2005 Honda CR-V Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 5%of 479 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,743miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Honda CR-V, 5% of the 479 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,743 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car was making noise diagnosed by Honda as the transmission pump. Car had only 79,000 miles and was serviced regularly and all fluids are changed regularly. I had the transmission fixed elsewhere for half the price Honda wanted. I n,ever heard of a transmission problem at such a low mileage. Very disappointed in Honda.”
NHTSA complaint #10618514, filed 2014-08, 79,000 miles“My complaint is with the rear differential. I have had to replace the fluid several times since I have had it, due to low fluid. I now have a case halve in the rear differential is leaking. A very costly expense. I have researched this problem online and it seems that a majority of CR-V owners are having the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10368212, filed 2010-11, 75,000 miles“When driving at a low rate of speed when making turns, the 2005 Honda crv grinds or chatters due to a problem with the rear differential (according to the dealer here in blacksburg,va). I was told a service bulletin exists for this problem but have been unable to find it. I was told it would cost $150 to fix. My vehicle has 40,000m on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10212328, filed 2007-12, 40,000 miles“My 2005 front wheel drive crv has a rumbling in the front and also seems to slip when acellerating. Many other seem to have this complaint with Honda crvs and mine is a 2005 non awd. This is terrible as everytime we go out now we dont know if the car will get us to our destination and my husband and myself are both disabled. We purcheased this crv as to the good reputation Honda had and now we are stuck with this problem that Honda refuses to help with.”
NHTSA complaint #10410489, filed 2011-07, 54,000 miles“I bought the car in august 2004. After a few months drove it to the mountain, put the snow chain and the car couldn't go more than 10mph, instead it make a loud roaring noise. Took to dealer but couldn't duplicate the problem. Call direct to Honda they said they couldn't do anything since the dealer didn't find any problems. Since than we drive another car whenever we went to the snow. Last weekend we went to palm springs aerial tram and the car make a loud noise that sound like it came from somewhere in the drivetrain parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10441580, filed 2011-12, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10142447Jun 14, 2018Tech line summary article - Is the MIL on with DTC P2271 (secondary HO2S [sensor 2] circuit signal stuck rich)? What's likely causing this is the PCM is misinterpreting the A/F…
- 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…
- 10039364Oct 12, 2011Honda: the malfunciton light is on with a stored trouble code. There is a problem with software. *rm updated 11/1/11.
- 10017771Oct 28, 2005Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0706 or p1706, engine may not crank.
- 10016290May 1, 2005Low mileage a/ts can leak from axle seals.
- 10016346Apr 16, 2005Automatic transmission fluid (atf) leaks. Honda tech line summary.
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 2005 Honda CR-V
129 complaintsExterior lighting
122 complaintsElectrical system
77 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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