# 2014 Honda CR-V stutters like rumble strips **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** cr-v, honda\ **Created:** [July 18, 2018, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-stutters-like-rumble-strips/121222 "2018-07-18T16:30:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BeverlyRudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/76d3ee/32.png) [@BeverlyRudd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeverlyRudd)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2018, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-stutters-like-rumble-strips/121222/1 "2018-07-18T16:30:10Z")
My vehicle has started -‘studdering’ is the best way I know to describe it - when acelerating mostly. I am wondering if this is a transmission problem. It is as if I am on the ‘rumble’ strips on the side of the highway. ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-stutters-like-rumble-strips/121222/2 "2018-07-19T11:48:56Z")
Bad wheel bearings will do that. See an independant mechanic ASAP before it get worst and you loose a wheel. The CR-V’s front wheel bearings are infamous for being noisy and failing much earlier than they’re supposed to. You’ll know when you have a wheel bearing going bad by a growling noise that is similar to very loud tire noise. It will get louder as you go faster, and may even wind down to a grinding sound if you’re moving slow enough. Bad wheel bearings are very easy to check for, and can usually be found during a routine tire rotation. That doesn’t make them cheap to replace though. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-stutters-like-rumble-strips/121222/3 "2018-07-19T12:15:04Z")
That “rumble strip” sensation is usually associated with failure of the torque converter lockup mechanism in the transmission. However, it is more typical for that sensation to be felt when driving in the 30-50 mph range, rather than when one is accelerating. I suppose that failing wheel bearings are also a possibility, but I believe that the aforementioned transmission problem is more likely. In any event, the OP needs to have a **competent** mechanic evaluate her vehicle. Please note that “competent” excludes chain-run operations like Midas, Meineke, Monro, Sears, Pep Boys, or–God forbid–AAMCO. A well-reputed independent mechanic’s shop is the place to go for accurate diagnosis, fair pricing, and **competent** repairs. 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![BeverlyRudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/76d3ee/32.png) [@BeverlyRudd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeverlyRudd)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-stutters-like-rumble-strips/121222/4 "2018-07-19T13:27:57Z")
Thanks - vehicle in shop as we speak! I appreciate your input. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-stutters-like-rumble-strips/121222/5 "2018-07-19T14:15:31Z")
You’re very welcome, Beverly. May I request that you return to this thread, in order to let us know what your mechanic found? ---
**Author:** ![BeverlyRudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/76d3ee/32.png) [@BeverlyRudd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeverlyRudd)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-stutters-like-rumble-strips/121222/6 "2018-07-19T14:58:19Z")
Yes - I will let you know! Thanks again.