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2017 Honda CR-V

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.

Honda CR-V
Pictured: Honda CR-V e-HEV Elegance AWD (VI) – f 14072024. Photo: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles
4dr SUV AWD, 4dr SUV FWD
Engines
1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl
Horsepower
190 hp
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
30 combined · 28 city / 34 hwy
Length
180.7 in
Curb weight
3,311–3,483 lb
NHTSA rating
★★★★★
Recalls
7 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 30 MPG combined — 23% better than the average 2017 small SUV (24.3 MPG).
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.

Watch out for

  • Modest powerUp to 190 hp, versus about 240 hp for similar 2017 models.
  • Many owner complaints1,777 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 276 for similar models — most often about the engine.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 22 similar 2017 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2017 Honda CR-V is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.5L 4-cyl turbo and 2.4L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 181 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,483 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (28 city / 34 highway), 23% better than the 2017 small SUV average of 24.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 7 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1777 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.

What changed for 2017

  • New body dimensions: 1.2 in longer, wheelbase +1.6 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
  • Engine added: 1.5L 4-cyl turbo
  • Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall

Compared with 2016; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2016 CR-V →

Trims, performance & features

Engine190 hp1.5L turbo 4-cyl
TransmissionCVT
DriveAWD/4WD
Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

EX-L/EX-L NaviEX

Safety & driver-assist features

Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Adaptive cruise controlStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Adaptive driving beamStandard
Keyless startStandard

Built in: Alliston, Ontario · East Liberty, Ohio · Greensburg, Indiana

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2017 CR-V configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV AWD180.7 in72.8 in66.1 in104.7 in63 / 63.8 in3,483 lb58/42
4dr SUV FWD180.7 in72.8 in66.1 in104.7 in63 / 63.8 in3,311 lb58/42

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
CR-V FWD1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive28 / 34 / 30+23%$2,250292
CR-V AWD1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive27 / 33 / 29+27%$2,300303
CR-V FWD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive26 / 32 / 28+15%$2,400312
CR-V AWD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive25 / 31 / 27+18%$2,500328
7/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
7/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
24.3 MPG2017 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2017 Honda CR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★16.2%
2017 Honda CR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★16.3%
StandardElectronic stability control
OptionalForward collision warning
OptionalLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2017 Honda CR-V SUV AWD
Frontal crash test — 2017 Honda CR-V SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2017 Honda CR-V SUV AWD
Side crash test — 2017 Honda CR-V SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2017 small SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2017 Honda CR-V (this car)30 MPG★★★★★7
2017 Toyota RAV432 MPGNot rated3
2017 Toyota 4Runner18 MPGNot rated5
2017 Hyundai Tucson28 MPG★★★★★3
2017 Subaru Forester28 MPGNot rated1
2017 Mazda CX-527 MPGNot rated1
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan22 MPGNot rated4

Recalls (7)

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · May 21, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles

Problem
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 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Dec 18, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles

Problem
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 tank may fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Jul 27, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V524000 · 5 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CF7.
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly · Mar 9, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V158000 · 448,613 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
Steering › Electric Power Assist System · Sep 27, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V663000 · 54 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Jul 13, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V442000 · 32,233 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
If the pipe disconnects, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the disconnected pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KH1.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Apr 18, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V256000 · 1,425 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KF3 (CR-V)and KF4 (RDX).
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2017 Honda CR-V is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

1,777Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
42Involved a crash
4Involved a fire
36Injuries reported
8,850 miTypical mileage at failure
Engine531
Electrical System394
Fuel/Propulsion System348
Unknown Or Other267
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking213
Service Brakes172
Power Train141
Steering66
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/11: 824/12: 625/01: 625/02: 1325/03: 1025/04: 1125/05: 1425/06: 1425/07: 2125/08: 1125/09: 1225/10: 725/11: 1325/12: 626/01: 926/02: 626/03: 726/04: 1626/05: 1326/06: 526/07: 1726/08: 1526/09: 1326/10: 624/1125/0225/0525/0825/1126/0226/0526/08max 21

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2017 Honda CR-V buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 7 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Engine — 531 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  3. Electrical System — 394 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System — 348 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 8,850 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Honda CR-V. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other CR-V years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 CR-V40–Not rated00
2026 CR-V40184.6 inNot rated2177
2025 CR-V40184.6 in★★★★★6290
2024 CR-V40184.6 in★★★★★5481
2023 CR-V40184.6 in★★★★★8633
2022 CR-V38180.7 in★★★★★6348
2021 CR-V38180.7 in★★★★★5444
2020 CR-V38180.7 in★★★★★9444
2019 CR-V30180.7 in★★★★★81,107
2018 CR-V30180.7 in★★★★★52,161
2016 CR-V29179.5 inNot rated3394
2015 CR-V29179.5 inNot rated3670

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →