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P0172 on HONDA CR-V

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
43
Most Affected
2017, 2018, 2019

What P0172 Means on Your HONDA CR-V

Real HONDA CR-V Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"1.car is too much bumpi from day1 2.every time star with shake 3.gas paddel need to push twice to run the car 4.all injectors and spark plugs are changed new (bought from honda} 5.still giving code p0172 system too rich bank 1, 6."

— 2016 HONDA CR-V owner • STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 07/14/2021

"All lights on dash coming on. Codes p0172 and p0303 pop up on obd scanner. Mafs , spark plugs, ignition coils and air filters all replaced. Car goes into limp mode. 124,800 miles. Dealer says fuel injectors failed and needs replacing, research shows this is a common issue for the."

— 2017 HONDA CR-V owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 08/08/2025

"2017 Honda CR-V with 132118 miles has intermittently been experiencing all dash display alarms activating at the same time for past 25k miles. (ie) hill start assist, brake system problem, power steering system problem, vehicle stability assist problem, etc..."

— 2017 HONDA CR-V owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 05/21/2025

"The vehicle experienced multiple system failures, indicated by error messages in 11 different systems, including the check engine light."

— 2017 HONDA CR-V owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 07/15/2024

"In June 2024 the first warning that appeared was an emissions warnings. The vehicle seemed to be running fine despite the warning. After the warning was cleared, the vehicle continued to run well."

— 2017 HONDA CR-V owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 08/02/2024

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0172 on HONDA CR-V

27.9%
14%
14%
9.3%
4.7%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2016
1
2017
23
2018
12
2019
7

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0172 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026