NHTSA Complaint #11558619 — 2016 HONDA HR-V POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11558619
Vehicle	2016 HONDA HR-V
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	November 10, 2023
Date Filed	December 5, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

Check engine light came on, gear selector light was flashing and all dash board lights came on at 150,189 miles. The dealer attempted to repair the transmission by replacing the valve body. The car was driven 29 miles before all dash warning lights came back on. Dealer said the only repair was to replace the entire transmission, which includes a new valve body. Dealer said the codes recommended the replacement. The transmission was replaced at 114,193 miles under a recall. The transmission failure was after the 150,000 warranty extension. Honda is replacing transmissions in the HRV with rebuilt transmissions that will fail again.

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