Honda Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 4,063 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 8 Honda models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Honda CR-V (830). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Honda Pilot at 0.54 and the lowest is the Honda Civic at 0.14, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Honda models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | 830 | 0.17 | 6.8% | 2015, 2017 and 2013 |
| Honda Accord | 740 | 0.15 | 6.3% | 2018, 2013 and 2008 |
| Honda Pilot | 732 | 0.54 | 11.2% | 2016, 2017 and 2019 |
| Honda Odyssey | 644 | — | 12.1% | 2018, 2019 and 2014 |
| Honda Civic | 622 | 0.14 | 7.6% | 2015, 2014 and 2008 |
| Honda HR-V | 190 | — | 10.2% | 2016 and 2017 |
| Honda Fit | 166 | — | 9.1% | 2015, 2009 and 2008 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 139 | 0.53 | 8.3% | 2017, 2019 and 2021 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Honda have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 4,063 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 8 Honda models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Honda CR-V (830). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Honda Pilot at 0.54 and the lowest is the Honda Civic at 0.14, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Which Honda models have the most transmission complaints?
the Honda CR-V (830), the Honda Accord (740) and the Honda Pilot (732), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models, so compare the per-1,000-sold column too.
Which Honda has the fewest transmission complaints per 1,000 sold?
The Honda Civic, at 0.14 transmission complaints per 1,000 sold across its rated years. That is a complaint rate, not a failure rate.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration