Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Honda CR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Honda CR-V has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,779 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V332000 Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V524000 Incorrect Information on Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V158000 Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V663000 Magnet Becomes Dislodged Reducing Steering Ability NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V442000 Fuel Supply Pipe may Disconnect and Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V256000 Incorrect Certification Label/Part 567 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 532 complaints
- Electrical System 402 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 349 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 283 complaints
- Unknown or Other 268 complaints
- Service Brakes 172 complaints
Of the 1,779 complaints on file, 42 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 1,779 complaints, owners report 36 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Honda CR-V has faced significant reliability issues, reflected in 1,775 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns. Most complaints focus on the engine, electrical, and fuel systems, indicating poor reliability. These concerns suggest owners may face frequent repairs, affecting the vehicle's cost-of-ownership rating. Limited data on some parts leaves uncertainty in potential failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotations every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement at 45,000 miles
- Coolant replacement at 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Inspect brakes annually
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Strange engine noises
- Electrical malfunctions
- Fuel leaks
- Steering issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Honda CR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.