Compact SUVs · 5th gen generation

2017 Honda CR-V: reliability, problems and cost to own

Think twice Well below average

It scores 17 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $13,394 to own, including $4,013 in repairs.

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Reliability

17/100

Well below average

Repairs, 5 years

$4,013

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$6,800

30 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$13,987

$12,309 – $15,665, estimate

Recalls

on record

Owner complaints

1,779

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$2,322

Transmission & drivetrain$670

Driver-assist & stability$304

Electrical system$300

Steering$101

Brakes$90

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMay 22, 2026 · campaign 26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civi
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpDec 19, 2023 · campaign 23V858000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tan
Equipment › Other › LabelsJul 27, 2023 · campaign 23V524000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle AssemblyMar 9, 2023 · campaign 23V158000
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 belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Steering › Electric Power Assist SystemSep 27, 2018 · campaign 18V663000
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 magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsJul 13, 2017 · campaign 17V442000
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 while driving.
Equipment › Other › LabelsApr 18, 2017 · campaign 17V256000
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

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Other years of the Honda CR-V

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (14/100).

Year	Reliability
2027	Not rated yet
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	45/100
2023	63/100
2022	84/100
2021	79/100
2020	81/100
2019	40/100
2018	14/100
2017	17/100
2016	83/100
2015	46/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2017 Honda CR-V a year to avoid?

Yes. It scores 17 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2016, 2020 and 2022 CR-V scored much better.

Is the 2017 Honda CR-V reliable?

It scores 17 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 1,779 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,013 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2017 Honda CR-V cost to own?

About $13,394 over 5 years: $2,581 in lost value, $4,013 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,987 today.

What are the best years of the Honda CR-V?

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (14/100).

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

7 recalls on record with NHTSA.