2008 Honda CR-V Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 4%of 963 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,719miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Honda CR-V, 4% of the 963 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,719 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car cut off no steering everything locked down had serpentine belt fixed but the tpm light is on app need rack and pinion as well. Need struts and shocks and car rattles terribly. It's about 4 thousand dollars I am disabled this is a safety hazard I don't know what I can do. Is Honda not responsible for defect”
NHTSA complaint #11231607, filed 2019-07, 166,000 miles“Ac stopped blowing cold air. An inspection indicated the compressor had stopped working. Replacing this part would be extensive and costly, with no guarantees it would solve my AC problems. My vehicle was in park. Reports indicate a recall had been issued for this problm.”
NHTSA complaint #11115373, filed 2018-08, 185,000 miles“Car jerks or slips when going uphill. Reported to mcminnville Honda, mcminnville, oregon 97128 beginning of 2016. Service manager said unable to duplicate jerking or slipping action when going uphill. Told me to contact Honda customer service, which I have done twice now. My Honda care warranty expires tomorrow, 10/11/16. Now I have to worry that after tomorrow my dealership will find the jerking or slipping problem and I will be handed a huge bill which I cannot pay. …”
NHTSA complaint #10915103, filed 2016-10, 93,000 miles“Fellow Honda owners: just started experiencing doorlock failures. (61,000 miles). My noticed rear door lock (behind passenger)not locking after key fob is clicked. Also noticed as car accelerated from 5-10mph the all door locks would attempt to lock. Driving us crazy as well as posing a safety issue. Can't leave valuables in the car for fear of it getting stolen. Read that it's the actuator. P/n 72155-s5a-a01. Also Honda has not issued a recall on this problem. I guess once it reaches a major threshold (1000 complaints)- then they'll act. …”
NHTSA complaint #10533127, filed 2013-08, 59,000 miles“Takata inflator: I.m a driver on my veicle this is the way I sustent my self. Working as uber driver . My concern is about the safety isues for me and my pasangers.. I know thereis arecall for this veicle, therefore it would be required to takecare!. Also my windows power is allready making a big noise, on the doors locks, with the risk of shooting of at any time. On tuesday at 5:pm I got my kcar key look inside of the car wille it was on. Because the locks got lock by it self. Causing for me to call triple aaa. My veicle was on. At the parking lot of ralphs in the city of brea ca, 92821. …”
NHTSA complaint #10881979, filed 2016-07, 96,100 milesRelated recalls
- 11V395000Aug 4, 2011Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 accord, 2007-2010 cr-v, and 2005-2008 element passenger cars manufactured from july 1, 2004, through september…Covers: Honda CR-V 2007–2010, Accord 2005–2010, Element 2005–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10039364Oct 12, 2011Honda: the malfunciton light is on with a stored trouble code. There is a problem with software. *rm updated 11/1/11.
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 2008 Honda CR-V
325 complaintsElectrical system
218 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
200 complaintsBody and structure
95 complaintsOther or unknown
74 complaintsSteering
70 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsTires
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology