2015 Honda CR-V transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 2, 2026PATransmission & Drivetrain

   I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the transmission housing of my 2015 Honda CR-V. The transmission housing has been diagnosed as porous, allowing transmission fluid to leak through the housing itself. This is not ordinary maintenance or normal wear; the transmission casing is allowing fluid to escape because of an apparent defect in the housing material. The vehicle has approximately 115,158 miles. The condition was diagnosed by a Honda dealership, JL Freed…

   NHTSA complaint #11768623 · source
2. Filed Oct 1, 2026RIElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   9/18/26 During driving at city road speeds (25-40 mph) vehicle unexpectedly stalls. Vehicle does restart. Light on dash was illuminated. Code p0685 on OBD reader. Code cleared to attempt to obtain solid evidence of issue. Light again appeared 6 days later when accelerating up hill at 20mph. Taken to dealership where they confirmed same code. Vehicle repaired at dealership on 9/28/26 - Repair required new battery and complete power train control module as well as power train…

   NHTSA complaint #11768416 · source
3. Filed Sep 7, 2026OHTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle stalls when it sits overnight and is put in reverse. Stalk happens after going in reverse for a few feet such as backing out of the driveway or parking space

   NHTSA complaint #11762583 · source
4. Filed Aug 25, 2025147,000 miSCAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that while making a turn from a complete stop, the vehicle temporarily stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to contact the local dealer several times, but the dealer was unreachable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…

   NHTSA complaint #11682778 · source
5. Filed Jul 14, 2025CAOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving at normal speed, the vehicle suddenly began to shudder and produce unusual mechanical noise. Within seconds, the car lost all ability to accelerate despite pressing the gas pedal. The vehicle lost power in live traffic and had to be coasted to the side of the road. There were no warning lights, no error codes, and no fluid leaks. This was a sudden, dangerous failure. A family member who is a new driver was operating the vehicle at the time, with passengers on…

   NHTSA complaint #11673521 · source
6. Filed Mar 18, 2024NVTransmission & Drivetrain

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11578054 · source
7. Filed Feb 10, 2024FLEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Car shaking vigorously when stopped in traffic and gears is engaged in drive mode, engine and transmission make loud noises when driving in low RPM between 1000 and 2000.

   NHTSA complaint #11571160 · source
8. Filed Jan 17, 2024OHTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving 55 miles an hour on a country road and a transmission completely disengage from the engine. There were no warning signs or messages on dashboard at all about any kind of transmission issue

   NHTSA complaint #11565923 · source
9. Filed Apr 3, 2023KYTransmission & Drivetrain

   For a few years now, my 2015 CRV EX has made whinning sounds when driving. At stoplights/stop signs when the vehicle was not in motion, it would shake violently at times. As time has progressed (approx 114000 miles), there is now a grinding and clicking noise that worsens when accelerating. Even in park, the grinding noise has become more noticeable. When going downhill, the gears do not want to change as they should because once I am on level ground, the RPM decreases but…

   NHTSA complaint #11515185 · source
10. Filed Jan 19, 2023OREngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Differential problem, converter torque locked up transmission and froze engine. No engine light or warnings were given, this happened in the middle of rush hour traffic where I could have been rear ended from sudden engine failure and was very dangerous for me to exit my vehicle for help. I had the vehicle repaired at Lithia Honda Medford oregon.

    NHTSA complaint #11502675 · source
11. Filed Dec 7, 20225,000 miVTTransmission & DrivetrainWheels & Tires

    The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after completing a routine oil change and tire rotation, the TPMS warning light continuously remained illuminated. While the vehicle was parked, the vehicle moved and made an abnormal transmission sound. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was…

    NHTSA complaint #11496408 · source
12. Filed Oct 28, 2022OHTransmission & Drivetrain

    Vehicle stalls when in reverse and backing up after it has sat for a period of time, sometimes as little as 16 hours. While backing up, the vehicle stalls and shuts off.

    NHTSA complaint #11491338 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology