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2010 Honda CR-V power train problems

30 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2010 Honda CR-V cite power train, 6% of all 483 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 1 recall on this component.

Complaints
30
6% of all complaints
Crashes
4
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the power train

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“Car cames to a stop and instead of stopping straight up it stops and the car frame and suspension still moves. The suspension can cause a wreak for not stoping in time. Also when i put it in neutral it goes backwards on flat ground other then forward. So something is wrong with the shifter or the sway bars also when u put it in park some times it still moves forward”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 3, 2023Suspension, Power trainCrash reportedODI 11553448
“Ref: NHTSA Recall Number: 23V-228 Per advice from Honda, I contacted the dealer for recall disposition. They informed me that if the vehicle fails inspection and cannot be repaired, Honda will not return the vehicle and offer a cash compensation instead. This is unfair because: 1. Such impounding of vehicle is not mentioned in their notice (attached with this form). The words used are "may offer to repurchase the vehicle from you" 2. Not returning the vehicle and unilaterally offering a cash compensation is unethical business practice. I sincerely request NHTSA to take up the issue with Honda and ensure that a full repair be done even if the inspection fails. It might cost them more but they must do it. In case the vehicle cannot be repaired, it must be declared as totaled and an independent insurance adjuster must determine the cash compensation value and not Honda.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 31, 2023Power trainODI 11524608
“The contact’s son owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle then stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate above 60 MPH, he depressed the accelerator pedal however, the RPM’s increased and the engine revved but the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 6, 2023Power trainODI 11510453
“My car has been stalling sporadically. I took it to a shop for a diagnostic and it showed PCM malfunction. This has been recalled on some 2010 CRVs why is mine not included?”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 23, 2022Power trainODI 11470760
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND APPROACHING STANDING WATER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT-OFF. THE CONTACT LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE INITIALLY SUFFERED BACK PAIN BUT REFUSED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THE SCENE. AS THE PAIN PERSISTED, HE WENT TO HIS PERSONAL DOCTOR WHO TREATED HIM FOR PAIN TO HIS RIGHT KNEE AND LOWER BACK. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY TOWED TO A TOW YARD HOWEVER, THE INSURANCE COMPANY RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE AND TOWED IT TO THEIR LOCATION. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.*DT*JB”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 4, 2021Power train, Electrical systemCrash reportedODI 11394675
“I HAVE A 2010 HONDA CRV AND IT IS CONSUMING AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF OIL. I HAVE PREFORMED NUMEROUS TESTS WITH THE DEALERSHIP EVERY 1000 MILES PER THE TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. MY CRV IS CURRENTLY USING 26OZ OF OIL OR MORE EVERY 1000 MILES AND THE DEALERSHIP AND HONDA STATE THAT IT IS WITHIN NORMAL RANGE. THEY STATED THAT I SHOULD CHECK MY OIL EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY GAS TANK. THEY STATED THAT IF I DO NOT CHECK MY OIL EVERY TIME I GET GAS, THE LEVEL MAY GO LOW AND MY ENGINE CAN BLOW UP. I DO NOT THINK IT IS REASONABLE TO HAVE TO CHECK MY OIL EVERY WEEK FOR A KNOWN ISSUE WITH HONDA CRVS FROM 2010 AND IT WOULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IF MY CAR STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 15, 2019Power train, EngineODI 11244163

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Related recalls

1 recall on this component

Power train: control module (tcm

Free remedy

HONDA 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 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.

Power trainReported Aug 4, 2011NHTSA 11V395000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 9, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.