1999 Honda CR-V Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,260miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Honda CR-V, 9% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,260 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Our 1999 Honda CR-V lx required both front axles replaced at 40,900 miles. No explanation from the dealer as to how both front axles would fail (they were bent), let alone at 40,000+ miles. Our own mechanic did some research and advised this is a known problem with this car but would not elaborate further. No technical service bulletin from Honda and when again pressed the dealer advised, 'we must have hit something.' the was no such impact and if in fact we did hit something there would have been additional structural and or body damage as a result.”
NHTSA complaint #10041261, filed 2003-10, 40,900 miles“The transmission went out, of my 1999 Honda CR-V with only 86,520 miles on the vehicle. It was shifting sluggishly even before the warranty expired, I just did not realize that it was not normal until I had a different transmission installed. I had the Honda dealer service my CR-V regularly. The first problem I had was a noise when the all-wheel drive engaged in heavy snow in december of 2000. The dealer replaced CVT fluid per transmission noise according to the invoice. The CR-V had 26,375 miles at that service invoice date. The fluids were changed again at 30,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023050, filed 2003-06, 86,520 miles“I have a 1999 Honda crv and the transmission has been not going into gear like it should, and I have taken the crv to the dealership. They keep telling me that have to give it time to change gear. When I first purchased the crv it wasn't doing that so why is it doing it now. It has been doing this for the past three years.”
NHTSA complaint #10030879, filed 2003-08“I have a 1999 Honda CR-V and have had problems with the transmission about 1.5 years after I bought it new. Gears don't shift right, wouldn't go into gear, I had a new transmission installed and still have same problem. The major thing is the clear coat paint keeps peeling alot of little places, 2 areas are big & it's getting the actual paint and rusting. I did purchase (was dumb) the finishing touch system that get's done once a year (I don't really know what they do) and that could be the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10033272, filed 2003-08“The contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-V. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and he stated that the transmission failed and needed to be rebuilt. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 94,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10204285, filed 2007-09, 94,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014181Jun 1, 2004Rear differential moans moans with brakes applied at low speed. (4wd)
- 10014230Feb 16, 20042nd to 5th or 3rd to 5th gear upshift.
- 10014328Dec 1, 2003Atf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 11% |
| 2025 | 7 | 3% |
| 2024 | 17 | 4% |
| 2023 | 14 | 3% |
| 2022 | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 | 12 | 4% |
| 2020 | 20 | 6% |
| 2019 | 20 | 2% |
| 2018 | 64 | 3% |
| 2017 | 144 | 8% |
| 2016 | 45 | 11% |
| 2015 | 150 | 22% |
| 2014 | 68 | 12% |
| 2013 | 95 | 25% |
| 2012 | 48 | 12% |
| 2011 | 14 | 3% |
| 2010 | 30 | 6% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2008 | 37 | 4% |
| 2007 | 36 | 4% |
| 2006 | 25 | 6% |
| 2005 | 25 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 23 | 5% |
| 2002 | 24 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 11 | 9% |
| 1998 | 8 | 6% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Honda CR-V
28 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsTires
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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