2017 Honda CR-V MPG
The 2017 Honda CR-V gets 25–28 mpg in the city and 31–34 on the highway (27–30 combined), across the 4 versions the EPA rated.
The most efficient pairs the 1.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive, at 30 mpg combined. At the other end, the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and all-wheel drive manages 27 mpg combined, 3 mpg less. That is 1 mpg better than the best gasoline 2016 version (29 mpg).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V FWD | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 34 | 30 | Regular · 292 g CO₂/mi |
| CR-V AWD | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 | 33 | 29 | Regular · 303 g CO₂/mi |
| CR-V FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 32 | 28 | Regular · 312 g CO₂/mi |
| CR-V AWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 31 | 27 | Regular · 328 g CO₂/mi |
2017 Honda CR-V fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2017 Honda CR-V costs about $2,180 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (30 mpg combined), or roughly 15 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (27 mpg combined) comes to about $2,420 a year, $240 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2017 Honda CR-V specs
The EPA lists 2 engine choices for the 2017 Honda CR-V: 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo and 2.4 L 4-cyl. It came with a CVT, in all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive versions. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Small Sport Utility Vehicle" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L turbo | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive; All-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 2.4 L | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive; All-Wheel Drive | 2 |
2017 Honda CR-V problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 1,776 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda CR-V.
Engine is the most-reported area (20% of component mentions), followed by electrical system (15%) and fuel/propulsion system (13%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 176 complaints a year: more than the 2016 (36 a year) and fewer than the 2018 (238 a year).
That ranks 2nd of 17 Honda CR-V model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 1,776, 42 mention a crash, 4 a fire and 28 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 531 | 20% |
| Electrical system | 403 | 15% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 348 | 13% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 345 | 13% |
| Unknown or other | 267 | 10% |
| Service brakes | 172 | 6% |
| Power train | 144 | 5% |
| Steering | 65 | 2% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 54 | 2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 52 | 2% |
| Lane departure | 47 | 2% |
| Air bags | 36 | 1% |
| Structure | 34 | 1% |
| Seat belts | 32 | 1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 30 | 1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 30 | 1% |
| Exterior lighting | 22 | <1% |
| Seats | 13 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 8 | <1% |
| Visibility | 7 | <1% |
| Suspension | 5 | <1% |
| Wheels | 5 | <1% |
| Equipment | 4 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 4 | <1% |
| Tires | 4 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 3 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
On Aug 10, 2026 every dashboard warning light came on and stayed on Took to the shop and they did some repair work. Then on August 18 while driving, I have been getting stuttering and jerking motion like pauses. …
The car continuously has issues with all alerts appearing on the dashboard. This deactivates safety features like lane departure assist, front collision mitigation, and cruise control. …
My car stalls out when accelerating. The same issue explained by NHTSA recall 23V-858 but my vin is not included in the recall and it's a 2017 Honda CRV. I have almost been re ended when it stalls in traffic.
2017 Honda CR-V recalls
The 2017 Honda CR-V has been the subject of 7 recall campaigns.
The most recent, campaign 26V332000 from May 2026, concerns air bags.
Equipment accounts for 2 of the 7 campaigns, more than any other area.
17V442000 · July 13, 2017 · Gasoline fuel system
Problem: 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.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel supply pipe, free of charge.
17V256000 · April 18, 2017 · Equipment
Problem: 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.
Remedy: Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | CR-V years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags | 2017–2022 |
| 23V858000 | December 18, 2023 | Gasoline fuel system | 2013–2023 |
| 23V524000 | July 27, 2023 | Equipment | 2017, 2020, 2022 |
| 23V158000 | March 9, 2023 | Seat belts | 2017–2020 |
| 18V663000 | September 27, 2018 | Steering | 2017–2018 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 2 versions of the 2017 Honda CR-V; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Honda CR-Vs can be compared fairly. Among other 2017 models in the EPA's small sport utility vehicle class, the 2017 Nissan Rogue (29 mpg), 2017 Subaru Forester (28 mpg) and 2017 Subaru Outback (28 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 26 | 587 | 45 | 1 |
| 2015 | 29 | 672 | 56 | 3 |
| 2016 | 29 | 394 | 36 | 3 |
| 2017 | 30 | 1,776 | 176 | 7 |
| 2018 | 30 | 2,161 | 238 | 5 |
| 2019 | 30 | 1,107 | 137 | 8 |
| 2020 | 38 | 441 | 62 | 9 |
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FAQ
Is the 2017 CR-V a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2017 Honda CR-V has 176 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (2nd most of 17 model years), 7 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 30 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2017 CR-V problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are engine (531), electrical system (403) and fuel/propulsion system (348). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2017 CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 CR-V get?
The EPA rates the versions at 27–30 mpg combined (25–28 city, 31–34 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 CR-V per year?
About $2,180 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,420 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).