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2010 Honda CR-V Powertrain (other) Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the powertrain system, filed with NHTSA

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Latest Nov 3, 2023
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
5%
of 480 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
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Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
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Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2010 Honda CR-V submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 25 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming powertrain

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Powertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Nov 3, 2023
Crash reported

Car cames to a stop and instead of stopping straight up it stops and the car frame and suspension still moves. The suspension can cause a wreak for not stoping in time. Also when i put it in neutral it goes backwards on flat ground other then forward. So something is wrong with the shifter or the sway bars also when u put it in park some times it still moves forward

NHTSA ID
11553448
Incident
Sep 16, 2023
Powertrain (other)
Filed May 31, 2023

Ref: NHTSA Recall Number: 23V-228 Per advice from Honda, I contacted the dealer for recall disposition. They informed me that if the vehicle fails inspection and cannot be repaired, Honda will not return the vehicle and offer a cash compensation instead. This is unfair because: 1. Such impounding of vehicle is not mentioned in their notice (attached with this form). The words used are "may offer to repurchase the vehicle from you" 2. Not returning the vehicle and unilaterally offering a cash compensation is unethical business practice. I sincerely request NHTSA to take up the issue with Honda and ensure that a full repair be done even if the inspection fails. It might cost them more but they must do it. In case the vehicle cannot be repaired, it must be declared as totaled and an independent insurance adjuster must determine the cash compensation value and not Honda.

NHTSA ID
11524608
Incident
May 31, 2023
Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 6, 2023

The contact’s son owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle then stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate above 60 MPH, he depressed the accelerator pedal however, the RPM’s increased and the engine revved but the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

NHTSA ID
11510453
Incident
Mar 6, 2023
Mileage
130,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jun 23, 2022

My car has been stalling sporadically. I took it to a shop for a diagnostic and it showed PCM malfunction. This has been recalled on some 2010 CRVs why is mine not included?

NHTSA ID
11470760
Incident
Jun 15, 2022
ElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Feb 4, 2021
Crash reported1 injury reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND APPROACHING STANDING WATER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT-OFF. THE CONTACT LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE INITIALLY SUFFERED BACK PAIN BUT REFUSED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THE SCENE. AS THE PAIN PERSISTED, HE WENT TO HIS PERSONAL DOCTOR WHO TREATED HIM FOR PAIN TO HIS RIGHT KNEE AND LOWER BACK. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY TOWED TO A TOW YARD HOWEVER, THE INSURANCE COMPANY RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE AND TOWED IT TO THEIR LOCATION. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11394675
Incident
Jan 29, 2021
Mileage
82,000 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 15, 2019

I HAVE A 2010 HONDA CRV AND IT IS CONSUMING AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF OIL. I HAVE PREFORMED NUMEROUS TESTS WITH THE DEALERSHIP EVERY 1000 MILES PER THE TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. MY CRV IS CURRENTLY USING 26OZ OF OIL OR MORE EVERY 1000 MILES AND THE DEALERSHIP AND HONDA STATE THAT IT IS WITHIN NORMAL RANGE. THEY STATED THAT I SHOULD CHECK MY OIL EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY GAS TANK. THEY STATED THAT IF I DO NOT CHECK MY OIL EVERY TIME I GET GAS, THE LEVEL MAY GO LOW AND MY ENGINE CAN BLOW UP. I DO NOT THINK IT IS REASONABLE TO HAVE TO CHECK MY OIL EVERY WEEK FOR A KNOWN ISSUE WITH HONDA CRVS FROM 2010 AND IT WOULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IF MY CAR STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ID
11244163
Incident
Jul 2, 2018
Mileage
75,000 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Mar 26, 2019

I HAVE 2010 HONDA CRV WHEN I DRIVING THE CRV, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS BETWEEN 2TH, 3TH GEAR I HEAR A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. IM NO SURE WHAT IT IS, BUT TRANSMISSION SHIFT TO THE 4TH GEAR THE NOISE GO AWAY.

NHTSA ID
11191601
Incident
Feb 1, 2019
Powertrain (other)
Filed Dec 6, 2017

I WAS DRIVING ON ABRIDGE AND CAR WENT OUT OF GEAR AND WOULD NOT PULL. THEN IT GOES BACK IN GEAR. IT DID THIS SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE I GOT HOME SOME 24 MILES AWAY SO I TOOK CAR TO TRANSMISSION SHOP AND FOUND OUT A SOMETHING HAD BROKEN OFF THE 5TH GEAR AREA HAD TO GET IT FIXED. JUST GOT OUT OF SHOP AND PAID $2838.36. SO MY QUESTION IS IS THERE A RECALL IF SO HOW DO I GET REIMBURSED?

NHTSA ID
11052759
Incident
Oct 21, 2017
Mileage
128,000 mi
BrakesEnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 3, 2016

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW HONDA CR-V 2010 AND HAS BEEN SERVICES THROUGHT SAME PLACE PURCHASED SINCE DAY ONE. THE COMPLAINT OF A "METAL NOISE" DROPPING WHEN REVERSING. I HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES, BRAKES, CALIPERS, DRUMS AND ROTARS AS THEY SIEZED, WORE UNEVENLY AND "OXIDIZED(?). I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE TIRES HAVE AN IMPRESSION ON THEM AS THE VEHICLE MUST HAVE BEEN NOT USED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. THE CARE IS USED DAILY. SOME EXCUSED PROVIDED HAVE BEEN AMAZING. MAIN POINT IS THAT THE TRANSMISSION/METAL NOISE CONTINUED WHILE I DROVE THE CAR OR WHEN MY COUSIN WAS GOING TO USE IT (BUT DECLINED WHEN HE HEARD THE NOISE) WHEN THE CARE GOES IN FOR SERVICING "NOISE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED" I WOULD LEAVE AND GET HOME UNSTATISFIED AND DUE TO RESPONSIBILITIES IN LIFE MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO JUST GO RIGHT BACK OUT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. IT GOT TO THE POINT THAT I WOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT FOR TEST RIDE. FINALLY WHEN I DUPLICATED THE NOISE. REPEATEDLY/ANNUALLY COMPLAINED AND WAS NOT FOUND UNTIL HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH (GSH DID PROVIDE LOANER) I HAVE RETURNED TO THE SERVICE CENTER SINCE THE CAR HAS BEEN THERE, BUT CONTINUED TO LEAVE MY CAR THERE. NOW THEY WANT ME TO PAY THE DEDUCTIBLE ($100) AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR NEW TRANSMISSION OF $1510.00. THIS IS A PROBLEM I HAD DOCUMENTED ON EVERY SERVICE SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE.. WHEN IN REVERSE AND PROCEED TO REVERSE THE METALIC NOISE DROPS BUT THE CAR STILL GOES IN MOTION. THERE WERE TWO TIMES IT DID IT IN DRIVE. EVERY SERVICE VISIT WAS ROUTINE AND SCEDULED; RECOMMENDED SERVICES WERE DONE ON THE SPOT, NOT WHEN I WOULD RETURN FOR NEXT OIL CHANGE.. I AM JUST DISHEARTENED AND SADDENED THAT THEY HAVE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF THIS FEMALE CUSTOMER.... I HAVE BEEN MADE TO FEEL THAT THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPEN TO A MALE CUSTOMER.

NHTSA ID
10911120
Incident
Nov 10, 2010
Mileage
500 mi
BrakesOther / unspecifiedPowertrain (other)
Filed Sep 26, 2016

I PURCHASED AND ALWAYS SERVICED MY 2010 CR-V WITH GARDEN STATE HONDA AND THEY HAVE SERVICE DOCUMENTATION FROM AS EARLY AS NOVEMBER 2010 REGARDING A COMPLAINANTS A METAL NOISE 'DROPPING' IN THROUGH UNDER MY VEHICLE PURCHASED IN 2010 AS EARLY AS NOV 2010 AND CONTINUING EVERY YEAR TO FOLLOW UP TO THIS PRESENT DATE. NOW IT HAS BEEN 'DISCOVERED' TO BE AN INTERNAL ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I AM STARTING TO TAKE IT PERSONALLY THAT BEING A WOMAN I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT CARS AND THAT ANY FUNNY NOISE IS JUST SOMETHING A WOMAN WOULD SAY. HOWEVER, IT IS A FACT THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL ISSUES NOT ADDRESS WITH MY CAR UNTIL THE WARRANTEE ENDED AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTEE IS ALSO COMING TO A CLOSE. OVER MY OWNERSHIP OF THIS VEHICLE, OTHER COMPLAINANTS MENTIONED I HAVE MADE PRIOR TO THE FIVE YEAR WARRANTEE WERE NOT DETECTED, BUT NOW HAVE SURFACED AFTER THE WARRANTEE ENDED. I PURCHASED THE 2010 CRV WITH THE AGREEMENT OF MAKING BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS AND HAVING THE WARRANTEE EXTENDED. MY MOST RECENT SERVICE; COMPLAINANT OF NOISES SEEMED THAT HAS GONE UNFOUNDED OR COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE NOISE/PROBLEM WAS FINALLY FOUND AFTER I RETURN TO RETRIEVE MY VEHICLE FOR A THIRD TIME AND AFTER PAYING A SERVICE BILL OF NEARLY $700.00 ON THE FIRST RETURN. AFTER TAKING IT ON A ROAD TEST, THE PROBLEM EXISTED AND MY CAR NOW PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE CAR REMAINED AND WHEN I RETURNED TO GET MY VEHICLE AS NO ISSUE COULD BE FOUND AND THEY 'GAVE ME A FREE ALIGNMENT'. TECHNICIAN,'IZZY' AND MYSELF DID ROAD TEST & DUPLICATED THE NOISE AGAIN (EXISTING SINCE 2010)' DUPLICATING IT MULITIPLE TIMES; NOW FIND OUT AN INTERNAL ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION EXISTS. PREVIOUSLY, HONDA OF WHITE PLAINS DID OIL CHANGE & SAID TO RETURN TO GSH AS REAR BRAKES WERE SEIZING. THAT WAS FIXED AFTER TWO SERVICE TRIPS TO GSH. MR. TIMOTHY MAHON (RIP) HEARD IT BUT I GUESS DEAD MEN CAN TELL NO TALES.

NHTSA ID
10909767
Incident
Oct 10, 2010
Mileage
12 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed May 16, 2016

DURING A REPAIR OF A RECALL (STICKY PISTON, OIL CONSUMPTION), HONDA NOTICED THE CAMSHAFT WAS SEVERELY DETERIORATED. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY DURING REPAIR.

NHTSA ID
10865184
Incident
Apr 14, 2016
Mileage
70,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Apr 7, 2016

THE HONDA CRV 2010, I HAVE HAD ISSUES WHERE THE AWD HAS NOT KICKED IN AND THE CAR HAS GONE INTO SLIDS AND OVERSTEER WHERE IT DID NOT STABLIZE THE CAR FROM SLIDING. GOING ABOUT 10 MPH AND THE CAR SLID IN THE SNOW, THE TIRES WERE GOOD AND IT SEEMS THE AWD IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IN EUROPE HONDA ISSUED A SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR THIS ISSUE BUT BLATENTLEY REFUSES TO ISSUE THE PROPER SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR THE AWD SYSTEM FOR THIS CAR. HERE IS THE LINK A HTTPS://WWW.CARTHROTTLE.COM/POST/ATTENTION-ALL-HONDA-OWNERS-YOUR-4X4-CRV-MIGHT-NOT-BE-A-4X4-AFTER-ALL/ AFTER THIS POSTING HONDA ISSUED AND UPDATE FOR EUROPE BUT NOT THE US. HONDA IS PUTTING DRIVERS LIVES AT RISK BY NOT UPDATING THE AWD SYSTEM FOR NOT ONLY HONDA CRV 2010 MODELS BUT ALL FUTURE MODELS. THE AWD SYSTEM HAS FAILED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS.

NHTSA ID
10853954
Incident
Feb 3, 2015
Mileage
55,000 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Feb 18, 2016

CR-V 2010 EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. MY HUSBAND DRIVES THE CAR TO WORK EVERY DAY FOR AN HOUR. WE START HEARING A CRANKING NOISE COMING FORM THE ENGINE IN THE COLD MORNINGS. WE FOLLOW RECOMMENDATIONS ON OIL CHANGES AND USE SYNTHETIC OIL. I CHECK THE OIL REGULARLY AND ADD SOME WHEN IT NEEDS IT. I WAS AMAZE AT HOW MUCH OIL IT BURN. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH EXCESSIVE OIL USE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON TWO (2) DEALERSHIPS RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE TIMING BELT TIMING CHAIN TENSION AND CAM SHAFT. 62,000 MILES CAR WAS DRIVING VERY BAD SO I DID THE REPAIRS $ 1,212.40 . THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT'S "NORMAL". I HAVE A MINI VAN TOYOTA WITH 273,000 MILES NEVER CHANCE THE TIMING BELT/CHAIN STILL RUNNING. HONDA OF AMERICA SAYING THAT BURNING A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES IS NORMAL. THAT IS UNETHICAL. I HAVE DONE THE 1,000 MILE OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT MY CRV CAN BURN UP TO A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES AND IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN HELP ME. NOW THE CAR START SMELLING OIL AND GAS WHEN I CHECK THE OIL LEVEL. THEY SEND A LETTER BUT HONDA IS NOT WILLING TO DO THE REPAIRS.

NHTSA ID
10837010
Incident
Sep 17, 2012
Mileage
45,000 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jan 11, 2016

MY CAR ENGINE STALLED MOSTLY IN THER MORNING AT 50 MPH OR ABOVE. IT LASTS ABOUT A FEW MINUTES, AND DISAPPEARS. IT HAPPENS IN THE AFTERNOON AGAIN. IT SEEMS THAT EGINE SPEED AND TRANSMISSION ARE MISMATCHED. I REPORTED THIS SEVERAL TIMES AFTER I PURCHSED IT; DEALERS UPDATED SOFTWARES UNDER FACTORY WARANTEES. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. MY CAR HAS NOW ABOUT 32,000 MILIES. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE RECENT RECALL ON ENGINE OIL RING PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID
10819349
Incident
May 12, 2010
Mileage
450 mi
Powertrain (other)Steering
Filed Sep 30, 2015

THE VEHICLE MAKES A STRAINING SOUND, AS IF IT WERE IN FIRST GEAR WHILE DRIVING. THE STEERING MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. I HAD DEALER CHECK IT AND WAS TOLD THE HYDRAULIC FLUID PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, FLUID APPEARS TO BE LEAKING.

NHTSA ID
10778742
Incident
Sep 21, 2015
Mileage
75,000 mi
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Sep 29, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH INDEPENDENTLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V395000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

NHTSA ID
10778325
Incident
Sep 28, 2015
Mileage
60,000 mi
ElectricalInterior & seatsPowertrain (other)
Filed Feb 24, 2015
Crash reported1 injury reported

VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED BY A FASTER VEHICLE. THE IMPACT FORCED THE TRANSMISSION INTO "PARK," WHICH AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED THE DOORS, TRAPPING ANY OCCUPANTS. HAD THERE BEEN A FIRE OR WATER SUBMERGENCE SITUATION, THERE COULD BE UNNECESSARY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS NEED TO BE RE-DESIGNED TO LET OCCUPANTS ESCAPE IN AN EMERGENCY. *JS

NHTSA ID
10690182
Incident
Feb 20, 2015
Mileage
60,802 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Dec 31, 2014

ENGINE OR TRANSMITTION BEGINES TO STALL IN THE MORNING WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH OR HIGHER ON HIGHWAY. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN IN THE AFTEROON. I TRIED TO WARM UP THE VEHICLE FOR 5 MINS BEFORE DRIVING, BUT THE SIMPTON REMAINS THE SAME. THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS DONE BY DEALERS A COUPLE OF TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. *JS

NHTSA ID
10669279
Incident
Jun 1, 2010
Mileage
1,200 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Apr 6, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:11V395000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE -TCM,PCM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,624.

NHTSA ID
10454378
Incident
Apr 4, 2012
Mileage
5,600 mi
ElectricalFuel systemPowertrain (other)+1 more
Filed Mar 6, 2012

GEARS BEGAN TO CRUNCH AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE. SLOWED DOWN AT A LIGHT AND LOST THE POWER STEERING. PULLED OVER AND THE ENGINE STALLED. COULD NOT RE-START FOR 10 MINUTES. ENGINE THEN RE-STARTED, TRAVELED APPROX. 10 METERS AND STALLED. RE-STARTED AGAIN - NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. 2 SIMILAR OCCURRENCES, 2 MONTHS APART. FOR THE FIRST EVENT, THE CAR WENT OFF THE ROAD. ON EACH OCCASION THE DEALERSHIP STATED THEY HAD CHECKED EVERYTHING AND THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. TOOK IT FOR A SECOND OPINION. DEALERSHIP HAD NOT CHECKED RECALL 11-001 (JANUARY, 2011). THEY CHECKED IT, BUT AGAIN FOUND NO ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10450426
Incident
Dec 1, 2011
Mileage
18,000 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 6, 2011

ACCELERATION IS STILL SLUGGISH AFTER UPDATES. PROBLEM WITH ENGINE IS NOT FIXED AS IT IS PROBABLY A POOR DESIGN. UPDATES MADE THE SITUATION BETTER. IT RAN BEST AFTER THE UPDATES. FIRST HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE IT WAS A YEAR OLD. *TR

NHTSA ID
10428893
Incident
Jun 1, 2010
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 8, 2011

TRANSMISSION CONSTANTLY HESITATES TO DOWNSHIFT WHEN MORE POWER IS REQUIRED, EVEN IF I PRESS ACCELERATOR ALL OF WAY TO THE FLOOR. MANY TIME IT PLACES ME IN DANGEROUS SITUATION, PARTICULARLY WHILE MERGING ON THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ID
10418810
Incident
Aug 1, 2011
Powertrain (other)
Filed Apr 10, 2011

I BOUGHT CRV EX 2W IN APRIL, 2010. I NOTICED A DRIVELINE VIBRATION EITHER FROM TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE WHEN I DRIVE ON DOWNHILL HIGHWAY AND UNDERPOWERED IN 40-50 MPH. IT SEEMED THAT 5TH GEAR REFUSED TO DOWNSHIFTED. I REPORTED IT IN FEW DAYS, BUT THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. I CONTINUED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM; I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER TWICE. ONE TIME THE DEALER MECHANIC NOTICED THAT SOMETHING WAS NOT RIGHT, BUT LATER THEY TOLD ME THAT NOTHING WAS FOUND WRONG. I SAW SERVICE BULLETIN TO UPGRADE ENGINE SOFTWARE, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN MARCH 2011. THEY SAID THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW OF THE BULLETIN. I SHOWED THE COPY OF THE BULLETIN ISSUED ON NOV 2010. THEY ACKNOWLEDGED IT, AND UPGRADED THE SOFTWARE. IT IMPROVED A LITTLE BIT OF THE UNDERPOWER PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT FIX THE DRIVE LINE VIBRATION IN DRIVING ON DOWNHILL HIGHWAY. A FEW TIMES, I WAS AFRAID THAT THE ENGINE WOULD FALL APART FROM THE CAR. THE WORST TIME OF IT IS WHEN I DRIVE IT FIRST IN THE MORNING THOUGH I WARM UP THE ENGINE ENOUGH. *TR

NHTSA ID
10395385
Incident
Mar 31, 2011
Mileage
320 mi
Powertrain (other)Transmission
Filed Jan 7, 2011

2010 HONDA CRV BOUGHT NEW. WE HAVE A DRIVELINE VIBRATION NOTICED THE DAY WE TOOK IT HOME. WE HAVE 5 REPAIR ORDERS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WITH NO RESOLUTION. 1 OF THE REPAIR ORDERS WAS DONE BY AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE WHO NOTED THE VIBRATION AND WHAT HE THOUGHT NEEDED TO BE DONE BUT NO REPAIR WAS MADE. WE ARE WORKING WITH A LEMON LAW ATTORNEY BUT DON'T FEEL LIKE WE ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK. I AM A AUTO TECHNICIAN AND NOT MUCH OF WHAT I SAID WAS DONE. HONDA IS NOW TRYING TO WALK AWAY FROM US. THE LAWYER SAID SHE FILED A CLAIM WITH HONDA 2 TIMES AND IT WAS "DENIED". I DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT SINCE THE MASSACHUSETTS LEMON LAW, M.G.L. CH 90 7N 1/2 STATES THAT IT IS PRESUMED THAT THE LEMON LAW IS SATISFIED IF EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS IS MET: 1. THE CAR WAS PRESENTED FOR REPAIR ON 3 OR MORE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME NONCONFORMITY WITHIN ONE YEAR OR 15,000 MILES FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE CAR AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.. WE CLEARLY FIT THIS BUT THE 1ST TIME AROUND WITH THE LAWYER SHE SAID WE DID NOT QUALIFY AND SAID " I UNDERSTAND YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED "ISSUES" WITH YOUR VEHICLE BUT SOME OF THE "ISSUES" YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED DO NOT FALL UNDER THE LEMON LAW. CONCERNS RELATED TO BRAKES, ROTORS, TIRES, WHEELS, ALIGNMENTS, COSMETIC ISSUES, WEAR & TEAR- ARE ALL ITEMS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED IN YOUR WARRANTY BOOKLET AND ALTHOUGH THE DEALER MAY DECIDE TO PERFORM REPAIRS AT NO COST UNDER "GOOD-WILL", THEY DO FALL WITHIN THE LEMON LAW SO THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT LIABLE AND THEREFORE WILL NOT MAKE YOU AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT. " THIS IS NOT A "WEAR AND TEAR PROBLEM IF THE CAR IS NEW!!!! *TR

NHTSA ID
10375191
Incident
Aug 31, 2010
Mileage
8 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 1, 2010

MY 2010 HONDA CRV ROLLS BACK WHILE ON AN INCLINE IN DRIVE. DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT IS CUSTOMARY WITH THE HONDAS. IT ROLLS BACK AND WILL ONLY STOP WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR. *TR

NHTSA ID
10358797
Incident
Sep 18, 2010
Mileage
2,485 mi

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