Honda HR-V transmission failure problems

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 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 Oct 26, 2026 · Transmission · MA

My 2019 Honda HR-V Sport had a CVT transmission failure due to premature belt deterioration exactly as described in Honda Service Bulletin 21-047, confirmed by the Honda dealer and manager. This happened during my normal driving without any prior symptom -- all of a sudden, all engine lights on the dashboard flashed, and I had to cautiously slow down and pull over on the busy highway. The failure happened on the second year of my ownership of this Honda Certified used car. Since it is around two months after the 7-year extended warranty period, Honda has denied any assistance, despite this being a known safety-related defect, not even covering the inspection fee.

Filed Oct 20, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · 110,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly failed to operate properly, causing the vehicle to decelerate to 35 MPH. The contact stated that the right side of the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact was unable to see the mileage, and the battery life indicator failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The instrument panel failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was later taken to a service center, where the transmission failure was confirmed, and the transmission was replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · Transmission · CO

Transmission blew while on highway in 2025

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 Aug 20, 2026 · Transmission · VA

While on the highway vehicles warning light illuminated and the vehicle immediately slowed down and would not go over 20 miles per hour. Prior to the warning lights illuminating there were no warning lights already illuminated and no drivability issues. You could hear a griding noise when driving at low speeds and the vehicle would not go above 20 miles per hour. Ended up pulling over and towing the vehicle to the dealership. The dealership mentioned after diagnosis the transmission internally failed and needed to be replaced. They did find metal debris from the transmission belt when draining the fluid and found the fluid to be clean. Found the TSB - Warranty extension from NHSTA website showing all 2016-2020 model year Honda HR-V's with 2WD and AWD included in this warranty extension but when reaching out to Honda Customer Service they denied the warranty extension and called it a goodwill denial and were careful to not mention the warranty extension submitted to the federal safety agency. The cost would be over $10,000 to replace the transmission with a remanufactured one quote by the dealership. The TSB - Warranty Extension number is 21-047.

Filed Jul 2, 2026 · Transmission · MI

We have a Honda 2018 HRV We purchased it new from Suburban Honda in April 2018 They have serviced the in our ownership The CVT Transmission was serviced and maintained by this dealership The fluid was changed at 29.063 miles and the transmission was updated by Honda at 31781 miles The fluid was changed at 54874 Now at 76081 miles the CVT Transmission has failed and Honda has said its $9500.00 to repair No warning lights just a Cluck on XXX I feel if the transmission completey fail on the road at any time The car has been inspected and is at Honda Dealership in [XXX] now they have confirmed internal Transmission failure Honda should repair at no cost to our family INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 3, 2026 · MD

I am submitting this complaint regarding a catastrophic CVT transmission failure in my 2019 Honda HR-V at approximately 97,500 miles. In May 2026, while driving in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, my vehicle suddenly experienced a complete loss of propulsion. Multiple warning lights illuminated on the dashboard simultaneously. Although the engine would rev and the vehicle could be shifted into gear, it would not move properly and became unsafe to operate. The vehicle left me stranded away from home and required towing. I incurred significant expenses for towing, diagnostic fees, transportation, lodging, and related costs due to the breakdown. After diagnosis, I was informed that the CVT transmission had failed and required replacement at an estimated cost of approximately $10,000. I later learned that Honda had issued Service Bulletins 21-046 and 21-047 concerning CVT belt deterioration and transmission issues in 2016-2020 Honda HR-V vehicles. These bulletins acknowledge that an incorrect PCM value could cause excessive pressure on the CVT belt, potentially leading to partial or complete belt breakage and sudden loss of acceleration. Honda also extended warranty coverage on affected vehicles due to premature CVT belt deterioration. My vehicle falls within the affected model years and experienced symptoms consistent with those described in Honda’s service information. Despite this, Honda denied my request for goodwill assistance, even though the failure occurred at relatively low mileage for a modern transmission and only shortly after the warranty extension period expired. I am concerned that this transmission defect creates a safety risk because it can result in sudden loss of acceleration or vehicle propulsion while driving, potentially placing drivers and passengers in dangerous situations. I respectfully request that the federal safety agency investigate the CVT transmission failures affecting Honda HR-V vehicles and determine whether additional action is warranted.