# Honda CRV studders/vibrates **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [October 12, 2015, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-studders-vibrates/91412 "2015-10-12T16:18:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kooch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a87d85/32.png) [@Kooch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kooch)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2015, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-studders-vibrates/91412/1 "2015-10-12T16:18:27Z")
I have a 2007 Honda CRV AWD. The car studders/vibrates, as if driving over metal grates. Or like going over grooves in the road when moving over to the shoulder. This only happens when driving 50 mph or less. When I take my foot off the gas petal, the vibration stops, but will come back. Any ideas? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![BillRussell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/billrussell/32/3179_2.png) [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2015, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-studders-vibrates/91412/2 "2015-10-12T16:27:21Z")
This car is unsafe to drive. Get it towed to a good independent shop. It could be part of your front suspension is broken or damaged, such as CV joints. ---
**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:** [October 12, 2015, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-studders-vibrates/91412/3 "2015-10-12T16:28:09Z")
This is very likely to be a symptom of problems with the torque converter lockup mechanism in the transmission. When was the last time that you had the trans fluid and filter changed? ---
**Author:** ![insightful](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/insightful/32/2732_2.png) [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2015, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-studders-vibrates/91412/4 "2015-10-13T05:26:45Z")
Another vote for torque converter: > **[Honda CRV transmission problem? Shudder at low cruising speed.](https://autorepairservice.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/honda-crv-transmission-troubles-shudders-at-low-speeds/)** > > Ok we all know Honda builds a great vehicle right? Well why are there so many reports of automatic transmission problems with the crv, civics, odyssey and others? I ask this because we recently had… ---
**Author:** ![jesmed1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jesmed1/32/2097_2.png) [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2015, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-studders-vibrates/91412/5 "2015-10-15T01:52:22Z")
Yes, have the transmission fluid changed at a Honda dealer (because they will be sure to use the correct fluid and will not sell you a “flush” which can damage Honda transmissions.) Then if the shudder persists, try adding a product called “Dr. Tranny’s ShudderFixx.” It really works. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2015, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-studders-vibrates/91412/6 "2015-10-15T02:05:43Z")
If you haven’t yet done so, have the differential fluids changed. Honda recommends replacing these fluids every 30,000 miles. When these fluids break down, it can cause a vibration in the drive train at certain speeds/conditions. And only dual pump or dual pump fluid II can be used in these differentials. Nothing else works. Tester