| Issue ID | 1454302 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11079886 |
| Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | CR-V |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 16/03/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Like many other 2017-2018 honda cr-v owners, i discovered a significant amount of gasoline in the oil reservoir of my vehicle after normal usage. In less than a month of ownership and less than 1,000 miles driven, my cr-v's oil reservoir was 0. 5 quarts over full due to dilution from uncombusted gasoline. This problem and its cause have been documented by cr-v owners on multiple other websites and forums. When i pulled the oil dipstick from my cr-v's engine, i immediately smelled gasoline and recognized that excessive dilution had occurred. I am greatly concerned about the performance, safety, and longevity of my cr-v's engine due to this deficiency. Furthermore, i am questioning the safety of the 2017-2018 honda cr-v given that multiple cr-v owners have documented stalled engines and engine damage due to this problem. I am thankful i caught this problem in my cr-v before the check engine light came on or before my engine stalled; however, oil dilution will continue to plague these vehicles until honda provides a long-term solution or recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EYOTA, MN |
| VIN pattern | 5J6RW2H81JLXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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