odd sounds from 2014 transmission
 

I have a 2014 Honda CRV and when accelerating from 10 to 20 mph it sometimes sputters or chokes a bit. Also, when accelerating on the highway about 50-60mph it makes a growling noise.

Not sure if this is just normal or a sign of terrible things to come.

I checked the transmission fluid, and there are two dots with 'hot' written between them, and there was a red tinted clear fluid drop covering the word 'hot.' I assume that this is normal.

Dashboard says 80% oil, dipstick shows full.

Growling sounds like a wheel bearing.
Maybe record it for us.