Wow! I was just wandering through this board since I hadn't been here in a while. Found this post and didn't surprise me that this was happening to someone else.
My 2017 CRV EX AWD experienced the same rust issue on all four doors. It wasn't noticeable on the front doors as much as I open and close them more frequently. The back doors are pretty bad. I'm getting close to buying a new car within the next year so I'm sure trade-in value will be bad because of the issue. I've decided after having Hondas since the 1990s that it's time to go with another brand. Honda was great for years, but I'm finding they seem be be slipping on quality.
My sister, brother-in-law, and niece all traded their Hondas in for something else and haven't looked back. I would stay with Honda, but I'm just not impressed with what I've seen with the newer models. The new CRVs don't have foglights which are a must for me as I go to various locations where it's needed.
I don't want to drop a lot of money on a Passport or Pilot as they are too expensive for me. Some competitors seem to have a lot more to offer and are getting just as good reviews. I'll miss Honda, but I think it's time for me to move on...
