YearToAvoid

2007 Honda CR-V Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Honda CR-V, 4% of all 887 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest transmission complaint count among 21 CR-V model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 61,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
36
4% of 887
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
61,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Honda CR-V transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 17, 2007, latest Jul 3, 2023.

2007 Honda CR-V transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2007Jul 2010Sep 2011Jan 2013Apr 2015Jun 2016Jul 2019Feb 2023
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Jul 2023; peak Aug 2007 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Honda CR-V

  1. NHTSA 11V395000Aug 4, 2011Transmission & Powertrain1,512,107 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

    Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 accord, 2007-2010 cr-v, and 2005-2008 element passenger cars manufactured from july 1, 2004, through september 3, 2010. The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing may be broken during certain driving styles. A broken outer race may cause abnormal noise, the malfunction indicator light to turn on, and allow contact between the transmission idle gear and an electronic sensor housing within the transmission.

    Risk: This could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall. Additionally, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft may become lodged in the parking pawl resulting in the vehicle rolling after the driver has placed the gear selector in the park position. Engine stall and unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons within the path of a rolling vehicle.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. The safety recall began on august 27, 2011. Owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by CR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200525 (5%)
  2. 200625 (6%)
  3. 200736 (4%)
  4. 200837 (4%)
  5. 200911 (3%)
  6. 201030 (6%)
  7. 201114 (3%)
  8. 201248 (12%)
  9. 201395 (25%)
  10. 201468 (12%)
  11. 2015148 (22%)
  12. 201645 (11%)
  13. 2017144 (8%)
  14. 201863 (3%)
  15. 201920 (2%)
  16. 202020 (6%)
  17. 202112 (4%)
  18. 202210 (4%)
  19. 202314 (3%)
  20. 202419 (5%)
  21. 20255 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Honda CR-V have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Honda CR-V, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 61,000 miles.
Which Honda CR-V year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2015 Honda CR-V has the most transmission complaints (148), compared with 36 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Honda CR-V?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Honda CR-V concerns the transmission: 11V395000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.