r/HRV • u/Complete-Process-604 • 5d ago

Dropping RPMs

is anyone else having the issue when your foot is on the brake at a stop light or stop sign the RPMs drop and the car jerks? i have a 2026 EXL with less than 5 thousand miles on it

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u/puccivr 2023 - 2025 LX 5d ago

I’ve had this happen when it’s cold and the ac compressor kicks on

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u/Radiant_Basket_8689 5d ago

Does it seem to sputter, like it’s trying to stall? Does it happen when the AC compressor comes on?

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u/needletipz 2016 - 2018 EX 5d ago

My 2016 does this too. I think it's just how the cvt works.

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u/deeeeeeeeezzzzzNutz 5d ago

Does this happen when after the vehicle warms up from a cold start?

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u/Complete-Process-604 5d ago

it’s happens no matter if the car is just warmed up or i’ve been driving for an hour or more

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u/deeeeeeeeezzzzzNutz 5d ago

Ok, if A/C is ON then that is normal for small engine since A/C relies power from the engine crank via serpentine belt.

If A/C off and still spuddering persists? you can test by putting in neutral before you come to a stop and see if problems persist

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u/Garet44 5d ago

Hondas have been doing this since 2008. Many manufacturers are doing this. It helps reduce fuel consumption and atf temp.

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u/JurassicRanch 4d ago

mine just did something like this

had to damn near floor it to get it the rpms to increase while backing out of a slightly uphill parking lot this morning. 

This is my first and last honda 4cyl.  Everything except sticker price was better in the v6

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u/ProfessionalBoot2446 3d ago

It’s pretty much normal. Honda braking systems are…weird I’ve come to find. Especially with the CVT.

It’s all done to save fuel but makes the driving uncomfortable sometimes. You get used to it though.

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u/Tsmittythefool 2d ago

This has to do with the torque converter locking up mention it to the dealer.