2017 Honda CR-V Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,779 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Honda CR-V, 1% of the 1,779 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Emergency crash avoidance system deployed causing the car to stop. This from 35 + MPH. This was unexpected. And we were lucky no other cars were affected. Automatic headlight dimmer is not operating correctly. This is annoyance to the driver of my car as well as blinding to oncoming trafic.”
NHTSA complaint #11352579, filed 2020-09, 30,250 miles“In rain storm driving at highway speed at night all of the dash lights went out then back on then out again several more times. I was so distracted I just about lost control of the vehicle. I think the head lights my have gone off and on also, but I am not sure as I was so distracted by the dash lights problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11124078, filed 2018-09, 7,040 miles“My mirror turn signal and left front turn signal flashes randomly on its own. Several times in a 24 hour period. The left back turn signal does not. I smell some type of electrical burning fumes from the left side of the car next to the hood where it comes to windshield. This is very distracting as it is happening randomly and often. This happens when the vehicle is parked , unattended, and in the off position. All times of the day and night. …”
NHTSA complaint #11373209, filed 2020-11, 24,500 miles“1. Numerous people including myself have been affected by this car draining a brand new battery and leaving people stranded and needing a jumpstart. My car is currently at the dealership again to have this issue looked at, last time they told me I needed a new battery, now they can't give me that same reason since my battery is brand new. 2. My instrument panel wouldn't dim making it extremely bright at night and difficult to see the road. Honda had to replace the entire system. 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322903, filed 2020-04, 47,254 miles“Without any reason the autobraking/collision system has engaged twice when no cars or animals on the road one time going 55mph and another time going approx. 40mpg. In addition the display screen (radio etc.) does not dim. It stays full brightness even with adjusting it. Honda had to fix when vehicle was brand new after I had to fight with them that this is an issue. The screen blinds me at night because it is very bright so you can't really see the road. This stays bright stopped or moving. Lastly, not a safety issue but auto high beams also had an error while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11139138, filed 2018-10, 20,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1% |
| 2025 | 3 | 1% |
| 2024 | 9 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 1% |
| 2017 | 22 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 21 | 4% |
| 2013 | 32 | 8% |
| 2012 | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 118 | 30% |
| 2005 | 122 | 25% |
| 2004 | 39 | 8% |
| 2003 | 39 | 8% |
| 2002 | 60 | 12% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Honda CR-V
532 complaintsElectrical system
402 complaintsFuel system
379 complaintsForward collision avoidance
283 complaintsOther or unknown
268 complaintsBrakes
177 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
144 complaintsSteering
66 complaintsElectronic stability control
54 complaintsVehicle speed control
52 complaintsLane departure
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
37 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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