2014 Honda CR-V Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 68about this part
- Share
- 12%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 68 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Honda CR-V, 12% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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.
“Oil usage is extremely high with no visible leaks, and engine is dry. I am at the point of my oil needing to be changed, and my oil was nearly empty. I have put in 3 qt's in the last 3 weeks. Also, I live in nys, and on cooler days to freezing days, there is a loud grinding rattle that happens when I start my car. I had a 2010 that did the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #11258956, filed 2019-09, 70,000 miles“On cold start-ups there is a loud rattle coming from the engine. My CR-V only has 54,000 miles on it and this is ridiculous. I am told it could be the vtc actuator and can only hope that my extended warranty will cover it. Not the quality I expect from Honda at all. Researching this can lead to oil consumption and a stretched timing chain and premature engine failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11317054, filed 2020-03, 54,000 miles“I live in mn, and only cold air blowers out of the heater vent on the drivers side. This is a known issue by Honda (TSB 14-063), it is a clogged heater core. I have had it fixed 2 times ($120/per time) and it keeps happening. This is a serious issue when it is 20 below and there is no heat in my crv.”
NHTSA complaint #11320180, filed 2020-04, 36,000 miles“The car vibrated during acceleration at 25 and 32mph. The Honda of san marcos,tx dealer updated the software and that fixed the problem. Since many 2014 Honda crvs have this problem, this should be a recall. Honda should reimburse me the $365.15 that they charged me to fix the transmission vibration.”
NHTSA complaint #11234463, filed 2019-07, 93,489 miles“I purchased my used certified 2014 Honda CR-V ex-l 11/2016 and the car seemed to running smooth and very quite. I took it in for the first service call the car didn't run the same, I even when back a few days after the car was serviced. Since the if I make a sudden stop the car stops and I finally hear the transmission catching up and this cause the car to jerk back in the sitting position. …”
NHTSA complaint #11075554, filed 2018-03, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10118005Sep 15, 2017Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.
- 10108759May 25, 2017Service bulletin - A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for…
- 10108756May 25, 2017Service bulletin - A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for…
- 10108737May 20, 2017Service bulletin - to occur, a software update for the transmission is available at the customer's request. Additionally, the transmission fluid will be replaced. Complete 15-086…
- 10108735May 20, 2017Service bulletin - A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for…
- 10108714Apr 2, 2015Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 CR-Vs with a complaint of a buzzing vibration while driving at highway speeds…
- 10108724Mar 23, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 CR-Vs with a complaint of a buzzing vibration while driving at highway speeds (75-85 mph). To fully…
- 10108784Mar 6, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 CR-Vs with a complaint of a buzzing vibration while driving at highway speeds (75-85 mph). To fully…
- 10108830Feb 19, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 CR-Vs with a complaint of a buzzing vibration while driving at highway speeds (75-85 mph). To fully…
- 10108835Feb 13, 2015Service bulletin - On some 2012-14 CR-V's and in cold weather, the AWD indicator may come on with DTC C1850-14 (low or no torque to the rear wheels). Over time, moisture and cold…
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 2014 Honda CR-V
190 complaintsOther or unknown
108 complaintsElectrical system
77 complaintsTires
52 complaintsWheels
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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