Power Train Problems of Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V owners have reported 1,004 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 32 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (683 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle shudder (72 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Honda CR-V

The Power Train problem

While driving a 2021 Honda Cr-v hybrid, the vehicle has intermittently and without warning lost the ability to accelerate. When this occurs, depressing the accelerator pedal — even fully to the floor — produces no response, and the vehicle simply coasts and loses speed.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Accelerating from 25 to 30 mph vehicle shudders with no warning lights. This is distracting and I am fearful that engine or transmission will quit without warning. Vehicle has 13,000 miles.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle would vibrate without warning. The vibration would stop once the contact began to drive above 25 mph. The contact had taken the vehicle to two separate independent mechanics who were unable to diagnose   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel started shaking, and the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously received an alignment and tire rotation.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

My 2022 Honda Cr-v hybrid began displaying multiple warning messages around February 2025: “transmission system problem,” “blind spot info system problem,” and “emission system problem.   Read details...




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