2026 Honda CR-V transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 25, 2026NJTransmission & Drivetrain

   Honda CRV was parked on the driveway with a little bit of downward slope. The car was started cold in the afternoon in summer time, the gear was shifted to R (reverse). We could see the backview in camera which confirms that the car was in R mode. It move ahead and did not stop. Despite giving acceleration, car keeps moving forward. The remedy for now is to stop the car, open the door, close the door, restart the car and the problem goes away. This has happened twice. We…

   NHTSA complaint #11752801 · source
2. Filed Jul 22, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   While accelerating on a freeway on ramp the powertrain briefly lost power and the car slowed before accelerating normally

   NHTSA complaint #11752145 · source
3. Filed Jul 22, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   While accelerating having made a right turn from a stop at an intersection, the drive train lost power for several seconds and the car slowed before accelerating normally

   NHTSA complaint #11752133 · source
4. Filed Jun 9, 2026CTBody & StructureElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am filing a safety complaint regarding my new Honda CR-V which is 6 months old. Water seeped into my parked and closed vehicle, and after that I experienced multiple hazard warning lights on the dashboard while driving on XX, which caused panic and concern for safety. The next day, the vehicle became unresponsive and the battery went dead. This was alarming because the warning lights appeared during highway driving, where a sudden electrical or system failure could create…

   NHTSA complaint #11743094 · source
5. Filed May 19, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   While accelerating from a stop and executing a right turn, at a speed of roughly 15 mph, the power train partially lost power and the car slowed for several seconds before accelerating normally.

   NHTSA complaint #11738728 · source
6. Filed May 19, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving at roughly 20 mph and executing a right turn, the power train partially lost power and the car slowed for several seconds before accelerating normally

   NHTSA complaint #11738726 · source
7. Filed May 19, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   While accelerating from a stop and executing a right turn, at a speed of roughly 15 mph, the power train experienced a partial loss of power and the car slowed for several seconds before accelerating normally

   NHTSA complaint #11738724 · source
8. Filed Apr 17, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving in normal drive mode, the power train lost power and the car slowed for several seconds before accelerating normally.

   NHTSA complaint #11731835 · source
9. Filed Apr 17, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving at 55 mph in normal drive mode, the power train lost power and the car slowed. I depressed the accelerator pedal further, but the car continued to slow for several seconds before accelerating normally

   NHTSA complaint #11731833 · source
10. Filed Apr 8, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

    While accelerating on an on ramp to an interstate highway, in normal drive mode, at approximately 45 mph, the drive train lost power for 4 to 6 seconds and the car slowed. The power meter dropped from approximately 35% to 15%. I depressed the accelerator pedal further but the car continued to slow. Eventually, the car accelerated normally.

    NHTSA complaint #11729994 · source
11. Filed Apr 5, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

    While driving at approximately 20 mph in normal drive mode, the power train lost power for 2 or 3 seconds and the vehicle decelerated before accelerating normally.

    NHTSA complaint #11729253 · source
12. Filed Mar 30, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

    While driving at 25 mph in econ mode and accelerating, the drive train partially lost power and the car slowed down for 2 or 3 seconds before accelerating normally.

    NHTSA complaint #11728058 · 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