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2008 Honda CR-V transmission problems

37 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,099. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
37
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
60,099
crashes
3
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    3
  • Driveline
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda CR-V transmission problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Honda CR-V transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Jerking 6

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)Reported August 4, 2011 · 1,512,107 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 accord, 2007-2010 cr-v, and 2005-2008 element passenger cars manufactured from july 1, 2004, through september 3, 2010. The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing may be broken during certain driving styles. A broken outer race may cause abnormal noise, the malfunction indicator light to turn on, and allow contact between the transmission idle gear and an electronic sensor housing within the transmission.
Risk
This could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall. Additionally, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft may become lodged in the parking pawl resulting in the vehicle rolling after the driver has placed the gear selector in the park position. Engine stall and unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons within the path of a rolling vehicle.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. The safety recall began on august 27, 2011. Owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Recall number 11V395000 · Recall details

What 2008 Honda CR-V owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 31, 2023 · Transmission · 190,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before returning to normal functionality. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V395000 (Power Train), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 190,000

Filed Jul 25, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · GA

A/C compressor in 2007-2011 Honda CR-V has a known defect in the A/C compressor clutch. The clutch component of the compressor includes the pulley which turns the compressor motor. When the clutch fails, the compressor motor seizes up and stops the pulley from turning. The pulley on the compressor is driven by one serpentine belt on a tensioner which turns the alternator, the power steering motor, the crankshaft, the water pump, and the A/C compressor. When the A/C compressor seizes up, the belt will snap in two every time because the A/C pulley will not turn. The car will not be operable unless the A/C compressor is replaced. To replace the A/C compressor, the refrigerant must be vacuumed out, the condenser and desiccant replaced, the compressor replaced, the system recharged, and a new belt put on. This costs about $2500 at Honda or at another shop around $1700. Honda refused to fix the clutch when I took my car in after discovering the A/C was not working. I have replaced the compressor in this vehicle twice already, and now it needs a third replacement. It is a safety issue because the belt will break while driving causing power steering to go out, possibly causing a crash, the battery will not charge, leaving you stranded, the water pump will not function causing your engine to overheat, and possibly causing a blown head gasket or worse. This situation has occurred twice already but I’m reporting the latest one.

Filed Dec 18, 2022 · Electrical, Suspension · GA · crash

Honda body shop switched and stripped components/ parts of my vehicle when State Farm Adjustor wrote the repair assessment like it was in a high speed head on collision when it was actually a left side fender bender. That’s fraud… but nonetheless, State Farm agreed to fix the car. It’s a Honda CR/V that has had the engine replaced now but it’s having drivetrain issues. It rattles and violently vibrates upon takeoff (Automatic transmission) and when going uphill. It has electrical problems due to rodent chewing soy based electrical wires. I’ve replaced myself many components such as axle CV, electrical, fans, air conditioner, starters (3 in past two years) and basically had to rebuild the entire front end because the Honda body shop was using my car for a parts car. Curry Honda in Chamblee GA. Honda has refused to acknowledge any issues. 2008 Honda CR-V has drivetrain issues probably related to the software which Honda charges $150-200 every time just to clear a code. They don’t work with 3rd party parts providers and like Apple, are monopolizing their car company making it unsafe to take your car anywhere but to a Honda dealer for things as simple as an oil change. They want you to get your battery and fluids there, refusing to share specs with anyone else. This should be illegal as Apple recently has had lawsuits for trying to monopolize their screen replacement and repairs. Trying to get customers to only go to Apple for repair, rendering your phone useless unless you pay Apple again for repairs. Honda company is not customer focused, the dealers are out to make money off every single thing the car needs and their system is designed for no DIYers to fix much at all.

Filed Dec 8, 2022 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and failed to respond as needed while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently while driving. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V395000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. Additionally, the vehicle was bouncing abnormally while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an alignment was performed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · IL

Hello Sir/Madam, I own 2008 HONDA CR V. Yesterday when I tried to start my car, I head loud abnormal loud noise and the MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT LIT ON the dash board. Since the noise was very abnormal and very loud, I decided not to drive the car. Next, I searched on internet to see if other Honda owners have same issue. I went to https://owners.honda.com/servicemaintenance/recalls?id= website and found the following. HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. SAFETY RISK: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THERISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF AROL LING VEHICLE. Then I called AutoNation Honda O'Hare dealer in Des Plaines , IL and explained my issue. I was told by the dealership that my VIN number is not covered in spite of me having exactly the same issue as described in HONDA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER R89 and that I will have to pay for the diagnosis and repair. Next I called American Honda corporation and explained my issue. I was told that my VIN number is not covered in spite of me having exactly the same issue as described in HONDA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER R89 and that I will have to pay for the diagnosis. This is serious SAFETY ISSUE and American Honda Corporation is putting my safety as risk.

Filed Oct 26, 2020 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · LA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and shutting off the engine, the vehicle erroneously rolled backwards making contact with the person and knocking her to the ground. During the incident, the tire rolled over the left foot causing a fracture of the foot. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the incident. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 11v395000(power train). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 151,000 miles · TX

There is a violent shaking feeling coming from the engine area along with a loud constant rattling sound coming from the same area. This happens when driving and when stationary. The dealership said it was a tensioner (?) arm and charged me $580. The sound persists and is worse when the air conditioner is running. Also the back seat passenger side lock makes a loud buzzing noise when locked or unlocked.

Filed Jul 13, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 166,000 miles · FL

Car cut off no steering everything locked down had serpentine belt fixed but the tpm light is on app need rack and pinion as well. Need struts and shocks and car rattles terribly. It's about 4 thousand dollars I am disabled this is a safety hazard I don't know what I can do. Is honda not responsible for defect

Filed Aug 2, 2018 · Transmission · 185,000 miles · AL

Ac stopped blowing cold air. An inspection indicated the compressor had stopped working. Replacing this part would be extensive and costly, with no guarantees it would solve my AC problems. My vehicle was in park. Reports indicate a recall had been issued for this problm.

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. While driving 35 MPH, the vsa and check engine warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle violently jerked. The contact had to release the accelerator pedal or pull over, shift into park, and wait a couple of minutes before shifting back into drive in order for the jerking to stop. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic testing was performed, but the contact was unaware of the failure codes. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Questions about the 2008 Honda CR-V transmission

Does the 2008 Honda CR-V have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the transmission of the 2008 Honda CR-V, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2008 Honda CR-V transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,099 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda CR-V transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 11V395000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Honda CR-V have bad transmission?

The Honda CR-V model years with the most transmission complaints are 2015 (150 complaints), 2017 (145 complaints) and 2013 (95 complaints).

Other 2008 Honda CR-V problems

Airbags 325Electrical 218Locks 200Body 95Steering 70Engine 42Suspension 38Brakes 21Acceleration 16Tires 15Seat belts 14Visibility 13Wheels 12Driver assistance 8Fuel system 7Seats 6Lights 4

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