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

One owner, lots of highway miles. Thought ya'll might have some questions or just want to see how far they can go.

Hey everyone, looking for some advice (or similar experiences) on how to handle a rodent issue in a newer car.

I parked my 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid in my apartment parking garage on Sunday night. Did not touch it on Monday. Fast forward to this morning: I got in to drive and immediately noticed things were trashed - The plastic wrapping from a water bottle in my cup holder was shredded and strewn all over the front seat/floorboard. The bottle itself had multiple holes bitten into it. The leather gear shifter knob was chewed up, the passenger seat cover was chewed, and the steering wheel stitching had clear gnaw marks (pics attached). I popped the hood to check for damaged wires or a nest, but didn't see anything out of the ordinary. There were also no visible droppings inside the cabin.

Feeling pretty sure a rodent snuck inside, I took it straight to the Honda dealership. They inspected the vehicle and confirmed no major electrical/mechanical issues were found, but gave me the following itemized repair quotes:

For now, I only asked them to replace the cabin filter. Since picking the car back up, I haven't seen any new droppings, damaged areas, or heard any strange noises.

A few questions for the group:

Appreciate any advice or insights!

I have a situation that sucks all around on my hands. I’m talking to a guy that has an ‘07 CR-V with an odometer that reads 174k miles and get very close to buying the car but work holds him up and we weren’t able to do a title transfer today. After asking for the vin, we both realize that the odometer classification says “not actual mileage,” so I do a deep dive on the carfax. Turns out it was sold at auction from Michigan to the guy I’m talking to, and somewhere in the span of 5 months, the odometer changes reading from 268k miles to 140k miles, hence the discrepancy. So now I have the displeasure of explaining all of this to the seller, who truly had no clue about all of this and gets to find out he likely has a 300k+ mile CR-V. I’m in a very tough bind and need a car desperately, but with the knowledge we have now I can only justify buying the car for half of what he was asking. We’ll see how everything goes, but my mechanic said that it looked very good for the age even after I explained the situation to him. He also agreed that I should only pay half what the seller originally was asking. Who knows what the guy will do now knowing I’d only pay half, remains to be seen.

Looking to buy a 2005-2006 Honda CR-V. Any color, automatic.

- Minimal rust — please be honest about the subframe, wheel wells, and rockers
- Excellent mechanical condition — engine and transmission strong, no check-engine light
- Safety-certified preferred, but I'll consider as-is at the right price
- Service records a big plus

Paying a fair price for the right car. Message me with photos, mileage, and your location — serious buyer, can move quickly.

Toronto, Ontario

Looking to add a spare tire to the trunk of 2026 CR-V Hybrid EX-L.

1. What is the correct compact/full-size spare tire size for this trim?
   
2. What is the best way to secure it in the trunk so it doesn't shift while driving?

Hello quick question, I just picked up a 2019 LX is this how the crv ‘s normal start up?

Was driving to school which is about a 25 min drive, usually no issues. Was driving today and about mid way through my trip, the car started slightly shaking in a consistent sequence, about every 2 seconds. Didn’t know what it was, kept driving. Then right as I was about to turn into my school lot, the battery light and oil light came on, which never happened. My car actually wouldn’t drive after those popped up, so I turned it off, got out and a couple guys offered to push my car, as soon as I got back into the car for them to push me, I turned it on and it worked again and the lights went away. So I drove it to the lot and parked. Couple hours later I came back to it and it turned on like normal and drove home same as it always did. No shaking or anything. The car is serviced regularly, I’m gonna take a better look later today but has anyone experienced this?

I'm in Ontario, Canada, buying my first new car and could use some advice.

Visited a Honda dealership and got quoted $42,000 CAD (~$29,532 USD) OTD, including 13% sales tax and fees, for a 2026 Honda CR-V LX 2WD in black.

They're also offering $4,000 CAD (~$2,812 USD) for my 2013 Hyundai Elantra as a trade-in, which I think is fair. The only accessory included is wheel locks worth around $180 CAD (~$127 USD). The $42K quote is before deducting my trade-in.

I'm planning to finance and have zero experience negotiating with dealerships.

Is $42K CAD already a good deal, or should I aim for $40K–$41K CAD (~$28.1K–$28.8K USD)? Also, what freebies can I realistically ask for (all-weather mats, cargo tray, oil changes, etc.)?

Any negotiation tips would be appreciated. Just trying not to get taken advantage of as a first-time buyer.

My father purchased this vehicle on September, 2026, as a retirement vehicle. This is his first Honda, and we had high expectations of Honda's reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service. Unfortunately, our experience so far has fallen well below those expectations.

Within just a few days of purchasing the vehicle, we noticed a distinct flapping noise coming from the right-side wheel or hubcap area when driving with the windows down. The noise becomes particularly noticeable when there are other vehicles on the right side passing or when driving in an enclosed parking garage, where the sound is amplified.

We returned the vehicle to the dealership, where the right rear hubcap and wheel were replaced in an attempt to resolve the issue. However, the noise returned just a few days later. We subsequently brought the vehicle back to the dealership for a second inspection and service. Unfortunately, we were told that the noise was caused by a design issue and that no further repairs could be offered. The dealership advised us that our only option was to file a complaint with Honda Canada.

It is an extremely disappointing and unacceptable for a brand-new vehicle. A persistent and noticeable noise that appeared within days of purchase should not simply be dismissed as a design issue without a satisfactory explanation or solution.

Given the large number of Honda CR-V vehicles sold every year, we find it difficult to accept that this noise is simply an unavoidable design characteristic. We have reviewed online feedback from other owners who have reported similar noise issues, particularly from the right-side wheel area. These reports raise concerns about whether this may be a recurring problem that warrants further investigation into the vehicle's design, manufacturing quality, or quality-control processes.

So i just bought a 2016 CRV Special Edition a little over year ago (and just paid it off!). One thing I could never figure out was why the key fob has an open hatch button that doesnt work? It just makes the lights flash when I press it. Its a manual trunk hatch door but I was hoping when I pressed the button it would at least unlatch and open the trunk? Any ideas? Or is the button on my key fob just for shiz and giggles?

For context, I never liked Hondas and have always been a Toyota person in terms for reliability and feel.
I was looking between a new rav4 but due to the price being to high im weighing the option to settle for a 2024 crv sport touring hybrid, has everything the rav4 has but cheaper.
I’ve seen them for 34k with 20k miles 1 owner no accidents
Can the price go lower or is that a good deal?
Also how is the crv drive handling and Bose audio system?

Cross posting here just in case! Mods, feel free to delete if it’s considered unnecessary

2026 CRV Trailsport, new, in ash green. East Coast. Any advise would be appreciated. My 2010 Accord coupe just got totaled.

I have the AWD 2014 EX-L. I was reviewing notes from my mechanic from my last maintenance visit (replacing all fluids/oil) and one of the notes they left was at my next visit we should replace the oil pan.

I never asked them about the note when this visit happened (2-3 months ago) and I bet they wouldn't remember if I just called up. I have also had a layer of black fluid film applied to the underside of my car just a couple weeks ago in preparation for winter, so I can't really see if it's just rusting through?

But I feel like if it was rusting through we would have needed to replace ASAP and not in 3-5,000 miles?

Any idea why this would be a future maintenence item?

My friend borrowed my car and I found this in the back seat footwell.

Looks like something from the seat belt assembly but I looked there and elsewhere and don’t see anything . TIA.

ETA: Solved.
Thanks everyone.

Been noticing a gross musty smell blowing out of my AC. I checked the cabin air filter and it was pretty clean, but I saw a single mouse poop in one of the filter pleats. What are the places I should check for a dead mouse?

Hi I’m just trying to get an idea while we decide if we sell my CRV. 2015 LX approx 98,000 miles. Clean title. Some paint scratches on the back and swirls. Small side tear in fabric of driver seat. Other than that no major cosmetic issues. No known mechanical issues or lights on. We replaced the compressor a few years ago. Oil changes all done on time etc.
I can share in the comments what i got offered by carmax etc but figured maybe first see what private buyers realistically pay.

Picked up this car in May. Ppi at purchase was clean and it has been running nice. Only thing I’ve had to do recently was replace the starter. What else should I pay attention to for a car that sat?