Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-08-089 | 07/15/2011 | 10039364 | Honda: the malfunciton light is on with a stored trouble code. there is a problem with software. *rm | 07/29/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 02/09/2013 | 68000 | 1 | |
| I incorrectly put the car into drive 1. i noticed my mistake and changed the transmission to drive. the car's computer put the vehicle in full throttle. i braked and put the transmission into neutral and the rpm gauge showed the car to be in full throttle. i had to turn off the vehicle and everything was ok after this incident. i am 100% sure that the computer on this vehicle has some problems. *tr | |||
| 10/14/2012 | 118884 | 1 | |
| I just had a complete transmission failure with my 2006 honda cr-v 4wd at 118,000 miles. the transmission failed within a few days and gave little warning until complete failure occurred. the transmission would slip in all gears, so i could not put the vehicle directly into 1st, 2nd, 3rd,or 4th gear to get the vehicle off the highway. luckily, i was close to home when the transmission failed but it took a few engine cool downs to get the vehicle driven off the highway to a safe location to be towed to my local honda dealership. honda said the transmission was completely blown and needed to be replaced with a factory-rebuild. i own two other honda's (one is a 1990 accord with about 250,000 miles on it) and have never had a transmission problem in either car. i just don't understand how i can have a 23 year old honda with 250,000 miles on it that has seen absolutely no transmission problems but have a much newer 6 year old 118,000 mile honda cr-v with a 100% failed transmission needing compete replacement. i have searched all over the internet and i see numerous complaints about 100% complete transmission failures with 2004-2006 honda cr-v's. there is definitely something going on with these newer cr-v transmissions that honda has not reported (as of yet). the honda dealership i took my car to, said that i was the 1st cr-v transmission they ever replaced from the 2004-2006 cr-v series. honda originally quoted my $4000 to replace the transmission with a factory-rebuilt but they contacted the regional honda rep and was able to lower the price down to $3000. that price is absurd, as i just cannot believe that a transmission will only last 118,000 miles. it will be very tough for my family to even think about purchasing any honda's in the future. i have talked to everyone about how great honda cars are, with a 23 year old honda still going. no more will i recommend a honda! *tr | |||
| 10/14/2012 | 118884 | ||
| I just had a complete transmission failure with my 2006 honda cr-v 4wd at 118,000 miles. the transmission failed within a few days and gave little warning until complete failure occurred. the transmission would slip in all gears, so i could not put the vehicle directly into 1st, 2nd, 3rd,or 4th gear to get the vehicle off the highway. luckily, i was close to home when the transmission failed but it took a few engine cool downs to get the vehicle driven off the highway to a safe location to be towed to my local honda dealership. honda said the transmission was completely blown and needed to be replaced with a factory-rebuild. i own two other honda's (one is a 1990 accord with about 250,000 miles on it) and have never had a transmission problem in either car. i just don't understand how i can have a 23 year old honda with 250,000 miles on it that has seen absolutely no transmission problems but have a much newer 6 year old 118,000 mile honda cr-v with a 100% failed transmission needing compete replacement. i have searched all over the internet and i see numerous complaints about 100% complete transmission failures with 2004-2006 honda cr-v's. there is definitely something going on with these newer cr-v transmissions that honda has not reported (as of yet). the honda dealership i took my car to, said that i was the 1st cr-v transmission they ever replaced from the 2004-2006 cr-v series. honda originally quoted my $4000 to replace the transmission with a factory-rebuilt but they contacted the regional honda rep and was able to lower the price down to $3000. that price is absurd, as i just cannot believe that a transmission will only last 118,000 miles. it will be very tough for my family to even think about purchasing any honda's in the future. i have talked to everyone about how great honda cars are, with a 23 year old honda still going. no more will i recommend a honda! | |||
| 07/11/2012 | 72600 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v lx. while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel and the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the main shaft and counter shaft speed was inconsistent. the technician informed the contact that the torque converter would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 72,600. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 67000 | ||
| Vehicle began surging then lost power. dash warning lights for vsa, engine, and ! came on as vehicle lost power then stalled. turned off ignition and then restarted. ran fine after it cooled off for a few minutes. still happening over a year later. internet search reveals this is a common problem spread across many model years. dealers unable to solve problem and have no idea what is causing it. | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 31000 | ||
| Driveability issues created by rear differential. requires accelerated and expensive maintenance at intervals above and beyond factory recommendations. would appear to be a design reliability issue that should be addressed by honda beyond simply shifting the burden on to owners. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | |||
| This crv rumbles all the time when traveling at speeds of 1500 rpm +/- . letting off the gas will stop the rumble. dealer could not hear it. it has become more frequent and of course annoying. i have tried everything from changing dual pump fluid to tires. i have been told that it is bearing on the transmission or the seal on the drive shaft. had any recalls for this problem? | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 34911 | ||
| Rear differential in 2006 honda crv made a grinding noise when backing up or turning. | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 16000 | ||
| I have had an odd sound coming from the rear differential of my honda cr-v. the dealer said after the first change of the fluid the sound would go away but it has come back oever and over again. they refuse to pay for the rear differential fluid change and i understand that this is an ongoing problem with 2006 cr-v's. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/31/2010 | 115863 | ||
| Honda 2006 cr-v transmission problem. transmission had to be replaced. after discovering the problem, the problem became severe within 3 weeks. honda overcharged for the transmission repair and replaced the transmission with a rebuilt transmission rather than a new one. after reading the honda complaints site, i discovered that honda owners who have had their transmissions replaced are having problems with the replaced transmissions too. also, the repair cost me $2,358.81 after honda supposedly contributed $1,500 to the repair. this cost is more than i would have paid if i had taked the car to an independent transmission shop for repair. i have never had transmission problems with any other car i have owned, including my toyota camry, which had 279,000 miles on it when it was rear ended and totaled by a ford 150. | |||
| 02/17/2011 | 71000 | ||
| My 2006 honda cr-v has only 71,000 miles on it. the engine has been making a knocking noise so i took it to the dealership. the honda dealership is telling me that i need a new transmission and that it is not covered under waranty. | |||
| 12/31/2010 | 115863 | ||
| Honda 2006 cr-v transmission problem. transmission had to be replaced. after discovering the problem, the problem became severe within 3 weeks. honda overcharged for the transmission repair and replaced the transmission with a rebuilt transmission rather than a new one. after reading the honda complaints site, i discovered that honda owners who have had their transmissions replaced are having problems with the replaced transmissions too. also, the repair cost me $2,358.81 after honda supposedly contributed $1,500 to the repair. this cost is more than i would have paid if i had taked the car to an independent transmission shop for repair. i have never had transmission problems with any other car i have owned, including my toyota camry, which had 279,000 miles on it when it was rear ended and totaled by a ford 150. | |||
| 02/17/2011 | 71000 | ||
| My 2006 honda cr-v has only 71,000 miles on it. the engine has been making a knocking noise so i took it to the dealership. the honda dealership is telling me that i need a new transmission and that it is not covered under waranty. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 34911 | ||
| Rear differential in 2006 honda crv made a grinding noise when backing up or turning. | |||
| 08/22/2010 | 33000 | ||
| Honda crv 2006 awd rear differential needs service every 30,000 minimum. this is contrary to the specifications in the owners manual. | |||
| 05/29/2010 | 40000 | ||
| 2006 honda, cr-v. rear differential making noise, at slowed speeds while turning. checked owners manual, it states to change at 90,000 miles. checked on-line to see if this was a common complaint. couldn't believe there is an actual service bulletin out for this and no notifacation from the dealership i bought it from or the dealership where i've had my oil changes done at. really disappointed that i have to pay to replace the fluids so i don't have damage done to my car. why is honda not notifying there loyal customers about this problem, maybe covering the cost to replace the fluids that are just breaking down prematurely i bought my honda because of the reputation. | |||
| 08/19/2009 | 43333 | 1 | |
| Dealer noticed a noise and reported a differential problem. drained and refilled dual pump fluid, burnish differential clutches and drain and refill fluid again at a cost of $171.70. seems to be a problem with the cr-v's that need to be addressed and a recall needs to be sent to owners. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 11/11/2010 | 55200 | ||
| My honda cr-v is making a loud chattering noise during low-speed cornering. the gears in the differential need reground. my honda dealership says it is my fault and will not cover it under warranty. from the sound and the feel of the problem, i will soon be stranded along the highway. the dealership in hanover, pa where i purchased the car new, told me that i let the oil get too low and ruined the gears. i immediately took the vehicle to the place where i normally get my service. i crawled under the vehicle with them and they showed me that the differential was full of clean oil and properly serviced. | |||
| 09/23/2010 | 52000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. the contact stated that when driving and making a sharp turn, she noticed a loud noise. she also noticed a shuddering noise in the rear. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for an oil change and was told that the rear differential was defective. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current mileage was approximately 52,200. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000-bk | |||