| Issue ID | 1550559 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11192006 |
| Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | CR-V |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 05/03/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine was making a fluttery sound. Noticed fuel in oil, found cams were binding and timing chain was stretched and loose. They replaced cylinder head and timing chain. Learned online this is a known result of oil diluted by fuel, and there is a fix but only for cars registered in certain states, not my state. Complained to american honda, case #09409822. Was told oil dilution is normal, car should not be driven short distances - claimed this is in warranty documents - and they will do nothing, and also cannot provide me with anything in writing. No presale mention of "requirement" to not drive under several miles. With my 1/2-mile commute, would never have purchased this vehicle. Based on this i am terrified that some time while driving in the future the timing chain will fail while i am driving, the engine will stop, and this could lead to serious injury or death -- either mine or yhat of strangers. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13408 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATLANTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5J6RW2H94HLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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