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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2019 Honda HR-V Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
7%of 241 total for the year
Median mileage
8,323miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Honda HR-V, 7% of the 241 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,323 miles. 4 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.

“My vehicle has the same problem as several that are already listed on your website. Sometimes when I brake the car accelerates and tries to take off. I have to let off the brake and stomp on it again and I feel that the accelerator lets up. Sometimes when I let off the brake the car starts to speed up on it's own. I've been told by the dealer that they can't find a problem. I was told by adrian from Honda america we will do nothing for you. When I bought this car it only had 3400 miles on it so it was like brand new. …”

NHTSA complaint #11388692, filed 2021-01, 3,400 miles

“When pressing the gas to begin moving from a complete stop, at a light on the 76 highway, the car will not kick into drive. You can press the pedal all the way to the floor and the vehicle only goes 10 miles per hour in traffic! This has happened 5 times within the last year!”

NHTSA complaint #11340520, filed 2020-07, 8,323 miles

“While operating an unmodified 2019 awd Honda hrv per the included owner's guide (page 86), the brake pedal was required during 100% of a 15 mile descent to maintain the vehicle s speed within the posted 35 MPH speed limit. The engine braking promised, in the l gear selector, by Honda's owner's guide was lacking. This issue has been verbally brought before the distributor, in addition to being formally listed as a complaint to the manufacturer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11297210, filed 2020-01, 300 miles

“My 2019 Honda HR-v CVT failed due to premature belt deterioration exactly as described in Honda Service Bulletin 21-047. The failure happened only two months after the 7-year extended warranty period. Honda has denied a goodwill assistance despite this being a known safety-related defect. The belt failed while my elderly mother drove. They refuse to provide any assistance in the matter.”

NHTSA complaint #11700411, filed 2025-11

“When pushing on the gas pedal, the vehicle often pushes forward aggressively and shifts very hard. Other times it does nothing when pushing on the gas and several seconds later there is throttling and intermittent shaking back and forth. It does not happen all the time, but happens quite often. I fear the vehicle could propel forward when I am driving and hit someone or something or it could slow suddenly with lack of gas putting other drivers in harm's way. …”

NHTSA complaint #11591215, filed 2024-05

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026210%
202512%
202433%
202310%
20221921%
202158%
20201416%
2019167%
20181610%
20173226%
20167631%

Other parts of the 2019 Honda HR-V

Electrical system
67 complaintsFuel system
65 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsForward collision avoidance
33 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsLane departure
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Honda HR-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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