuel burn. This could lead to failure of the vehicle and dangerous buildup of noxious fumes.

Shortly after the first oil change was performed, smoke starting coming from the engine while driving home. This occurred because the oil filter was installed with the exciting o-rings, thus creating an oil leak. The oil dripped on the exhaust. This could result in an engine fire. To avoid this from recurring when an the oil filter and the o-rings had to be replaced.

1998 hond Cr-v ngine trouble. Flashing warning light at 101k miles. Burnt #3 exhaust valve and tight valve clearances on all exhaust valves. Noticed that there are a few Cr-v's in the 1999 and 2000 with this problem, all due to poor wording in the maintenance section of the owner's manual. All they reccommend is to check valves at 105k miles and adjust them if the engine is noisy.

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With 57k miles and all recommended maintenance, my Honda crv had a burnt exhaust valve on the #3 cylinder. In researching this problem, I found several similar complaints all referring to the #3 cylinder and the valve tightness from the factory. If Honda realized this may be a problem, could they have not adjusted these valves during regular maintenance? I'm not happy in paying for a repair that Honda could have prevented but didn't inform me that might happen.

Exhaust valves on my 2000 Honda crv charred and exhaust valve in cylinder #4 chipped and charred. All valves had to be replaced. I understand that this seems to be a common design problem to 2000 crv's and civics.

#3 exhaust valve burned and chipped on my 1999 crv. 98,000 miles, perfect service history. Understanding is that this is a common event on this model. Engine rebuild required to correct problem.