2015 Honda CR-V Problems, Recalls & Reliability
975 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2015 Honda CR-V, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 37/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 13,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2015 sits among all CR-V years
What owners report
“Vehicle vibrates 70% of times while in stop or idle with engine on. Complained about this with honda & following up on the same. Case # : 04549479”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 CR-V
“Vibrations felt while stopped with vehicle in gear. (service bulletin 15-046) driving mode 1...”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 CR-V
“No engine light, honda dealer misdiagnosed the issue and told me the car was safe to drive. I broke down and then was told I needed a new transmission, there is only 87k miles on it”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 CR-V
“Car has had problems starting intermittently when parked for the past 6 months. Takes 5-10 tries to start the car before it will start up. Have replaced the battery but the problem still persists.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 CR-V
“This vehicle vibrates it's steering wheel and inside the cabin at 55mph and higher making it annoying, unstable and unsafe.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 CR-V
“I have brought car back 4 times for the vibration problem. Last visit the shop finally acknowledged a problem bulletin 15-046. Car still shakes when idling”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 CR-V
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 504 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 11,900 miles. Half of those reports fall between 2,539 and 35,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda…
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer…
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9,…
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 20V024.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2015 Honda CR-V reliable?
The 2015 Honda CR-V drew 975 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 37/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).
What are the most common 2015 Honda CR-V problems?
The top reported problems for the 2015 Honda CR-V are engine (255 complaints), other (156), and transmission & drivetrain (147).
At what mileage do 2015 Honda CR-V problems show up?
Owners most often report 2015 Honda CR-V problems around 11,900 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 2,539 and 35,000 miles.
Does the 2015 Honda CR-V have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2015 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.