2018 Honda CR-V Repairs and Problem Descriptions at TrueDelta

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Honda CR-V in North Carolina, United States Oct 2018 - Jun 2019
Feb 2019 2000 mi	Info display started blinking on and off for several minutes. Brightness control was jumping all around to different settings. Only way to stop the issue was to stop the vehicle and reset by turning it off. Honda is aware of the issue, but has not issued a software fix despite the problem occuring on multiple CRVs for the last year and a half.

Honda CR-V in Texas, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 3000 mi	Buzzing noise from right front under acceleration. Repair unsuccessful.

Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2018 - Mar 2019
Dec 2018 10788 mi C $50	Reflash pcm as part of campaign - software update related to oil dilution also hvac control unit replacement

Honda CR-V in Montana, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
May 2018 1000 mi	Waiting for a visit from Honda factory rep. Uneven, chalky looking spots in paint on left side of hood near windshield. Local Honda dealer acknowledges paint issues cannot be fixed by detailing/buffing. Believes problem is in the paint itself. Problem to be reviewed by factory rep and (one hopes) repaired (repaint hood?).

Honda CR-V in Louisiana, United States Jul 2017 - Sep 2018
Feb 2018 11000 mi	Car would not start, dead battery, dealer checked out system and said all good, but no repair action taken
Sep 2018 20000 mi	Button on shifter that allows you to move from park to R/D reverse/drive broke a small plastic part inside cracked and could not move out of park.was about to have car towed to dealer when I figured out that I could put my finger and slide down the release, then drove straight to Dealer. Service representative told me that this is a common problem with 2017 CRV and of course no recall yet, so a 5 cent piece of plastic totally knocked out my $40,00 Honda, wonder how many people had to get their car towed to dealer for this defect?/

Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States May 2017 - Nov 2018
Mar 2018 8000 mi	Oil dilution caused by gasoline .... 1 quart over fill The dealer has no fix and Honda is working on this problem Many problems with the computer giving intermittent false warnings , brakes,radar sensing, lighting etc. TSB took care of these problems When outside temperature is below 20 degrees car will not produce enough heat. No fix available at this time. Honda is working on a fix
Apr 2018 12000 mi	Gasoline is diluting engine oil..... Honda at this time has NO FIX but to keep changing the oil when the level of oil is over max. fill

Honda CR-V in Florida, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 23000 mi	Tire pressure monitor warning light wouldn't go off. Dealer reset the TPMS without replacing any parts to resolve the issue.

Honda CR-V in Quebec, Canada Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 10540 mi	Noise from the driver's side front strut mount, the dealership could not find the problem. Not successful. Upper strut mount was defective; had to be replaced.

Honda CR-V in Alabama, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2017 325 mi	Radar sensor

Honda CR-V in California, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 5000 mi	Since oil change 2000 miles ago, oil level increased above plastic dipstick, at least 1/2 quart too high
Jun 2018 10000 mi US $35	high oil level (1/2" high), fuel dilution problem within 3000 miles of last oil change

Honda CR-V in Florida, United States Nov 2016 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018 8000 mi	Battery replaced and electrical system service bulletin addressed after getting car jump started twice

Honda CR-V in Queretaro, Mexico Dec 2017 - Sep 2018
Jan 2018 62 mi	Hatch wasn't correctly sealed. Dealer fixed the issue.

Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2019
Sep 2017 3000 mi	Driver’s seat deformed - air bag system Foam foundation on the side of the drivers seat back partially collapsed causing a depression. Fixed under warranty.
Feb 2019 11000 mi	AC control unit recall Shifter button broke off

Honda CR-V in New York, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 1000 mi	Information display (radio,gps and other functions) blanked out for 3 minutes, during this time radio played but could not change volume or stations. Computer system was rebooted by dealer.

Honda CR-V in North Carolina, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 3400 mi	Wheel bearing noise required bearing replacement

Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 13000 mi	Backup camera was "stuck" on and then wouldn't work at all. Dealer rebooted the car's "computer" and now it is working fine, once again.

Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States May 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 7500 mi	Lights in both passenger and driver sunvisors did not turn on when opened. Visors were replaced.

Honda CR-V in District of Columbia, United States Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Aug 2017 5621 mi	Software update

Honda CR-V in Arizona, United States May 2017 - Sep 2018
Jun 2018 6650 mi	HondaLink prompts to accept Ts and Cs repeatedly. Asked about software update. Left side blind-spot monitor false alarms when colder
Sep 2018 8053 mi	Plastic shift lever release button broke into several pieces, rendering it inoperative. Happened while shifter was in the Drive position, so I could only operate the shifter between Drive and Neutral. Dealer replaced shifter button, stating it was 3rd one they had seen. Had I not been able to push my vehicle out of its parking spot, a tow would have been required.

Honda CR-V in Alberta, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 806 mi	Car developed an "Emissions Systems Problem" error. A small vacuum leak was detected, hoses checked, and computer codes cleared, but no parts replaced.

Honda CR-V in Florida, United States May 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 10500 mi	Collision avoidance system acted when it shouldn't have, dealer downloaded new software

Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 4000 mi	Centers head unit video screen would flicker or go completely out. Diagnosed on first trip in February 2017 as intermittent, Honda dealer contacted Honda Tech who authorized replacement head unit. Finally replaced a year later.
Feb 2018 42000 mi	Passenger airbag reclall

Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2017 1000 mi	black paint specks beneath the clear coat on tailgate
Feb 2018 7000 mi	Oil dilution issue. Oil is 1.5 quarts overfull from raw fuel in the oil. Heat also does not work in 20 degrees or less. These are associated problems.

Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States May 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2017 200 mi	Automatic high beam system didn't work. Dealer corrected the problem. It had something to do with adding fuses during dealer prep while the engine was running. They put out a TSB on how to fix the problem, which they did. It was a matter of pulling a specific fuse, waiting a few minutes, and replacing it. I was at the dealer for about an hour and a half while they figured it out. Traffic did not work in navigation system. Head unit replaced to correct the problem
Nov 2017 8000 mi	Hands-free tailgate function (kick to open) stopped working. Dealer had to reset some code involving the doors. Function is restored and working properly again. Under warranty.

Honda CR-V in Massachusetts, United States May 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 900 mi	Driver's seat left side support had foam cushion pushed underneath the wiring pushing piping into my side. Foam back was replaced correcting the problem. Four way lumbar support control was only working in and out not up and down. Dealer replaced control and corrected problem. Light in driver's side vanity mirror flickered on and off. Dealer replaced entire visor and corrected problem.

Honda CR-V in Iowa, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018 17000 mi	Infotainment screen kept turning on and off. Replaced screen under warranty

Honda CR-V in Florida, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 14000 mi	gear shift handle broke.. warranty work.. appears to be a defect in Hondas

Honda CR-V in California, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 16000 mi	Drivers seat molding was loose

Honda CR-V in Minnesota, United States Jul 2017 - Oct 2018
Aug 2017 1000 mi	The night after taking home the car we noticed the A/C was not cold. Report from the dealer after repairs there was no refrigerant in the system. They charged it and checked for leaks. No leaks were found.
Sep 2017 1500 mi	Leaks in all the hoses and fittings
May 2018 10000 mi	Checked the oil and the oil level had increased. Smelled like gasoline. Honda paid for the needed oil change and looked into the engine codes for any warnings or errors related to fuel getting into the crank case.
Oct 2018 17000 mi	Gear shift broke.

Honda CR-V in Tennessee, United States Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
Nov 2017 2000 mi	Battery was dead. Honda service gave it a jump start and the dealer replaced the battery.
Jul 2018 15000 mi	Navigation screen would continuously reset until car was turned off and restarted.

Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 11000 mi	Door seal misformed - door seal ordered. Infotainment intermittently won't boot with car start requiring car shut off/restarted. Had to complete a soft reboot because infotainment froze. Intermittent warning that power was lost has occurred. Dealer says problem too intermittent to fix. Hot soak fuel type smell occurs after vehicle fully warmed up, shut off for 5 to 45 minutes, restarted. Smell comes through ventilation and is noxious. In certain situations smell present during extended idle when vehicle fully warmed up. Dealer appointment was day temp was -26 air temp and of course I wasn't able to replicate and neither was dealer. Vehicle was remotely started. Within one minute of remote start I entered vehicle and depressed pedal and pushed start button taking vehicle out of remote start loop. I immediately exited vehicle with engine running and the doors locked as they are programmed to when I walk away with key. Upon return engine was running, doors locked but I was not able to unlock door with key fob. Warning on dash "keyless remote not detected". I had to find second key fob to unlock doors. After shutting engine off the first key fob worked again.
Mar 2018 14700 mi	Oil fuel dillution problem, vehicle primarily driven highway. Dealer reports no fix at this time for rising oil level other than warranty oil changes. Oil level rising occuring in less than six start cycles and 300 miles. If problem ignored oil level will rise to critical drivability stage we're check engine light, misfire, and engine damage. Oil changes currently needed every 1500 miles. This vehicle is not used in short trips, but trips at 70mph for 25 miles.

Honda CR-V in Missouri, United States Mar 2017 - Oct 2017
Jun 2017 1680 mi	All systems read failed, all warning lights came ON. Car being towed. In shop: All diagnostic performed. Found: Battery shorted by Booster electric Brake fault. Replaced: Battery, Booster Assy Electric Brake 46000-TLA-A05, Kit 46101-TLA-A00, Brake Fluid.

Honda CR-V in California, United States May 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017 3000 mi	Headlight bulb failed

Honda CR-V in Quebec, Canada Feb 2017 - Dec 2018
Sep 2017 4960 mi	Safety Recall - Fuel Feed pipe Leak Campaign N17

Honda CR-V in Minnesota, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 300 mi	There was a small area on the hood that had been missed by the buffer at the factory. The dealer buffed it, and is it now perfect.

Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 6000 mi	Driver side rear door handle made a distinct squeak when opening. When we brought it in for his first oil change, they lubricated it and it did absolutely nothing. So they ordered the part and replaced it. Which corrected the problem for a couple of weeks and now it is back!
Jan 2018 12000 mi	Lubricated a door handled it was previously replaced but continued to squeak. The fix seems to be successful.

Honda CR-V in New York, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 4000 mi	The vehicle no longer will link to Android Auto app on phone. Also issue with automatic door locks.

Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
Jan 2018 3720 mi	Tire pressure warning light on but no leak. They reset the sensor.

Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
Feb 2018 2480 mi	Turbo charger broke down.
Mar 2018 2666 mi	Steering wheel felt loose.Steering shaft had to be replaced. Was told it was a factory defect.

Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 5000 mi	Manufacturer recall on fuel line

Honda CR-V in Missouri, United States Jul 2017 - Apr 2018
Jan 2018 10000 mi	Security system....I had a failing lock sensor that resulted in the security alarm triggering intermittently. In addition, the remote start, locking confirmation beep, and the 'walk away auto lock' feature stopped working. It turned out to that the sensor on my hood latch was failing resulting in the security system thinking the hood was open. Replaced under warranty.
Apr 2018 13000 mi	Button on the gear selector broke leaving me stranded. The car was towed to the dealership. They had to overnight the parts for the fix. I had the car back the next day.

Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 200 mi	The automatic high beam function was not working. Car required a reboot to enable the function.

Honda CR-V in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2017 6820 mi	car stone dead - after working fine earlier in the day, and the day before that, and the day before that... flat decked to dealer, said battery was dead (I think there's some other mystery, but so far, so good)

Honda CR-V in Washington, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 9000 mi	Rear radar loom replaced

Honda CR-V in Florida, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 6000 mi	Shifter knob button broke. Dealer replaced under warranty. Was told a recall/TSB is imminent

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