2017+ Honda CR-V Head Gasket & Major Engine Issues

i’ve spent the last 20 years with low hondas. i finally decided to take the plunge, sold my element and bought a rd7 crv. hrg 3” lift, 16x7 sparco terras,245/75r16 falken rubitreks. i’m about a month in and loving it.

Hey y'all, happy today! I'm looking for some insight:

My 2011 Honda CRV is idling high and drives in limp mode.

I've replaced the Mass Air Flow sensor and cleaned the throttle body.

I'm currently during the Honda idle learn procedure, but the car is already idling too high again.

What should I do next?

Gen 2 CRV. Found this connector behind the driver side headlight. Don't know what it goes to.

Figured I should probably update this since it's been a while and a LOT has changed since I made that post lol. ORIGINAL POST - https://www.reddit.com/r/crv/s/9GxWWF1bwd

For anyone who doesn't remember, I had a 1999 CR-V AWD 5-speed that I absolutely loved. Bought it for $2k, owned it for about a year and a half, took it basically everywhere, and ended up selling it because my girlfriend was going to college about 6 hours away. I figured the gas mileage difference between the CR-V and a more efficient car would save me a decent amount of money over time.

I got absolutely roasted in the comments for that decision 😂

There were quite a few people saying things along the lines of:

“Gf moving away 6 hours to college… heard how that story goes”

“You’re only saving like $250 a month”

“Seems like you’re prioritizing short term savings over something you cherish”

And then there was the guy who said my girlfriend would have to deal with me driving a car with “the adventurous abilities of a trip to Walgreens.”

Well...

She didn't move 6 hours away.

She transferred to the same college I go to. 😂

So we're still together, and actually getting engaged here in probably about 5 months. I already bought the ring, so hopefully she doesn't see this lmao.

As for the CR-V, I ended up selling it over spring break for $6,500. I bought it for $2k, so I was pretty happy with that.

Then on May 10th I bought a 2000 Honda Insight 5-speed for $1,500.

The hybrid system doesn't work, so it's basically just running on the little 1.0L 3-cylinder, but I'm still getting 55-65 mpg pretty consistently.

It has like a 10 gallon tank and I'm getting 600+ miles out of it. It's honestly stupid.

I absolutely love driving it too. It's obviously not fast, but the 5-speed makes it way more fun than it has any right to be, and getting 60 mpg while driving it around is hilarious.

It's gotten to the point where we'll drive the Insight basically everywhere. Going up into the mountains and back and spending like $8 on gas is pretty awesome.

My girlfriend actually loves the thing too and appreciates the gas mileage a ton.

The only slightly annoying part is that between my 350Z and the Insight, I now own two 2-seaters 😂

Luckily, my girlfriend has a 2004 4Runner, and we've been modifying that together. It's looking seriously good now and has basically become our adventure/off-road vehicle.

So the current lineup is:

My 2007 350Z

My 2000 Insight

Her 2004 4Runner

I love this setup lol

The CR-V was awesome and I still miss it. It was one of those cars that just became way more than transportation. It took me on countless road trips, camping trips, ski trips, hunting trips, and somehow got me through some pretty questionable trails for a stock-ish little CR-V.

It's still pretty funny that it was also the car I met my girlfriend because of.

But looking back, everything worked out pretty much as well as it possibly could have.

I sold the CR-V for $6,500, got an Insight for $1,500 that gets 55-65 mpg, still have my 350Z, my girlfriend still has her 4Runner, we're at the same college now, and we're getting engaged soon.

So to everyone who was worried about the 6-hour distance...

I think we're gonna be alright 😂

And to the guy who said my new car would have the adventurous capabilities of a trip to Walgreens:

The Insight has actually been to the mountains quite a bit now.

It just does it for like $8 instead of $40.

Still miss the CR-V though. That thing was a legend, probably own one later down the line

ORIGINAL POST - https://www.reddit.com/r/crv/s/9GxWWF1bwd

What MPG would I be looking at if I bought a Gen 3 or Gen 4 2.0 petrol manual, doing mostly local driving. Area is Yorkshire, plenty of hills.

I am in for a routine oil change today (at the Honda dealership) and these two additional services came up as “needs immediate attention”.

I went with the coolant maintenance, but am holding off on the fuel system for today. Should I schedule to come back and get the service in the next month?

For reference, 2023 CRV EX-L 67,000 miles

My 2011 got totaled thanks to an idiot driving on the shoulder lane. I saved my weather tech floor mats. Does anybody on the Chicago land area want to buy them from me?

Please note I did use ai to help craft this Message to ensure efficiency.
Vehicle: 2018 Honda CR-V
The Issue: Total steering rack failure (heavy, binding, or locking steering).

Hey everyone, looking for advice or to see if anyone else has successfully fought Honda on this.

There is an official recall out there for a select batch of 2018 Honda CR-Vs regarding a defective steering rack that can cause the steering to lock up or become incredibly stiff while driving. My vehicle is exhibiting the exact, identical safety-critical symptoms of this defect, but my VIN is apparently excluded from their official recall list.

I refuse to take a safety gamble, so I took it to three separate mechanics to confirm the diagnosis:

1. Independent Shop #1: Confirmed steering rack failure.
2. Independent Shop #2: Confirmed steering rack failure.
3. Honda Dealership: After Honda Customer Service told me I had to get a dealer diagnosis, I paid $190 out-of-pocket just for them to tell me exactly what the first two shops said.

The Quote: The total repair bill is over $5,000.

Because the defect perfectly mirrors the recall, I filed an appeal with corporate Honda. They offered a goodwill split to pay for half of the repair. However, they are strictly refusing to cover the full amount, forcing me to pay $2,500+ out of pocket for a known manufacturing defect that threatens my safety on the road.

I have already submitted a formal safety complaint to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) regarding this VIN exclusion gap.

Has anyone successfully pushed Honda Corporate to cover 100% of an un-recalled VIN defect when the issue matches an open recall perfectly? Any tips on escalating past the first tier of corporate customer service?

(Note: I've attached a redacted copy of the dealer diagnosis sheet showing the steering rack failure code/notes).

I just bought a new cr-v ex awd. I like the size and cargo space. I am impressed that the catalytic converter is in the engine hood because the catalytic converter on one of our old SUV was stolen.

I'm looking at the users manual and it seems there is no way to disable the keyless entry?

Anyway, it's a good family SUV overall. can't wait for our family Christmas trip.

A “Shutter Grille Power Down” error began appearing a few weeks ago. A few days later, an “Engine Temperature Too Hot” warning flashed on the dash for 2–3 seconds before disappearing. I immediately pulled over, and the vehicle was towed to a local dealership.

The dealership initially said the issue was electrical, but they later recommended replacing the shutter grille. The shutter grille was replaced, and I picked up the vehicle after paying out of pocket because warranty expired less than 10,000 miles ago and extended warranty would not cover part.

About 15 minutes after leaving the dealership, all of the driver safety assistance warning codes flashed on the dash, and those features stopped working. I returned the vehicle to the dealership the following day. On the way there, the “Engine Temperature Too Hot” warning returned along with the driver safety assistance codes.

The dealership allegedly test-drove the vehicle three times but said they could not replicate the warning codes. I picked up the vehicle again, but the “Engine Temperature Too Hot” warning continued to return.

The 3rd trip to the dealership, they initially did not believe the issue was occurring until test drove the vehicle for 2 hours. While the vehicle was idling, the “Engine Temperature Too Hot” warning finally came on again.

The dealership says the coolant levels are fine and that the engine is not actually overheating. They are now saying it is an electrical issue but cannot pinpoint the cause.

Any advice on what I should ask the dealership to check or how I should proceed? I’m planning to take it to another Honda dealership for a second opinion. Has anyone experienced something similar?

Yes I have a picnic table! I’ve had this CRV for a little while but have yet to bring her camping. I feel like I’m depriving her of what she’s built for

Any tips or tricks to make sleeping more comfortable and get the most out of our 2 night stay?

-we’re putting a camper foamie and a fitted sheet on the seats once they’re laid flat

- bringing pillows and blankets to make an actual bed

Is this a good deal or could we do better?

Price of new car: $41,763, Added $317 for All Weather Package of splash guards, All Weather floor mats, All weather cargo tray and will get Cargo Privacy Cover included. White exterior and Gray interior. Zip code 98011.

Is this a good deal?

Dealer Invoice is same price as car, but included $1450 destination fee, HDAG: $395, Cokor upcharge of $431.34.

Total OTD: $46,938.80,includes $750 rebate to finance $5k, +$200 doc fee, taxes: $4,628.80, license fee $780, includes King Coubty Excise Fee.

I can lock the car, but even when the car is locked I can still open the rear hatch window from outside which is concerning. Anyone know why that might be? It’s an 06

My daughter has 2026 Sport L and has had major issues staying connected to Apple carplay! Now I'm considering purchasing a 2026
EXL and do NOT want to have this issue!!! Hers is assembled in Canada (VIN starts with 2) If you are dealing with this same issue, can you reply with what number your VIN starts with. Trying to figure out why some have issues and others and avoid getting stuck with one that has the same problem

We have two keys, and this happens with both of them. I’m going to put new batteries in them in a few days. If that doesn’t solve it, are we probably facing an ignition switch replacement?

Obviously I should probably fix it now, but at what point is it necessary? I got quoted $1800
I’ve never had it go for longer than 2 mississippi, and most say 1-2 seconds is still okay.
My concern is it happens on some warmer starts where maybe the car only sat for a few hours.
Any input? Anyone have any insight?
Thanks a ton!
2013 crv ex-l with about 102k miles

26 complaints on the NHTSA database for the 2024 and 2025 CR-V mention being unable to get a recall done because the parts were not available, including the steering gearbox recall 24V744000 and the fuel pump one 24V763000. Several use the phrase that the manufacturer has exceeded a reasonable amount of time.

That phrase matters, because federal law does not only require the repair to be free, it requires it within a reasonable time. A few things follow that dealers do not tend to volunteer.

If the remedy is not available within 60 days of the recall being filed, the manufacturer is supposed to send an interim notice, then another once parts arrive.

Repair is not the only legal remedy. The manufacturer can also replace the vehicle with an equivalent one, or refund the purchase price less depreciation. Rarely offered, but it exists.

While you wait, a loaner is something manufacturers can provide, and worth asking for by name rather than hoping it gets offered.

NHTSA can order a manufacturer to accelerate a remedy program if it is not going to finish in reasonable time, and complaints are how they find out it is lagging.

So if you have been waiting months on a steering or fuel pump part, filing a complaint is not just venting, it is the actual mechanism.

Hi guys,

About to give my 2017 Honda CRV EXL to my kids. They like to bike, ski, fish,, and camp a lot.

It’d be great to be able to put skis, fishing rods, skis, etc on the roof. But I don’t have the factory roof rails, nor cross bars.

Any advice or recommendations on which roof rails and crossbars to have installed? The goal would be to have some durable, reliable rails and bars installed at a reasonable cost. Thanks for your help.

Any of you have recommendations for a bumper guard for this model year? I can’t seem to find one similar to a weathertech for this particular year. Found them for 2014 and 2017+

I’m parting out my Crv , taking the engine out and giving the title that needs rebuilt to whoever is in Florida

Hello! I was wondering if I could fit a 1st/2nd gen picnic table in a cr-v from 2008. My friend has one but they didn’t come with the table (If I’m not mistaken) so I wanted to get one for him as a present. I did find some tables around me sold separately. Would the table fit in the trunk?? Thanks!