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2019 Honda CR-V Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 20 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 Honda CR-V, 2% of that year's 1,099 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 11,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
20
2% of 1,099
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
11,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Some vehicles rolled backward out of park while the engine was off and the driver had exited the vehicle.
  • Owners report the gear indicator shifting into reverse on its own while the vehicle was parked in neutral, in one case leading to a crash into a pole.
  • One owner described a bearing failure inside the transmission discovered by a dealer, requiring a full transmission replacement.
  • Another owner reported the transmission shifting erratically after spinning the wheels on a slippery surface, which stopped only after restarting the car.
  • Hesitation and unexpected disengagement were reported when shifting into reverse.

When 2019 Honda CR-V transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 18, 2019, latest Jul 18, 2026.

2019 Honda CR-V transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2019Feb 2020Feb 2021Jun 2023Mar 2024Aug 2024May 2025Jan 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Jan 2024 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 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 complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists 20 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2019 Honda CR-V, which is 2% of the 1,099 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V?
No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2019 Honda CR-V in this data.
At what mileage do 2019 CR-V transmission problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure for reported Transmission & Powertrain issues on the 2019 Honda CR-V is 11,000 miles.
Did any 2019 CR-V transmission complaints involve crashes?
Yes, NHTSA records 4 crashes tied to complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2019 Honda CR-V, with no fires or injuries reported.

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.