2017 Honda HR-V transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 8, 2026NJTransmission & Drivetrain

   In 2020/2021 Honda did a * Honda Service Bulletin 21-046 Honda Service Bulletin 21-047. They knew the CVT on models 2016/2021 had early CVT failure. They had us come in to add a program that was supposed to give us warning if the belt was going to break so we had time to get to a mechanic or the dealer before complete failure ; which I had done. On August 8th 2026 I was driving on the highway doing the speed limit of 60 mph in the middle lane, when the CVT completely failed…

   NHTSA complaint #11762862 · source
2. Filed Jun 7, 2026CATransmission & Drivetrain

   The cvt transmission belt is breaking apart which suddenly slowed the car whiles driving on a freeway, american honda quietly sent new bulletin to dealers without informing me as a owner of this car from 02/2019. American honda new anout the belt deterioration and did not took steps to safequard my investment, like advising to change transmission fluis more frequesntly than manufacturer recommendations. This is lack of coporate greed and when i asked for a goodwill repair…

   NHTSA complaint #11742593 · source
3. Filed May 30, 2026CTTransmission & Drivetrain

   The car suddenly was unable to move forward or back even though engine was still running. I was able to roll to a stop in the parking lot at work, but moments before had been on the highway. Tow truck driver noted cap to transmission fluid had popped off. The car was towed to Honda dealer which determined new transmission needed. Even though there had been Honda technical service bulletins describing issues with transmissions for Honda HRVs for years 2016 to 2020, both the…

   NHTSA complaint #11741082 · source
4. Filed Apr 8, 2026AREngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Dear American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ,I am writing to formally document my experience with a premature failure of the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) in my Honda HR-V. The vehicle was covered under the extended warranty program Honda implemented specifically for the known CVT issues affecting 2016–2020 model years.In On 3/10/26 the CVT failed at approximately 96,000 miles. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Honda dealership, where technicians confirmed premature…

   NHTSA complaint #11730064 · source
5. Filed Jan 10, 2026FLTransmission & Drivetrain

   While traveling on a highway at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe loss of motive power. At the same time, the dashboard illuminated multiple warning lights simultaneously and the vehicle entered limp mode without warning. The vehicle rapidly decelerated and was unable to maintain speed with surrounding traffic. This created an immediate and serious safety hazard and nearly resulted in a collision, as vehicles behind were approaching at highway…

   NHTSA complaint #11710134 · source
6. Filed Oct 13, 2025NMBrakesOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Metal shards from the belt are breaking off into the fluid and damaging the transmission. This led to issues with the dashboard and issues with the braking system as well.

   NHTSA complaint #11693148 · source
7. Filed Aug 19, 2025WIFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Merging into traffic and car began shaking, stuttering, dash lights all flashing. Pulled to side of highway + shut vehicle off. Checked exterior of vehicle + tires, all ok. Turned back on and unable to drive it safely. Got to Tires Plus (closest open facility) CVT belt deteriorated in transmission. Notorious issue for the 2017 HR-V. Towed to O'Malley Honda in Wausau, WI, for 2nd opinion. Concurred with transmisdion replacement needed due to deteriorating CVT belt. Would like…

   NHTSA complaint #11681595 · source
8. Filed Aug 12, 2025WATransmission & Drivetrain

   .While driving my car on a two lane 50mph highway my car began lurching but the engine was running at a high rpm with no power. I had a shoulder to pull off on so I did. The engine never stalled but would not go into gear. There were six lights that lit up on the instrument safety panel as well as the transmission indicator light was flashing with no clear indication as to what gear it was in. After sitting along side the road waiting for a ride the car had cooled off. I was…

   NHTSA complaint #11680240 · source
9. Filed Jun 27, 2025CAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   There was a light on the vehicle with the sensor P2337 & parking brake sensor and I took the vehicle to a garage who evaluated the car, cleared the light. They stated if the light came back on to return to the dealer. While I was driving the car, the lights returned when the car suddenly lost acceleration while driving the day after the licensed mechanic had evaluated it and stated it was fine. I was on a 55MPH highway and was able to brake at the nearest stoplight by…

   NHTSA complaint #11669674 · source
10. Filed Jun 4, 2025134,000 miCTTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2017 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) drive belt, resulting in damages to…

    NHTSA complaint #11664896 · source
11. Filed Jan 14, 202595,000 miMATowedTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2017 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the continuous variable transmission (CVT) drive belt. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the…

    NHTSA complaint #11635971 · source
12. Filed Jan 7, 2025CATransmission & Drivetrain

    I am writing this letter out of frustration regarding my HR-V Continuously Variable Transmission failure and dealer response. The week of Thanksgiving, my wife’s HR-V dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. I brought the car to my mechanic and he said I needed a new transmission. I called the local Honda (Kastor) Dealership in Napa, CA where I expressed my frustration. I asked specifically about any recall issues on the transmissions. The representative advised there were no…

    NHTSA complaint #11634757 · 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