2015 Honda CR-V Problems & Owner Complaints

Engine 243 3 crash 1 fire 6 injury

“MY CAR STALLED, IT HAD STALLED BEFORE. I MEANT TO GO IN AND HAVE THE DEALER LOOK AT IT BUT I DID NOT DO THAT. ON APRIL 10 2018 I WENT TO PULL OUT ON HWY 78, FROM MY ROAD WEEKEND VILLA, MY CAR STALLED, AND I WAS HIT HEAD-ON AND PUT IN THE HOSPITAL. I DID NOT REALIZE HOW DANGEROUS THE STALLING WOULD BE. MY SON-IN-LAW FOUND THIS NOTICE ON THE INTERNET, HTTPS://WWW.GOOGLE.COM/URL?SA=T&SOURCE=WEB&RCT=J&URL=HTTPS://WWW.EDMUNDS.COM/CAR-NEWS/2015-HONDA-CR-V-2014-15-ACCORD-RECALLED-TO-REPLACE-ENGINE-SHORT-BLOCK.HTML&VED=0AHUKEWJEQCTJTOPAAHWMTD8KHCV5DFGQFGHDMAI&USG=AOVVAW1UCHDCC3FCDT0TG60SVR0L,201…”
NHTSA complaint #11091268, 2018 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I HAD JUST RETURNED FROM THE GROCERY STORE WITH ONE OF MY DAUGHTERS. WE PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND MY 2015 HONDA CR-V EX-L WAS STOPPED AND MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. MY CAR WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. BEFORE I COULD PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP TO A VERY HIGH RPM AND LUNGED FORWARD. EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS ON THE BREAK, I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE CAR RAN OF TWO DIFFERENT SETS OF BUSHES BEFORE RUNNING INTO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MY HOUSE! THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND (MAYBE LUCKILY) HER A…”
NHTSA complaint #11099531, 2018 · 2 injury(ies)

“I PURCHASED MY 2015 HONDA-CRV EX-L ON MARCH 17TH 2015 FROM LIVERMORE HONDA IN CALIFORNIA AND MY NEW CAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS START VIBRATING IN IDLE,STOP AND DRIVING MODE WITH SPEED MORE THAN 60MPH AFTER DRIVING FOR MORE THAN 45 MINUTES AND THAT CAUSING ME BACK PAIN AND HEADACHE AND THIS WILL CAUSE HEALTH HAZARDS IN THE FUTURE AND THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUES. I TOOK MY CAR TO HONDA LIVERMORE ON MARCH 24TH AND SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THIS IS THE CHARACTERISTIC OF HONDA CRV2015. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10702295, 2015 · 2 injury(ies)

Power Train 147 4 crash 1 fire

“2015 HONDA CR-V SUV WAS TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEED (55MPH) IN ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL MODE. WEATHER AT THE TIME OF IMPACT WAS 50F. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DETECT VEHICLE IN FRONT AND ACCELERATION OCCURRED RESULTING IN IMPACT.”
NHTSA complaint #11291003, 2019 · crash · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY EIGHT FEET AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING, WHICH SHATTERED THE GLASS DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,319. UPDATED 10/18/16*LJ UPDATED 11/17/16*LJ *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10894719, 2016 · crash

“I WENT ALONE TO KOHLS ON ARIZONA AVE. I WAS ALMOST READY TO PARK AND ALMOST AT A STANDSTILL AND READY TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. I REMEMBER PUTTING MY FOOT ON THE BREAK AND IT SEEMED STUCK AND A FEW SECONDS LATER I RECALL A SURGE OF ACCELERATION AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP EVEN AS I ATTEMPTED DESPERATELY TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. THE SURGE OF ENERGY SEEMED TO PULL-STEER MY CAR TO THE RIGHT AND IT HIT A PARKED CAR THAT WAS 3 SPOTS TO THE RIGHT AS THERE WERE NO CARS IN THE EMPTY PARKING SPOTS NEXT TO THIS CAR. MY CAR ALMOST WENT SIDEWAYS AND HIT THE CAR'S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE…”
NHTSA complaint #10888853, 2016 · crash

Unknown Or Other 144 8 crash 3 injury

“I was hit on 5/29/26. I was going 40mph or so and a car turned left into the front and side of my vehicle. My airbags did not deploy and was wondering why? I got whiplash bad and hurt myself as well as slamming into steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #11743310, 2026 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I was slowly driving into a parking spot, perhaps half way into the spot when the car suddenly accelerated forward, went over the cement wheel stops and hit a cement wall. It resulted in me suffering a fractured sternum. I am absolutely sure I did not press down hard on the accelerator to cause this. I recall being slightly jerked back into my seat and then hitting the wall. I have no idea what system failed, but the car is available for inspection. I am unable to drive the car until repairs to the front end are done, which I am told will take a few weeks. Thus, the car has not been ins…”
NHTSA complaint #11710491, 2026 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“WHEN YOUR STOP IN TRAFFIC ETC CAR SHAKES AND VIBRATES AND BECOMES DISTRACTED.. A BRAND NEW CAR SHOULD NOT VIBRATE WHEN THE GEAR IS IN D AND STOP FOR YIELDING TO PEOPLE CROSSING STOPPING AT RED LIGHT STOPING AT A STOP SIGN, ETC IT BEGINS TO HURT YOUR HAND FROM THE SHAKING. I CALL HONDA OF AMERICA AND GOT NO WHERE A BRAND NEW 2015 CAR WITH 10 MILES HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/NEWS/2016/HONDA-TSB-15-046-2015-HONDA-CR-V-VIBRATION.SHTML EVERYTHING THERE IS HAPPENING TO ME I WISH I WOULD OF NEVER BOUGHT THIS CAR.. I SHOULD BUY A MESSSSGE CHAIR FOR 30K.. THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THE CAR…”
NHTSA complaint #10837880, 2016 · 1 injury(ies)

Electrical System 83 1 fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, SMOKE AND FLAMES APPEARED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10885648, 2016 · fire

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Honda CR-V. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 150,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 203,000. The contact stated that the dealer stated the mileage was altered to provide a better discount. A Carfax report was not obtained. No other agency was contacted regarding the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11734520, 2026

“Case #16014967 Topic: Recalls/Campaigns VIN: [XXX] Vehicle Mileage: 64,935 Description: Subject: Transmission Recall Concern – 2015 Honda CR-V CVT Dear American Honda Customer Service / NHTSA, I am reporting transmission problems with my 2015 Honda CR-V that appear directly related to the CVT transmission recall and service bulletin for 2015–2016 models. Timeline of Events: • Aug 25, 2025: Vehicle lost battery charge despite a new battery; AAA confirmed battery was good but required a jump. • Oct 29, 2025: Battery failed again; required another jump. • Nov 30, 2025: Battery dead once…”
NHTSA complaint #11702634, 2025

Steering 45 1 crash

“CAR WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A LOCAL DEPT STORE PARKING LOT. THE CAN WAS PUT IN PARK. THEN AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO TURN OFF VEHICLE. THE ENGINE EXCELERATED AND STARTING TO PUSH THE VEHICLE OPPOSITE OUR VEHICLE OUT ITS PARKING SPOT, MY WIFE TRIED STOPPING THE VEHICLE BY BRAKING THAT DID NOT WORK OR DID PUSHING THE IGNITION BUTTON. SHE THEN TURNED THE CAR TO THE RIGHT IN DRIVING LANE TOWARD THE STORE, BRAKES , HORN, OR POWER STEERING DID NOT WORK, SHE WAS ABLE THE TURN THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM STORE TO NEXT TURNING LANE. ENGINE STILL RACING, GRINDING SOUNDS CAN WHAT SEEMED TO BE THE TRANSM…”
NHTSA complaint #10778635, 2015 · crash

“The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the "Steering Assist Fault" warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times and was able to reset the power steering assist. The contact stated that the power steering failure had reoccurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11625227, 2024

“The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the traction control, steering, and ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with the same failure as the dealer. The independent mechanic made the contact aware of Technical Service Bulletin: C0044-4-9 (Rear Brakes sticki…”
NHTSA complaint #11605391, 2024

Seats 39 2 injury

“BOUGHT A HONDA BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY AND MPG RATING, UNFORTUNATELY, AFTER 20-30 MINUTES OF DRIVING SAME, THE BLOOD CIRCULATION TO MY LEGS WAS TOTALLY CUT OFF, MAKING MY ABILITY TO DRIVE SAFELY QUESTIONABLE, NOT TO MENTION EXTREMELY MISERABLE. BOUGHT SEVERAL CUSHIONS WHICH HAVE HELPED ON SHORT DISTANCES, LEAVING ME TO CONCLUDE THAT THERE MUST BE SOME SORT OF PROTRUSION OR DEFECT EMBEDDED IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAUSING PART OF MY ANATOMY TO GO NUMB. AFTER REVIEWING OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE, A QUESTION HAS BEEN RAISED THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY BE THE VIBRATION OF THE VEHICLE THAT IS CAUSING THI…”
NHTSA complaint #10786898, 2015 · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. WHILE IN PARK, THE DRIVER SEAT RECLINED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LOWER BACK, COLON, AND STOMACH, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. MA 10/1 UPDATED 10/12/2017*CN”
NHTSA complaint #10714581, 2015 · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was either idle or while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel, seats, and dashboard all would sporadically start to vibrate. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who advised him that they did not recognize the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that while conducting his own research, he found there were many complaints about what he was experiencing with his vehicle. The manufacturer was notified about the failure and advised that he contac…”
NHTSA complaint #11465522, 2022

Service Brakes 36 13 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN A DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND SUSTAINED MULTIPLE BRUISES AND CUTS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC'S HOLDING LOT. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11129896, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“2015 HONDA CR-V SUV WAS TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEED (55MPH) IN ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL MODE. WEATHER AT THE TIME OF IMPACT WAS 50F. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DETECT VEHICLE IN FRONT AND ACCELERATION OCCURRED RESULTING IN IMPACT.”
NHTSA complaint #11291003, 2019 · crash · fire

“The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his son was driving 45 MPH in the rain, the son rear ended the vehicle in front. The contact's vehicle was in the middle lane and the vehicle in front was stopped at the traffic light. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's son, and the contact, who was a passenger, were not injured. A police report was filed. The insurance company was contacted. However, the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired and referr…”
NHTSA complaint #11677105, 2025 · crash

Structure 35 3 crash 1 injury

“THE CRV WAS INVOLVED IN A LARGE ACCIDENT AND THE LEFT FRONT LOWER FRAME RAIL IS CRUSHED FROM A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE LEFT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR THE SEATBELT LOCK UP CAUSING A MINOR INJURY TO THE DRIVER. HONDA USA WAS CONTACTED BUT REFUSED TO SEND AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE CAR.”
NHTSA complaint #10904988, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“HAS THERE BEEN ANY PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION ON HONDA CRV ESPECIALLY 2015. I RECENTLY HAD A PROBLEM WITH MINE. WHILE PARKING IN A SPACE, THE GAS PEDAL TOOK OFF AND I RAN INTO A ANOTHER PARKED CAR.”
NHTSA complaint #11241279, 2019 · crash

“UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING. I COULD NOT MAKE THE CAR STOP WHEN I MADE A RIGHT-HAND TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING SPACE. I DAMAGED THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AS I SIDE-SWIPED THE REAR BUMPER OF A TRUCK. IT SEEMED THAT THE MORE I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE, THE MORE THE ENGINE SPED UP, AS IF I WAS PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE FLOOR MAT IS ANCHORED. I HAVE VERY BIG FEET (SIZE 16 WIDE). THE GAS PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ARE VERY CLOSE.”
NHTSA complaint #10790515, 2015 · crash

Fuel/Propulsion System 32 1 crash

“IN JAN 2015 I PURCHASED MY FOURTH HONDA SINCE (AND MY SECOND CRV) FOR THE ABSOLUTE RELIABILITY, QUALITY, DURABILITY, AND PEACE OF MIND THAT I HAVE ALWAYS FELT WITH THE BRAND. THAT HOWEVER CHANGED DRAMATICALLY ON JULY 16, 2015 WHEN, AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30PM, I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT AT APPROX 5MPH. AS I EASED INTO THE PARKING SPACE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, MY CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. IT WAS WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE ENTIRE CAR WENT UP ONTO THE CURB AND INTO THE BUSHES BEYOND. I COULD NOT STOP MY CAR! BEYOND THESE BUSHES WAS A MAIN ROAD WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. INTUITI…”
NHTSA complaint #10748484, 2013 · crash

“High pressure fuel pump failure cost $1400”
NHTSA complaint #11742876, 2026

“Fuel pump failure around 101000 needed to be replaced $1400”
NHTSA complaint #11742627, 2026

Vehicle Speed Control 31 11 crash 1 fire 3 injury

“I HAD JUST RETURNED FROM THE GROCERY STORE WITH ONE OF MY DAUGHTERS. WE PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND MY 2015 HONDA CR-V EX-L WAS STOPPED AND MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. MY CAR WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. BEFORE I COULD PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP TO A VERY HIGH RPM AND LUNGED FORWARD. EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS ON THE BREAK, I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE CAR RAN OF TWO DIFFERENT SETS OF BUSHES BEFORE RUNNING INTO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MY HOUSE! THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND (MAYBE LUCKILY) HER A…”
NHTSA complaint #11099531, 2018 · 2 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN A DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND SUSTAINED MULTIPLE BRUISES AND CUTS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC'S HOLDING LOT. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11129896, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“2015 HONDA CR-V SUV WAS TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEED (55MPH) IN ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL MODE. WEATHER AT THE TIME OF IMPACT WAS 50F. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DETECT VEHICLE IN FRONT AND ACCELERATION OCCURRED RESULTING IN IMPACT.”
NHTSA complaint #11291003, 2019 · crash · fire

Air Bags 25 11 crash 14 injury

“June 2,2021 was rear ended by full speed car (30-40mph) that put me into an on coming car at a traffic light. Crunched my Honda 2015 CRV where I couldn't even open the front doors and my head hit the steering wheel, my arms and my spine cracked. Thankfully did not brake anything however still in pain and need continuing chiropractic care. If the Honda I was driving didn't have the function of in brake assist the turning vehicle from the on coming street wouldn't have survived. There were no warnings or failure lights, messages or notices from the dealership where we regularly took for service.…”
NHTSA complaint #11479159, 2021 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“WE WERE TRAVELING ON A ROAD AT 55 MPH. ANOTHER VEHICLE ABRUPTLY PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF US AT 10 MPH. OUR DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO AVOID COLLISION BY SWERVING TO THE RIGHT MEDIAN. THE IMPACT WAS OUR FRONT DRIVER SIDE HITTING THE OTHER DRIVER'S BACK PASSENGER SIDE. ACCORDING TO WITNESS STATEMENTS, OUR CAR WENT AIR BORN AND INTO A MULTIPLE SPIN SITUATION. WE TOOK OUT A GUARD RAIL. DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED ON ALL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, EXCEPT THE ROOF. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. POLICE RULED FAULT WAS THE OTHER DRIVER. WE WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS. LUGGAGE FLEW OUT THE BACK WINDOW, APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET I…”
NHTSA complaint #11209214, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I HAD JUST RETURNED FROM THE GROCERY STORE WITH ONE OF MY DAUGHTERS. WE PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND MY 2015 HONDA CR-V EX-L WAS STOPPED AND MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. MY CAR WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. BEFORE I COULD PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP TO A VERY HIGH RPM AND LUNGED FORWARD. EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS ON THE BREAK, I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE CAR RAN OF TWO DIFFERENT SETS OF BUSHES BEFORE RUNNING INTO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MY HOUSE! THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND (MAYBE LUCKILY) HER A…”
NHTSA complaint #11099531, 2018 · 2 injury(ies)

Suspension 20

“I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE OIL CHANGE, TIRE ROTATION AND ALIGNMENT. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE REAR CAMBER IS AT ITS UPPER LIMITS SO WE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE BOTH REAR SPRINGS, UPPER LINKS, PERMANENTLY REMOVE THE HITCH AND REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES. TOTAL COST WOULD BE $2165. THEIR REASONING WAS THE WEIGHT OF THE HITCH CAUSED THE SPRINGS TO WEAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH 32 MILES AND NOW HAS 84,000. ALL SERVICE HAS BEEN PREFORMED AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AT FACTORY RECOMMENDED INTERVALS. THE HITCH WAS INSTALLED THE SAME MONTH THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND HAS NEVE…”
NHTSA complaint #11353246, 2020

“TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR IT REGULAR OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION (ALIGNMENT WHEN DEALERSHIP STATES IT IS NEEDED) ON 12/21/19 TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT HAS DONE ALL MAINTENANCE SINCE PURCHASE OF BRAND NEW VEHICLE 12/4/15. AFTER PERFORMING THE ALIGNMENT THAT THE SERVICE DEPT. COULDN'T DO THE DAY BEFORE 12/20/19 I WAS TOLD DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THE LEFT REAR CAMBER IS NOT ADJUSTABLE BY THE MANUFACTURER AND IS OUT TWO TWNTHS OF A DEGREE AND THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDS AN ADJUSTABLE AFTER MARKET REAR CAMBER ARM THAT CAN BE INSTALLED FOR OVER $306.20 TO AVOID ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE TIRES(WHICH ARE BRAN…”
NHTSA complaint #11291648, 2019

“EXCESSIVE VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE WHILE STOPPED WITH VEHICLE IN GEAR. ENGINE/TRANSMISSION ISSUE”
NHTSA complaint #11064292, 2018

Wheels 16

“Around February of 2022 I noticed air started leaking from my driver's side front tire. When I took it to be looked at, I was told the rim was cracked and that's why the tire leaked air and began running flat. I bought a new rim and had no further issue with that wheel. Now as of the beginning of June, I noticed it happening again but on the front passenger side wheel. I took it to a tire repair shop who submerged the tire in water but found no leak. They replaced a valve, filled the tire with air and a week later it was completely flat again. I was told by a local mechanic that cracked rim…”
NHTSA complaint #11477274, 2022

“I HAD TO HAVE 3 WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED SO FAR ON A HONDA CRV 2015 THAT HAS 65,000 MILES.”
NHTSA complaint #11253148, 2019

“I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ISSUES WITH MY 2015 HONDA CR-V: 1. LUG NUT CORROSION: I HAVE HAD SEVERAL LUG NUTS REPLACED DUE TO VISUAL CORROSION AROUND THE WELDED TOP TO SIDE AREA OF THE NUT. REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY @ 36,000 MILES. 2. ENGINE / TRANSMISSION VIBRATION: LOW SPEED VIBRATION, I CAN VISIBLY SEE THE PASSENGER SEAT VIBRATE. HIGH SPEED VIBRATION ~ 70MPH, THIS IS FELT THROUGH THE SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL. REAR HATCH VIBRATION (BOOMING) ~ 55 - 60 MPH. THE DEALER HAS INSTALLED COUNTERMEASURE PARTS @ 36,000 MILES, BUT THE VIBRATION HAS GOTTEN WORSE.”
NHTSA complaint #11090968, 2017

Visibility/Wiper 15

“Windshield wipers randomly do not turn on. There is no warning of malfunction I turned them on in rain and they would not start. This could potentially cause an accident in heavy rain. After a few minutes they worked. This has happened 3 times. I looked on internet and there are other Honda CRV owners experiencing similar issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11477012, 2022

“THE CAR HAS STARTER ISSUES, I'VE REPLACED BATTERY, KEY BATTERY AND HAD MECHANIC LOOK AT RELAYS, STARTER AND PUSH BUTTON STARTER, COULDN'T FIX IT. ALSO DURING RAIN, THE CAR HAS LEAK PROBLEM ON THE ROOF AREA WHERE THE INDOOR LIGHTS ARE LOCATED. I'VE ALSO NOTICED THE WIPER BLADES DON'T TOUCH THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT BRANDS AND STILL DON'T HAVE THE BLADES TOUCH THE WINDSHIELD. I DRIVE CAR TO WORK 3 DAYS A WEEK AND BEEN PATIENT ABOUT IT. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED AND HAD ONLY 17000 MILES. BOUGHT GAP INSURANCE DUE TO IT BEING USED CAR. WHEN RAINING IT'S PARKED WHEN IT LEAKS DURING H…”
NHTSA complaint #11366965, 2020

“CAR WAS STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY AND REAR LIFT GATE GLASS SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED.”
NHTSA complaint #11310551, 2020

Engine And Engine Cooling 12 1 fire

“The contact owned a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after she made a right turn into a parking lot, the vehicle shut off while driving up an incline(speed unknown) without warning. The contact placed that vehicle into neutral and attempted to restart the vehicle but each attempt failed. White smoke began to emit from the hood of the vehicle and an off-duty firefighter came to her assistance with a fire extinguisher; however, the smoke turned black as flames began to emit from the engine. The fire department was called to the scene and the fire was eventually extinguished. The vehicle…”
NHTSA complaint #11468930, 2022 · fire

“The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contacted stated that there was an abnormal oil and gasoline odor coming through the vents. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed, but not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V121000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11563132, 2023

“The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle started stalling. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery had failed. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred while driving. The contact was able to drive to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact state…”
NHTSA complaint #11562017, 2023

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 11 1 crash 2 injury

“I PURCHASED MY 2015 HONDA-CRV EX-L ON MARCH 17TH 2015 FROM LIVERMORE HONDA IN CALIFORNIA AND MY NEW CAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS START VIBRATING IN IDLE,STOP AND DRIVING MODE WITH SPEED MORE THAN 60MPH AFTER DRIVING FOR MORE THAN 45 MINUTES AND THAT CAUSING ME BACK PAIN AND HEADACHE AND THIS WILL CAUSE HEALTH HAZARDS IN THE FUTURE AND THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUES. I TOOK MY CAR TO HONDA LIVERMORE ON MARCH 24TH AND SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THIS IS THE CHARACTERISTIC OF HONDA CRV2015. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10702295, 2015 · 2 injury(ies)

“LAST YEAR WE LEASED A NEW 2015 HONDA CRV EXPECTING THE SAME QUALITY EXPERIENCE OF OUR PREVIOUS CARS. THE VIBRATION ISSUE THAT EVERYONE IS REPORTING WAS NOTICEABLE THE FIRST DAY OF DRIVING THE CAR AND IT IS HORRIBLE, BUT IT IS ALSO THE LEAST OF MY WORRIES AT THE MOMENT. I HAD THE FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE OF PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A VERY LOW SPEED, BRAKING, AND THE CAR SUDDENLY GOING FORWARD SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. I RAN OVER A SIGN AND HIT A COWORKERS CAR WHILE TRYING TO STOP THE CAR (AS I CIRCLED TO THE LEFT). THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED WHEN I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND BRAKED AGAIN.…”
NHTSA complaint #10893704, 2016 · crash

“THE CAR HAS STARTER ISSUES, I'VE REPLACED BATTERY, KEY BATTERY AND HAD MECHANIC LOOK AT RELAYS, STARTER AND PUSH BUTTON STARTER, COULDN'T FIX IT. ALSO DURING RAIN, THE CAR HAS LEAK PROBLEM ON THE ROOF AREA WHERE THE INDOOR LIGHTS ARE LOCATED. I'VE ALSO NOTICED THE WIPER BLADES DON'T TOUCH THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT BRANDS AND STILL DON'T HAVE THE BLADES TOUCH THE WINDSHIELD. I DRIVE CAR TO WORK 3 DAYS A WEEK AND BEEN PATIENT ABOUT IT. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED AND HAD ONLY 17000 MILES. BOUGHT GAP INSURANCE DUE TO IT BEING USED CAR. WHEN RAINING IT'S PARKED WHEN IT LEAKS DURING H…”
NHTSA complaint #11366965, 2020

Forward Collision Avoidance 8 1 crash 1 injury

“The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, she noticed traffic stopped ahead and depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was able to stop immediately; however, when the contact released the brake pedal, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The front driver's side air bag deployed. The failure recurred when the contact released the brake pedal while the engine was revving. The contact depressed the brake pedal and shifted the transmi…”
NHTSA complaint #11574179, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“On 8/14, As I was pulling away from a gas pump and into a parking space (going 5 mph or less), the automatic braking system alarms went off, and the brakes applied, causing the car to seize up completely. My foot was already on the brake and I was at least 5 feet away from the barrier at the end of the parking spot. In addition to this experience, the emergency braking alarms tend to go off in unexpected/unneeded situations, such as when I'm coasting to a red light with my foot already on the brake. And it does NOT go off in other situations where I would expect it, such as when a car stop…”
NHTSA complaint #11681041, 2025

“Windshield camera and all its functions does not work. The following systems do not work. LKAS ACC CMBS LDW I drive 3 hours to work and back and not having these safety features is dangerous for me because my foot and ankle hurts to keep a consistent speed, and when I am drowsy the LKAS helps me stay in my lane. All of these warning lights are on my dash. I bought this vehicle in 2018 and the lights have been on since 2024. I am just now learning that I could report this.”
NHTSA complaint #11720914, 2024

Exterior Lighting 6 1 crash

“WHEN ENTERING A PRIVATE ELDERLY HOUSING PARKING LOT TO ATTEND A MEETING, I WAS TRAVELING IN MY 2015 HONDA CRV AT ABOUT 5 MPH. AFTER SLOWING FOR A SPEED BUMP, I WENT TOWARD A PARKING SPOT TRAVELING AT ABOUT 2 MPH WHERE I COULD JUST PULL STRAIGHT IN. WHEN I TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKE, IT WAS ROCK SOLID AND VEHICLE SEEMED TO SELF ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE JUMPED THE CURB WHICH HAD A STEEL DRAINAGE PLATE, AND TOOK OUT A SIGN KNOCKING IT TO THE GROUND. A RESIDENT AT THE FACILITY WAS STANDING CLOSE BY AND IT SCARED HIM SO BAD HE TOOK OFF. HAD I BEEN JUST A FEW FEET CLOSER TO HIM, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN…”
NHTSA complaint #10746047, 2015 · crash

“[XXX] 2015 Honda CRV would not start, called AAA who determined battery needed to be replaced. AAA replaced battery on the spot upon purchase. [XXX] 2015 Honda CRV would not start, called AAA who determined battery was bad, needed to be replaced, AAA replaced with a AAA battery. Battery drain continued, exhausted the AAA road side allotment. 10/2023 Local Service Center checked battery and determined AAA was bad. Purchased and had Interstate Battery installed. Battery drain continued. Purchased AllStart Microburst to jump start the 2015 Honda CRV. 12/15/2023 Went to Balise Honda (see attachme…”
NHTSA complaint #11618933, 2023

“JUST PURCHASED A 2015 CRV EX. EVERYTHING WAS COPASETIC UNTIL THE FIRST TIME IT WOULDN'T START UP. WHEN I PRESSED THE IGNITION I LET OFF THE BRAKE SEEMINGLY TOO EARLY, BECAUSE AS SOON AS I DID SO, IT PUTTED TO A HALT. TURNED IT OVER ON A JUMP AND CHALKED IT UP TO LEAVING A LIGHT ON OR OLD/WEEK BATTERY. THE SECOND AND THIRD TIME, ABOUT TWO AND THREE WEEKS LATER WAS REASON TO BE BECAUSE OF THE SAME CAUSE. THEN THE OCCASIONAL NOT STARTING TURNED INTO NEEDING A JUMP EVERY TIME I USED THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO TWO AUTO SUPPLY STORES TO GET CODES ON THE ISSUE. ONR SHOP SAID BAD ALTERNATOR DIODE, THE…”
NHTSA complaint #11378613, 2020

Seat Belts 5 2 crash 2 injury

“THE CRV WAS INVOLVED IN A LARGE ACCIDENT AND THE LEFT FRONT LOWER FRAME RAIL IS CRUSHED FROM A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE LEFT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR THE SEATBELT LOCK UP CAUSING A MINOR INJURY TO THE DRIVER. HONDA USA WAS CONTACTED BUT REFUSED TO SEND AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE CAR.”
NHTSA complaint #10904988, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE DETAILS OF WHERE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, BUT IT WAS UNKNOWN IF MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE AND THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL WAS CRUSHED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE F…”
NHTSA complaint #10904991, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“AIRBAG SEAT BELT LIGHT REMAINS ON BUT IS INTERMITTENT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. NOT COVERED THROUGH HONDA OR EXTENDED WARRANTY. UNABLE TO GET A CODE USING A BOSCH LIVE DATA PLUS CODE READER. SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS PART OF THE HONDA RECALL OR RECENT FEDERAL INVESTIGATION OPEN ON THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT. THIS AIRBAG/SEATBELT LIGHT WILL STAY ON THE ENTIRE TIME I AM DRIVING. BU MAY NOT DUPLICATE THE NEXT TIME I START UP THE ENGINE. VERY CONCERNED AS HONDA MA NOT BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE AS LIGHT INTERMITTENT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THOUROGHLY:”
NHTSA complaint #11203580, 2019

Lane Departure 4

“Windshield camera and all its functions does not work. The following systems do not work. LKAS ACC CMBS LDW I drive 3 hours to work and back and not having these safety features is dangerous for me because my foot and ankle hurts to keep a consistent speed, and when I am drowsy the LKAS helps me stay in my lane. All of these warning lights are on my dash. I bought this vehicle in 2018 and the lights have been on since 2024. I am just now learning that I could report this.”
NHTSA complaint #11720914, 2024

“ADAS sporadically works. It constantly turns off and on. Have taken it to dealer, codes are cleared, camera is cleaned, and am told that should fix the problem. Within 5 blocks of leaving dealership, the problem comes back. The next solution according to them is replace the camera for $1800. This is a safety issue. The safety features are unreliable. I have also researched online and there are many Honda owners reporting this same problem”
NHTSA complaint #11554585, 2023

“My 2015 CRV suddenly had all the crash warning/adaptive cruise control/lane keep assist lights flashing…very alarming…so we brought it to White Rock Honda for to find out what was happening?
 They diagnosed our Multi-purpose camera is faulty. $2193 to repair…plus $197.12 yesterday to diagnose!
 We have done nothing to cause this substantial/expensive repair. We are shocked as we are long-time Honda owners, (3 Hondas in the past 20 years) and have never experienced anything like this.
 Now we are in danger all of our safety features no longer functioning.
 This this is a huge hardship for us a…”
NHTSA complaint #11527120, 2023

Visibility 4

“The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, she became aware that the sunroof glass was cracked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that it was a common failure with the year, make, and model vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof shattered. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer; however, the dealer did not provide any assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11523986, 2023

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE SUN ROOF GLASS EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED HER INSURANCE COMPANY AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE REPAIRS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,290. **TR *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11104549, 2018

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN I HEARD A SMALL EXPLOSION. MY SUNROOF'S INNER PANE OF GLASS THEN SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. NO ROCK OR ROAD DEBRIS CAUSED THE ISSUE AS ALL DAMAGE WAS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10945607, 2017

Fuel System 3

“The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11516321, 2023

“The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle abruptly switched to limp mode and the vehicle was unable to exceed 20 MPH. The contact was able to move onto the road shoulder and had the vehicle towed to the mechanic. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test that located the failure code at the fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V215000 (Fuel System Gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage is 75,065.”
NHTSA complaint #11431196, 2012

Tires 3

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TWICE. ON BOTH OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT HAD TO ADD AIR IN THE TIRES FOR THE ERROR CODE TO GO AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,400.”
NHTSA complaint #10862201, 2016

“The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after completing a routine oil change and tire rotation, the TPMS warning light continuously remained illuminated. While the vehicle was parked, the vehicle moved and made an abnormal transmission sound. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11496408, 2015

“MAY 23RD, 2016 AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. INC. DEAR SIRS: I WOULD LIKE TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO A CHRONIC PROBLEM I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING WITH MY VEHICLE. ONE THAT IN SPITE OF INNUMERABLE VISITS TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND WHAT WOULD APPEAR TO BE A SERIOUS CONCERN ON THEIR PART, REMAINS UNSOLVED. THE VEHICLE IS A 2015 HONDA CRV, VIN # [XXX] PURCHASED FROM GILLMAN HONDA IN RICHMOND, TEXAS, BUT SERVICED LOCALLY BY VICTORY HONDA IN VICTORIA, TEXAS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS THAT OF 9,838 MILES. THE PROBLEM I HAVE ENCOUNTERED IS THAT OF A " CHECK TIRE" MESSAGE THAT DOES NOT CORRESPOND…”
NHTSA complaint #10870449, 2015

Equipment 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE EXTRA FLOOR MAT WAS SLIDING AND BLOCKING THE ACCELERATOR. THE FLOOR MAT, HAS SINCE BEEN REMOVED. UPDATED 04/13/16.*JB”
NHTSA complaint #10849569, 2016