2017 Honda CR-V: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2017 Honda CR-V, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

7Safety recalls
1,729Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

7 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Steering:Electric Power Assist System
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the mag
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CR-V 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel supply pipe that may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the pipe disconnecting and leaking
Equipment:Other:Labels
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these v
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 126 owner complaints
Electrical / battery drain — 45 owner complaints
Overheating / coolant problems — 39 owner complaints
Engine failure / knocking — 27 owner complaints
No-start / starting problems — 25 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Engine
512
Electrical System
394
Fuel/Propulsion System
344
Forward Collision Avoidance
275
Unknown Or Other
260
Service Brakes
174

Is 2017 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda CR-V years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
380
2014
585
2015
668
2016
388
2017 ◀ this
1,729
2018
2,079
2019
1,059
2020
329
2021
307

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2017 Honda CR-V have?

The 2017 Honda CR-V has 7 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2017 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA has 1,729 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Honda CR-V. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, electrical / battery drain, overheating / coolant problems. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.