2010 Honda CR-V Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 30 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Honda CR-V, 6% of all 480 complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 11,800 miles. A related recall (11V395000) covers a secondary shaft bearing issue.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 30
- 6% of 480
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 11,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the transmission hesitating or refusing to downshift when more power is needed, especially while merging on the highway.
- Some describe the vehicle unexpectedly going out of gear while driving, then re-engaging on its own after repeated attempts.
- Several owners report the car stalling or losing power around 50 mph or higher, mostly during morning drives, even after dealer software updates.
- Drivers report a driveline vibration and underpowered feel around 40-50 mph, tied to the 5th gear failing to downshift properly.
- One owner reported the AWD system not engaging correctly, causing the car to slide and oversteer at low speed in snow.
- A recall-related complaint describes a severely deteriorated camshaft discovered during repair of a sticky piston and oil consumption issue.
When 2010 Honda CR-V transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 1, 2010, latest Nov 3, 2023.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Honda CR-V
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does NHTSA list for the 2010 Honda CR-V?
- NHTSA lists 30 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 CR-V, which is 6% of the 480 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Honda CR-V?
- Yes. Recall 11V395000, reported August 4, 2011, covers a secondary shaft bearing whose outer race may break; Honda updated the automatic transmission control module software as the remedy.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2010 CR-V?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2010 CR-V is 11,800 miles.
- Did the 2010 CR-V transmission issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 2 injuries to complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2010 CR-V, with no fires reported.