Automatic Transmission problems of the 1998 Honda CR-V

Four problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1998 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2002

When trying to accelerate transmission would start to slip, and consumer would have trouble moving the vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2001

Transmission is not shifting correctly. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

The consumer stated that there is a problem with the transmission, and needs to be replaced. The consumer feels that this is an issue with Honda's. Scc.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

The cruise control / automatic transmission system of the 1998 Honda Cr-v have a potentially danderous problems. When the system is on cruise control @ 60-75 mph and encounters resistance, such as climbing a steady slope, the transmission shifts, causing very high engine rpms. The rpms hold at 5 to 6. 5 thousand for an extended amount of time before the transmission shifts back to fourth gear, returning the rpms to a safe level. This high rpm level must do damage to engine at times exceeding the red line.


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