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2014 Honda CR-V Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA received 68 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2014 Honda CR-V, 12% of all complaints filed for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 43,000. There are no related recalls for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
68
12% of 587
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
43,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Vehicles shudder or shake under light acceleration, with some owners told a transmission fluid flush and software update were needed.
  • The transmission hesitates or refuses to shift out of third gear, limiting speed to between 30 and 40 mph and preventing normal highway driving.
  • Owners report vibration and a thrumming noise felt through the steering wheel at highway speeds, sometimes traced to the drive shaft or rear differential.
  • The shifter or transmission unexpectedly slips out of gear or the vehicle reverses on its own while in drive.
  • Some drivers describe a low-speed stall where the gas pedal fails to engage the vehicle from a stop or during a slow turn.
  • The AWD system reportedly disengages in cold temperatures, reverting the vehicle to front-wheel drive on snow-packed roads.

When 2014 Honda CR-V transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 23, 2014, latest Dec 22, 2025.

2014 Honda CR-V transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter42014 Q12016 Q12017 Q32018 Q42020 Q12021 Q32023 Q3
68 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2025 Q4; peak 2019 Q2 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by CR-V model year

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

  1. 201030 (6%)
  2. 201114 (3%)
  3. 201248 (12%)
  4. 201395 (25%)
  5. 201468 (12%)
  6. 2015148 (22%)
  7. 201645 (11%)
  8. 2017144 (8%)
  9. 201863 (3%)
  10. 201920 (2%)
  11. 202020 (6%)
  12. 202112 (4%)
  13. 202210 (4%)
  14. 202314 (3%)
  15. 202419 (5%)
  16. 20255 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission problems have been reported for the 2014 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists 68 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2014 CR-V, which is 12% of the 587 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Honda CR-V?
No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2014 CR-V.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for reported transmission and powertrain issues on the 2014 CR-V is 43,000 miles.
Did these transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 2 injuries to transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2014 CR-V, with no fires reported.
How does the 2014 CR-V compare to other years for transmission complaints?
The 2014 CR-V's 68 transmission complaints (12% share) are lower than the 2015 model's 148 complaints (22% share) and the 2013 model's 95 complaints (25% share), based on NHTSA data.

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.