2021 Honda HR-V: complete transmission failure

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Transmission · MI

While driving on a highway I had a catastrophic transmission failure and lost all propulsion. I didn’t figure out I had transmission issues until that day and was 2 hours from home when I did. The failure happened hour and a half from home on a highway with posted speed limit of 55. I had very little room to pull off road. The car was making some noise for a week or more but thought it was something minor like a heat shield or bracket. The day it failed the transmission was acting odd. I called and made an appointment that morning but was unable to reach home. My wife is owner of vehicle. [XXX]. I was driver and alone. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 26, 2026 · Transmission · IL

CVT transmission failed and vehicle lost power while on Interstate I-88 65 MPH speed zone. f Momentum allowed me to reach an exit at which point I needed to push the vehicle by myself off the roadway. Vehicle mileage was slighlty over 60,000 miles and the $10,000 dollar repair was not covered by warranty. Dangerous and costly to consumers! Same CVT was recalled or warranty extended in earlier models.

Filed Dec 13, 2025 · Transmission · PA

Transmission failed, metal shavings in the system

Filed Apr 17, 2025 · GA

In November 2024, I purchased a 2021 Honda HR-V with approximately 65,881 miles from Carvana, which conducted an inspection and found no issues. However, just four months later, while driving on the highway, my vehicle suddenly went into neutral, and all warning lights came on. It was a terrifying experience, as I narrowly avoided a collision with a semi-truck before the car shut off entirely. I was lucky to make it to the side of the road safely. Upon having the car towed to my mechanic, it was discovered that the transmission sensor contained metal shards, indicating an internal transmission failure likely due to a factory defect. This was further confirmed by an authorized Honda dealer, who found that the CVT belt had disintegrated and that this was unrelated to wear and tear. Given the fact that my vehicle was less than four years old with 74,165 miles on it, this is a clear indication of a serious factory defect. This is a video of someone else CVT transmission that failed: [XXX] FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 14, 2024 · Transmission · NC

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request: CVT transmission failed. Was inspected by a third party How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk: the car was unable to accelerated on the highway. We nearly got hit Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center: The Same problem was evident in previous models 2016-2020 HRVs and a product update and warranty extension was issued for those cars. Upon contacting Honda, they told me because there I'm above warranty, and there's no recalls, the repairs would have to come out of pocket Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others: No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear: no warning light or symptoms