2010 Honda CR-V Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 30 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Honda CR-V, 6% of its 481 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 11,800. A related recall (11V395000) covers a secondary shaft bearing issue tied to transmission control module software.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 30
- 6% of 481 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 481
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 11,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report sluggish or hesitant acceleration from a stop or low speed, describing the transmission as slow to respond or downshift.
- Some describe the vehicle rolling backward on an incline while in drive, stopping only when the accelerator is pressed.
- Others report the transmission refusing to downshift into 5th gear, causing driveline vibration and underpowered feel at highway speed.
- Several describe intermittent surging or unintended movement when shifting into park, sometimes leading to a crash.
- One owner reported gear crunching, shaking, loss of power steering, and engine stalling together before recovering after a delay.
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
- Does the 2010 Honda CR-V have a transmission recall?
- Yes. Recall campaign 11V395000, reported August 4, 2011, covers a secondary shaft bearing outer race that can break; Honda's remedy updates the automatic transmission control module software.
- How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 CR-V?
- NHTSA lists 30 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 CR-V, which is 6% of the 481 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do transmission problems show up on the 2010 CR-V?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 11,800 miles.
- Are the transmission problems linked to crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this area for the 2010 CR-V includes 4 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.