2015 Honda CR-V: complete transmission failure

Filed Mar 18, 2024 · Transmission · NV

While driving on highway at 70 mph on cruise control, the transmission went out of gear causing the engine to rev and the vehicle to slow. Pulled over to side of road, turned off engine, turned it back on and could not get transmission to go into any gear. Had to be towed

Filed Sep 3, 2022 · Transmission · AZ

While traveling approximately 65 mph on a heavily traveled, two-laned interstate portion with minimal emergency lane access, my vehicle suddenly lost all power: first slowing down and struggling for power around 40 mph, then, completely shutting down and losing all power leaving the vehicle completely without any power and minimal control to exit the roadway or move to a safer location. I managed to coast and pull my vehicle over to the side of the interstate just after a busy cloverleaf on-ramp and on an overpass and call for assistance from the State Highway Patrol who in turn called for a tow truck. On-ramp traffic was unable to move over to the left lane as they were on-coming and merging with existing interstate traffic, coming dangerously close to myself and the State Trooper at times. So much so, I truly feared for my safety and the safety of the trooper. Also, because of the location, I was unable to get out of my car and stand to the side out of harm's way. The vehicle was diagnosed at the Honda Dealership in Tucson as a "complete transmission failure" and would have to be replaced with a new transmission for approximately $6,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2022 · Transmission · RI

no engine light, honda dealer misdiagnosed the issue and told me the car was safe to drive. I broke down and then was told I needed a new transmission, there is only 87k miles on it

Filed Aug 31, 2021 · Fuel system · NC

I was driving home and my car went into limp mode in the middle of the freeway. Not sure why my car downshifted and wouldn’t accelerate over 20mph or over 2500rpm. I thought my transmission went out, I was lucky to find a pull off, I shut my car off and then back on to see if I could get to an off ramp and the problem persisted. I had my vehicle towed to my mechanic, the problem was diagnosed and my mechanic said specifically that he has only seen this problem with cars that had faulty fuel pumps that were recalled, my year was not part of the recall, but my make and model was, but only different years. He advised me to report it because of how specific the problem was to the recall of newer models.

Filed Oct 9, 2020 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · CA

Driving the vehicle on straight stretch of the freeway at about 60mph when the vehicle lost power and I coasted to the side of freeway. Placed the vehicle in park and then turned off vehicle. Started right up but when I shifted the engine would rev but not engage the transmission. None of the gears would engage. Vehicle was towed to goodyear tire and auto in davis, ca and assessed for problem. They contacted the local honda dealer and it was determined that the transmission had failed and would need to be replaced at a cost of about $4600. The vehicle had 87,000 miles on it and the power train warranty expired at 80,000. We contacted honda but they said the warranty was expired and there was nothing they would do. It seems that this year honda had a software recall which was completed on this vehicle after several thousand miles of use in 2016. The software recall fixed a problem that would lead to this exact failure in the transmission. If damage had occurred prior to the software fix then it seems likely it could shorten the expected life of the transmission and contributed to this transmission failure.

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Transmission · 34,500 miles · NJ

My son could have been killed or injured because of this vehicle. I bought this 2015 crv used with approximately 31,400. Miles. Checked the car fax no problems no accidents reported. The car dealer who inspected the car and serviced it. It had an oil job, battery, tires replaced. Drove it for 4 months with no problems. I am still under the power train warranty. Then december 17 the transmission failed while my 22 year old son was driving it on the roadway. Just lost powers. Someone eventually pushed his car off to the side of road and out of traffic. We had the car towed to joyce honda. Although under warranty they refused to fix it. Said the car had only 1 gallon of transmission fluid. No leaks. There was no problems prior, no lights lite up on the dashboard warning us to service or check the engine. No fumes. We didn't even own the car long enough to need an oil job yet. I spoke to other mechanics who said it's defective. It could notbhave been driven for four months on one gallon transmission fluid. I know honda has had many complaints with the same problem. It's a defective torgue converter that is burning off the transmission fluid. I have a case open with honda but they refuse to honor my power train warranty. This is a $4800 repair! Honda needs to stand by its warranty.

Filed Mar 13, 2016 · 7,120 miles · CA

I purchased the 2015 crv in february 2016. The very next day vehicle began extensively vibrating while stopped at a stop light or stop sign, with the vehicle engaged in the drive gear and the brake pedal was pressed. I immediately noticed that the RPM's dropped below 500-600. The vibration is felt in both the drivers and passenger seats, but more so in the driver's seat. It feels as though the vehicle is going to stall out. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle as I have the constant fear that it is going to stall out at any given time. I have taken it in to the dealership service dealership personnel installed new radiator lower cushions, a new transmission mount, and new front head restraints. The repairs failed to eliminate the vibration.after few days I again brought my vehicle to dealership service and the service manager on duty told me that we cannot do anything more than this and state they cannot reproduce the problem so they have been of no help. This is a known problem by honda, but it appears as though they are merely brushing it off in hopes that the complaints will stop. The service department is saying that corporate people are working on it but no results I spent 25,000 dollars on this vehicle and would expect the vehicle to run good condition

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Fuel system · 11,281 miles · VA

Excessive engine vibration. Cabin vibration 35mph to 45mph. Honda s/b 15-46 mode 3. (software change). This sb corrected this problem. However, another problem arose: at idle, the engine would vacillate back and forth between 750 RPM and 500 RPM. When at 500rpm, it had extreme vibrations. Returned to honda, and they installed a new transmission and radiator mounts as per 112oa2 "repaire procedure driving mode1: radiator lower cushions, tr s/b 15-046.. (transmission motor mount and radiator supports + head rests?) upon lifting the hood, the engine vibrates so much, I could scramble eggs on it. In my opinion, all they did was to use more flexible mounts to0 try and eliminate the vibration transfer to the frame. Now, it vibrates when slowly accelerating like @ 45 MPH, it momentarily shudders/vibrates. Sooner or later, the engine is going to fail.

Filed Jun 2, 2015 · 3,838 miles · GA

Took delivery of my 2015 crv on 12-26-2014, noticed immediately that the car vibrated enormously at stop when in drive. Also noticed compressor noises as they went in and out. Master technician test drove the car and agreed that honda was aware of the problem. I get no resolution when I go in for service, it only gets worse and mums the word with honda the only thing they say is't the new transmission...... That a pile of you know what. I know cars, and worked in dealership before, there is definitely a problem here

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Transmission · 525 miles · NH

When car is first started it drives fine but once the engine reaches operating temperature at about 15mph to 30mph there is a vibration felt in the steering wheel. If I let off the accelerator pedal the vibration stops or when the transmission shifts into the next gear the vibration stops. Problem only seems to be at low speeds as car seems to drive good with no vibrations from 30 MPH to 65 MPH. Honda dealer salesperson told me that it was a characteristic of the new CVT transmission. I called honda USA and they said there was no known problems with the transmission and told me to take the car to the dealer for a check. The dealer after checking the car told me that there was a problem with the car. This was on march 23, 2015. On march 24, 2015 I received a call from the honda district representative stating that there is a problem with these new transmissions and that honda is trying to find a fix but they don't know how long its going to take to figure what the fix is going to be. Today march 25, 2015 I received a call from honda USA customer service saying that the symptoms that I'm experiencing in the car are a characteristic of the car. I informed her that I spoke to the dealer rep and he told me there is a problem in the transmission and she said she wasn't informed about it. I can't believe that I paid $26,000 for a car that vibrates at low speeds, that my wife won't drive because she doesn't feel safe in it, and honda USA is telling me its normal for the car to do this. Talk about being fed a line of bull. Now lets see what if anything the government is going to do because there is a problem in these vehicles.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Transmission · 1,100 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Feb 26, 2015 · Transmission · PA

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.