2021 Honda HR-V Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2021 Honda HR-V, 8% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125 miles.
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.
“When I start my car and shift it from reverse to drive on cold mornings, there is a pronounced delay in the car moving. In addition, when I have to abruptly brake the transmission occasionally slips and/or skips. I brought this car brand new and I have only had it seven weeks. I should not have performance issues at the stage. My previous car was a Honda accord with 310,000 miles and the transmission started to decline similar to this in the last few months. The car is at the dealership now and they said they cannot replicate this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11406923, filed 2021-04, 125 miles“CVT transmission failed and vehicle lost power while on Interstate I-88 65 MPH speed zone. f Momentum allowed me to reach an exit at which point I needed to push the vehicle by myself off the roadway. Vehicle mileage was slighlty over 60,000 miles and the $10,000 dollar repair was not covered by warranty. Dangerous and costly to consumers! Same CVT was recalled or warranty extended in earlier models.”
NHTSA complaint #11740048, filed 2026-05“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request: CVT transmission failed. Was inspected by a third party How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk: the car was unable to accelerated on the highway. We nearly got hit Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center: The Same problem was evident in previous models 2016-2020 HRVs and a product update and warranty extension was issued for those cars. …”
NHTSA complaint #11571958, filed 2024-02“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - According to the Honda technician metal particles came out when draining the transmission fluid How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Witha failing transmission putting myself and others at risk without knowing Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes by Honda dealership Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? …”
NHTSA complaint #11629959, filed 2024-12Related service bulletins
- 10245277Nov 3, 2023Service News - Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential after it has been serviced due to over-torqueing of the drain plugs during servicing.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 19 | 21% |
| 2021 | 5 | 8% |
| 2020 | 14 | 16% |
| 2019 | 14 | 6% |
| 2018 | 16 | 10% |
| 2017 | 32 | 26% |
| 2016 | 76 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2021 Honda HR-V
21 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Honda HR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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