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

Just picked up my 2026 Honda CR-V Sport Touring, my first real adult car purchase! I'm looking to give it a retro Honda adventure look.

1st photo is how it looks now, 2nd is an AI generated concept of what I'm going for, and 3rd is just one of the many inspirations I've come across online.

I wasn't originally planning on doing the graphics first, but I'm seriously considering it. Would love some honest feedback. Too much, or does it work?

Hey! I recently purchased a 2025 Honda Cr-v sport L. I traded in a 2024 honda civic sport with 19000 miles but a stolen report. I paid $34,500 for the 2025. Essentially im financing $19,100 after taxes and fees with a wheel protection ($1000) thats optional. The 2025 came with a minor cosmetic accident that shows up on the carfax that I was not entirely made aware of. How did I do? Will the accident hurt the trade in down the road?

I recently got a 2026 Honda CR-V and the horn seems to require a more firm press than other cars I have owned. Coming from a Rav-4 where I could just honk it with a light tap of my thumb or palm, this seems way different. Even if I use the hand/palm it requires little extra pressure than what I would have required in my previous car. Is that normal?

Hello! I recently saw a 1999 CRV in my area that’s AWD and it’s pretty good condition but the timing belt went out. Has anyone had any experience with repairing this year and how much potential damage could there be to the engine because of this?

Thanks!

My poor 2005 CR-V LX died so I bought a used 2010 CR-V EX in August and it has been getting....17.2-17.6 mpg.

The tires are old and at least one has a slow leak that I have to refill weekly. I only use it 3x a week to commute 5 miles down city streets with a 25/30mph limit, which includes a whopping 25 stops (mostly signs, not lights).

Does this sound like a problem, maybe tire related? Or just bc of my shitty commute route? Front suspension was completely redone by dealership before purchase so it shouldn't be that at least. 😞

Ty!

So far as I can tell no one makes a purge valve for my 97, ChatGPT seems convinced I can just use another purge valve from a different Honda and splice another connector end on it. Is there any truth to that? Or am I just better off finding a used OEM part. If anyone has retrofitted a part can you point me in the right direction. Thanks!

2015 CR-V LX in Columbia Heights with 325K on it for $5999

https://carlyle.vin/deal/kHw--SoOn0-tk_pRCATDTw

Anyone got theirs past that?

At 145K it is dripping about 1-4 drops of oil on the floor per day. I replaced the main seal and it did not help much. Is it normal and should I just ignore it until it gets worse? Dealer and my local indy shop wants several thousand to do all seals. 🫪

I’m trying to replace the bottom exterior window trim on my 2018 CR-V, but I’m unsure if the videos I’m looking up are reliable or not. I’m not mechanically inclined at all, and need the assistance. I asked the dealership about it, and they wanted around $800 for it, and I’m not doing that so I’m going DIY on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

My drivers side factory carpet mat is driving me crazy. The little plastic floor clips broke a while ago and now the mat slides forward every time i get in. It bunches up under the gas pedal which feels sketchy when im trying to accelerate on the highway.

I pull it back whenever i park but it slides forward again within a few minutes. I want to replace the mats before winter but i dont know what will keep a new one anchored if the floor clips are completely gone. Do the heavy rubber mats with pointy nibs underneath stay put on carpet ?? I just want it to stay where it belongs so im atleat not kicking it back while driving haha.

pfa… I’m wanting to change the basic leather shift boot on my crv but it’s so big and I don’t know what will fit it… if anyone has bought something show me what it looks like! and where’d ya get it from thanks!

Hi all!

Has anybody purchased a 27 Sport-L (or other hybrid trim) in the Mid-Atlantic region recently? So far my best number is:

$42,175 MSRP (Silver, AWD)

-$2,000 dealer discount

+$490 doc fee

+$2,410 tax (PA)

-$500 returning customer incentive

otd: $42,575

Anybody in the area (PA, NY, NJ, MD, DE) seeing numbers for more like 10% off? I've seen a few posts here relatively recently at 10% off, and Tomi from Delivrd says that's a reasonable number. I'm just having my doubts.

Thanks!

I already have the TAG anti theft security installed but I received a call today from my dealership offering to add the Honda Locate Anti Theft free of charge. Any concerns if I take them up on the offer? They’ve confirmed that there will be no additional cost to me

Hi! My car is currently at Honda (2026 Hybrid CRV) but they can’t seem to find anything wrong with it. For the last few days I have had this “knock” or “clunk” when I put push my foot on the brake petal. It doesn’t make the noise all the time and only does it at low speeds, mostly stop and go traffic. I’m attaching a video. I just want opinions, I’m not worried for my safety, I trust they went over it correctly but its more of an annoyance.

Hi! I have a 2016 CRV Touring that I got in March with 135k miles for $12,500 with the navigation system and everything. I'd like to add subs and maybe upgrade the front speakers and tweeters. Just curious whether anyone else has done this and to anyone with sound system experience, will my upgrades be enough to satisfy me as a good quality daily sound system?

Hi everyone. The PGM-FI light has come on on my 2009 CRV after it was at the workshop for troubleshooting of an issue with the AC compressor. Could it just be unlucky timing and unrelated? They had the motor cover and serpentine belt off. Is it possible it's simple like something needs to be plugged in again or should I return to the workshop?

I've read the owners manual and it recommends careful driving til it can be checked.

Hey guys, first of all appreciate you for taking a look at my post. I’m a young tech who’s been running a mobile mechanic business for the past year,year and a half and I am looking for insight on a situation I’m in.

I got a inquiry about a 2011 Honda CRV with a typical rattle from the CVT actuator, I did not diagnose the car. The customer had it at a dealer for a oil change, and that was their diagnosis and then she called me about getting the timing chain, guides, cvt acuator, and tensioner replaced, along with spark plugs and a rear differential drain and fill. I’ve done these Honda timing jobs in the past so was reluctant on accepting the job Honda I found out. The components I went with was a meling timing kit that included both guides and the upper guide, the tensioner and the chain itself, as far as the CVT acuator, I went with a Dorman unit, everything went well torque everything to spec with my snap on tech angle torque wrench verified timing started the car up ran great. Took it on a 30 minute test drive including highway miles no DTC’s and everything went well. I woke up this morning with a text saying there’s a slight click noise when she steps on the gas. I would like to note that I did not change the oil during the service which I regret in the reason behind that was she said she just had it changed. I found out after the job just changed Was back in May car still driving fine, I offered to change the oil free of charge, and look into the noise I’m fairly confident I didn’t do anything incorrectly, but if it came down to it, I would redo the service if there was evidence that part was faulty, has anyone else experienced a similar noise? It’s very quiet could it be motor mounts, etc. low-key stressing me out as a business owner. I would hate to replace the motor if per se a month from now something with the chain went wrong again thanks for reading. Any insight is helpful. As of now my plan of action is to hope. The oil was really dirty and change it and go on a test drive with a customer. I also will get her to accelerate while the car was in park to try and nail down if it is timing related

I have a 2017 CR-V. Bought it brand new and have about 140,000 miles on it. I have done all the maintenance regularly, changed tires once and have replaced the battery a couple of times.
It started making rattle sounds recently so took it to Honda. They found internal metal debris and recommended engine replacement. I’m just so disappointed because I wanted to drive this car for another 150,000 miles. But I guess we are done already! I’ll probably look to sell and see what I can get.
I’m open to any suggestions or even condolences!

I asked AI to take a photo of my new car and off road it a little and I’m honestly loving it. Some Falken tires a roof rock some decals, why do I like this?

Have you guys added any of the all terrain or slightly off road tires? Care to share any pics?

I see the old models on the crv sub being decked out with new life and new looks I wonder what this could look like! I love long roadtrips and camping so this is definitely an idea!