Transmission Shudder Problems of Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V owners have reported 12 problems related to transmission shudder (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the CR-V.

1 Transmission Shudder problem of the 2013 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 11/08/2020

The transmission shudders and shakes under light acceleration when shifting between second and third gears.

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2 Transmission Shudder problem of the 2016 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 10/01/2019

As other owners have reported, when the car is in drive, idli ng (at stops), the whole body/engine/transmission are vibrating really hard. Symptoms identical to technical service bulletin (TSB) 15-046, driving mode 1: the vehicle is stopped, but in gear.

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3 Transmission Shudder problem of the 2014 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 06/13/2019

The car vibrated during acceleration at 25 and 32mph. The Honda of san marcos,TX dealer updated the software and that fixed the problem. Since many 2014 Honda crvs have this problem, this should be a recall. Honda should reimburse me the $365. 15 that they charged me to fix the transmission vibration.

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4 Transmission Shudder problem of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 08/25/2017

I have experienced several issues with my 2015 Honda Cr-v: 1. Lug nut corrosion: I have had several lug nuts replaced due to visual corrosion around the welded top to side area of the nut. Replaced under warranty @ 36,000 miles. 2. Engine / transmission vibration: low speed vibration, I can visibly see the passenger seat vibrate. High speed vibration ~ 70mph, this is felt through the seat and steering wheel. Rear hatch vibration (booming) ~ 55 - 60 mph. The dealer has installed countermeasure parts @ 36,000 miles, but the vibration has gotten worse.

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5 Transmission Shudder problem of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

At a stop or red light car vibrates crazy. As soon as I accelerate from 0-40 the transmission vibrates sounding like ur going over a metal bridge. I let go off the gas petal the vibration stop I accelerate happens again.

6 Transmission Shudder problem of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 05/25/2015

Getting vibration from transmission/power train. Very noticeable between 20 mph and 40 mph. Can feel the vibration I the steering wheel. And also in the seats.

7 Transmission Shudder problem of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 05/01/2015

Shake out of the seat vibration when stopped in drive and all accessories and lights off. Transmission vibration at takeoff up to 30 mph, or 1,500rpm. The issue is constant, and Honda dealer states it is a known problem.

8 Transmission Shudder problem of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 04/30/2015

Cvt transmission is causing vibrations at idle. No support from Honda has been made to fix this.

9 Transmission Shudder problem of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 02/12/2015

My vehicle is a 2015honda crv exl when you are at 30-45 mph and you try to increase speed slightly the vehicle vibrates like the transmission is shuddering and slipping or is not getting enough power not sure but it seems to be related to the rpm setting at times it shudders quit bad. Took it in to Honda service and they said it is a characteristic of the vehicle and the cvt transmission and at that time nothing they could do but submit it to Honda engineering . I am afraid that this will cause a major engine or transmission failure in the future if it is not addressed. I am not sure how this could be a characteristic of the cvt transmission because I have a family member who owns a 2014 Honda accord with the same cvt and powertrain and the issue does not exist. Please help me get this fixed as soon as possible.

10 Transmission Shudder problem of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 12/30/2014

At steady speeds between 20 - 45 mph, 2015 Honda Cr-v ex awd vibrates/shudders badly when you try to increase speed slightly. The vehicle vibrates like the transmission is shuddering/slipping and it seems to be related to the low cruising rpm (1100). Took it in to Honda service and they said it is a characteristic of the vehicle and the cvt transmission. Dealer said nothing could be done to fix the issue. I test drove another 2015 Cr-v and it exhibited the same issues. It may be a common characteristic but that doesn't mean the drive train is functioning as it should. It greatly diminishes the overall quality feel of the vehicle. I also reported the issue to Honda USA. I am afraid that this will cause a major engine or transmission failure in the future if it is not addressed.

11 Transmission Shudder problem of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 11/10/2014

Purchased new 2015 Honda crv on November 8th, 2014. Immediately after purchase, vehicle exhibited severe vibration and shuddering during idle, when accelerating, and at highway speeds. After vehicle is warmed up idle is very low , around 550 rpm, and vehicle just shakes and passenger seat vibrates. Vibrations can be felt through the steering wheel, and create a distraction during driving. Honda's response is that the vehicle is within parameters and this is a characteristic. An engine or transmission should not shudder or vibrate this much during driving. Honda needs to acknowledge this and immediately correct it.

12 Transmission Shudder problem of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 12/04/2013

Mine is a 2015 crv exl. I can't believe Honda built this car. It has bad vibrations when stopped and idling, the entire seat shakes. It has bad engine/ transmission shuddering when I accelerate when the engine chooses a rpm in the 1000-2000 range. Even at highway speeds it shudders at random intervals. This is a big problem. Not only is it extremely annoying, it can not be good for the engine long term. This will cause a major engine or transmission failure in the future. Honda needs to acknowledge this problem, find a solution, and apologize to me and all those 2015 crv owners.



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