2004 Honda CR-V Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 501 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Honda CR-V, 3% of the 501 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 2 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.
“My CR-V ex was serviced by the dealership I bought it from. The engine, cat converter, and cv-boot needs to be replaced, because the engine has a server oil leak internally. This oil leak my also cost me a transmission. These issues cost over $8,400.00 and counting. I only owned the car 66 days before I was told that the engine is junk. A firmly believe that the dealership owes me my money on this issue, because it was brought to there attention less then a week after I purchased this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10670836, filed 2015-01, 137,000 miles“I was driving through my area at or near 15 MPH. When the car suddenly accelerated on its own to a speed of 30-35 MPH. The brake pedal felt very stiff and was difficult to hold the car at 30 MPH with constant braking. There was no traffic and the incident occurred not far from my home, so I proceeded back home. The car would not decelerate. I have a very long driveway that I pulled into, put the car in neutral, turned off the key and pulled the emergency brake. There was a loud grinding noise as the engine wound down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566367, filed 2014-02, 53,802 miles“I have a 2004 crv. Compressor locked up and broke off clutch from compressor. It has 50930 miles. I contacted Honda dealer in houston .estimated repair charges will be $4,000.00. I am trying to get help from american Honda.”
NHTSA complaint #10234612, filed 2008-07, 50,930 miles“During test drive the vehicle stalled upon braking. Thus leading to 3rd party inspection request. Upon receipt of photos and estimate for safety repairs notice a counter offer was sent to the dealer to which they declined to repair or reduce the vehicle. I have concern that the vehicle will return to the lot and an unknowing buyer will be at risk.”
NHTSA complaint #10967399, filed 2017-03, 115,000 miles“Upon buying this car repairs started immediately starting with full brake system and now both ball joints, power steering return line, timing chain and tensioner. This car is only 13 years old and in my theory these items should have lasted a lot longer.”
NHTSA complaint #11019930, filed 2017-08, 190,992 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129465Apr 8, 2014Service bulletin - Under severe conditions, water or other liquid may enter the driver's window and reach the power window master switch on the door panel. Liquid in the switch…
- 10017771Oct 28, 2005Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0706 or p1706, engine may not crank.
- 10018081Jul 16, 2005Diagnostic trouble code p1706 , a/t switch open circuit.
- 10016346Apr 16, 2005Automatic transmission fluid (atf) leaks. Honda tech line summary.
- 10013626Nov 19, 2004Noise or vibration when accelerating from a stop.
- 10014512Nov 16, 2004Harsh 3-2- and or 2-1 downshift.
- 10013607Oct 1, 2004Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria.
- 10013844Sep 16, 2004Transmission solenoid replacement criteria.
- 10014290Aug 1, 2004Drivebelt noise? Could be a bad water pump bearing.
- 10014146Jun 16, 2004Shift lever won't come out of park after throttle body r&r.
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 2004 Honda CR-V
142 complaintsAir bags
103 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsExterior lighting
39 complaintsEquipment
35 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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