Power Train Related Problems of the 2016 Honda HR-V

Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 2016 Honda HR-V. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (59 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (four problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2016 Honda HR-V

The Power Train problem

Car went into limp mode far from home. Lots of lights on the dash lit up. I scanned the obd and it came back with code p271e to replace the automatic transmission assembly. This was confirmed by a transmission repair shop.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Vehicle was in motion on interstate, all of a sudden, wheels will not respond to acceleration or reverse, engine will rev, but wheels do not spin. Catastrophic transmission failure with no warning lights and no information to know what it was as vehicle died on interstate.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Cvt has gone into safety/limp mode. June 7 2026 first sign was the epb not releasing. Became drivable after warm up period. Replaced epb switch and vehicle drove normally. There was still a parking brake caution light. On July 12, 2026 the issue repeated.   Read details...



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