2022 Honda HR-V: complete transmission failure

Filed Nov 7, 2026 · Transmission · MD

On October 12, 2026, I was driving my 2022 Honda HR-V AWD with approximately 69,700 miles when I felt what appeared to be the transmission slipping out of gear. The vehicle continued driving normally, and no warning lights or messages appeared, so I continued driving. After an unknown distance, when I attempted to accelerate, I heard a noise and multiple warning lights began appearing on the dashboard. The vehicle then lost the ability to accelerate. I was able to steer the vehicle off the roadway onto an uphill ramp leading to a parking lot. Because the vehicle had no acceleration, I could not continue up the incline. I applied the brakes to stop the vehicle, but when I released the brake pedal, the vehicle began rolling backward despite the transmission being in Drive. I shifted the vehicle into Park, after which it would no longer shift out of Park, leaving the vehicle immobilized. The vehicle's battery subsequently died, leaving the vehicle without functioning hazard lights. This created an additional safety concern because the disabled vehicle could no longer display emergency flashers to warn approaching traffic. The vehicle required a complete transmission replacement and was not returned to me until October 31, 2026. This incident involved an unexpected loss of propulsion while driving, rollback while in Drive, an inability to shift out of Park, and the subsequent loss of emergency hazard lighting. These failures created significant safety risks, particularly because the vehicle became disabled in a location where it could not be driven to safety.

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · MA

Transmission failed.

Filed Sep 23, 2026 · Transmission · MA

I was driving to work at XXX for my 7:00am shift. Car started bucking and not responding to when I hit the gas. Was nervous so I left car at XXX and walked to work. I had car towed to Ocean Honda in Weymouth, MA. They ran a special diagnostics on my car and determined it was transmission failure. No lights ever came on prior to this incident and no symptoms prior to this. The car dealer told me I would need a new transmission for $10,000. I bought the car in 2023 from Hyannis Honda in Hyannis, MA. It had 26,000 miles on it and it now has 66,809. I feel this car had a manufacturer defect with such low mileage and I am thankful nothing happened to me. I am a nurse and now have no car. I called Honda Corporate and they said this situation did not qualify for a Goodwill case. This needs to be rectified and investigated as I have never heard of a transmission blow on any car with 66,000 miles.

Filed Mar 23, 2026 · Transmission · MA

I am reporting a transmission failure in my 2022 Honda HR-V at approximately 129,000 miles. While driving on the interstate highway at normal speed, the vehicle suddenly began revving excessively without accelerating. The engine RPM increased, but the vehicle failed to maintain proper speed or respond as expected. This occurred without any prior warning signs or indicators. Shortly after, the vehicle continued to have issues where it would shift into gear but not properly move or engage. All dashboard warning lights became illuminated following the incident. I took the vehicle to a dealership for diagnosis, and they confirmed that the transmission is failing. They reported finding metal shavings inside the transmission, indicating internal mechanical damage and premature wear. This sudden loss of power and inability to accelerate properly while driving at highway speeds created a serious safety hazard. The vehicle could have been rear-ended or caused an accident due to the unexpected loss of performance. A major component like the transmission should not fail in this manner, especially without warning, as it poses a significant safety risk to the driver and others on the road.

Filed Mar 6, 2026 · Engine · CA

I've been the only owner to this 22' Honda HRV and I have serviced it at the dealer 90% of the time. All oil changes, coolant flush, transmission services etc. done on time. I recently got it diagnosed at my local Honda dealer because it was starting to make a noise when you stepped on the gas. The noise started at about 95k miles and becomes louder as you increase the speed of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed it with an internal transmission failure. There were no warning lights or messages ever. No prior check engine lights on or mechanical issues prior to this. I am very disappointed with this vehicle. Hopefully this issue is looked into. I do not hope for this to happen to anyone with this vehicle.

Filed Feb 20, 2026 · Driver assistance, Transmission · MA

Car transmission went out

Filed Nov 13, 2025 · Transmission · TN

A catastrophic failure occurred in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) of a 2022 model year vehicle at approximately 81,000 miles. While driving on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power; the engine revved rapidly without transferring any power to the wheels. The failure was diagnosed by an authorized dealership service center (documented on Repair Order #349133). The diagnosis confirmed that the transmission failed due to an internal component breakdown, stating: "FOUND SEVERAL METAL DEBRIS FOUND WHEN DRAINING AND STRAINING FLUID." The manufacturer (American Honda) has since confirmed in writing that the root cause was a manufacturing defect, effectively acknowledging that the failure was not due to wear, tear, or maintenance neglect. The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by the dealer. The component is available for inspection. This premature, total failure of a major powertrain component on a relatively new vehicle poses a safety risk due to the sudden loss of power while operating at highway speeds.

Filed Jul 23, 2025 · Transmission · MD

At 85,500 miles, the car stopped in the middle of am intersection and would not movemunder its own power- after being towed to a Honda Dealership, car was diagnosed with catastrophic transmission failure - only solution was to fully replace the transmission at a cost of over $9000