CarComplaints.com Notes: Some vehicles alert you if you fall asleep behind the wheel, but the 2015 Honda CR-V has a different approach: just shake the heck out of you so you never fall asleep in the first place.

Owners have complained that the popular SUV shakes violently at idle and while driving. Buyer beware.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,073 miles

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2015 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 2 of 12)

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problem #213

Feb 262022

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On August 1, 2021 and again on February 26, 2022 I had major issues with transmission slipping gears and my 2015 Honda CR-V stalling out on an incline while driving home. This was very dangerous and nearly caused an accident. I had my 8 year old son in the back as well and many cars almost rear-ended me both times. Additionally, i experience VERY rough idling and extremely rough gear changes which lead me to believe there is an issue with my car's transmission, specifically with the CVT system on this car. It continues to feel VERY unsafe and unreliable as i drive it and i am very worried about my safety and the longevity of my cars ability to continue running.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #212

Dec 262021

CR-V

  • miles
Purchased used at 64,000 miles. Second day of ownership/operation vehicle began stalling while in operation on the road. This happened when coming to a stop, when accelerating from a stop and while at high speeds on the highway. I am not sure if th problem is caused by drivetrain, fuel delivery, engine, or electrical issues.

- Vista, CA, USA

problem #211

Dec 082021

CR-V

  • miles
Starter motor failed at 40000 miles.Unable to start car on road at night. Dealer replaced $900.

- West Hartford, CT, USA

problem #210

Aug 132021

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

In June 2016, my Honda CR-V 2015 broke down, lost all power, and stopped working in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to a Honda Dealership - Diamond Bar, CA. The Honda Mechanic diagnosed a P2138, did not solve the problem, and sent me home. The vehicle broke down once again, only for them to claim again that they could not recreate the problem. The vehicle had 12,000 miles on it at this time. I filed a complained with the NHTSA at this time. In September 2017, my Honda CR-V broke down again, lost all power, and stopped working in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to a Honda Dealership - Alhambra, CA. The Honda Mechanic diagnosed a P2647 and fixed the issue. The vehicle had 35,000 miles on it at this time. Now, in August 2021, my Honda CR-V broke down again, lost all power, and stopped working in the middle of the road. The vehicle was driven to a local mechanic, where he diagnosed the car to have 4 OBII codes and recommended taking it to a Honda. I took it to a Honda Dealership - Buena Park, CA. The Honda Mechanic diagnosed a P2128 only, said they don't take recommendations from other mechanics, and replaced in the APP Sensor and gas pedal. The vehicle had 83,000 miles on it at this time. Only 1 week later, My Honda CR-V broke down again, lost all power, and stopped working in the middle of the road. My ODII code diagnosed the issue as a P2138 - the exact same code diagnosed and not fixed by Honda - Diamond Bar, CA back in 2016. When I called Honda Buena Park about the car breaking down again, they stated they will charge me another $150 diagnosis fee to look at it again. The above codes have the same issues over and over again, and I believe this vehicle should have a recall with no individual/franchise dealership willing to bite the bullet, looking to yank customer's chains to make the most amount of money for simple fixes. Thank you

- Brea, CA, USA

problem #209

Aug 092021

CR-V

  • miles
The engine wiring harness melted and frayed. Two different garages (including Honda dealer) could not determine cause. As part of the fact-finding, multiple fuses blew every time they were replaced - at minimum in fuse box under hood harness and also under dash. For months the car could be sluggish when first leaving garage (like something wasn't catching) but I don't think that was related (although that problem has disappeared it seems.) I drove the car one day. Parked it. Got in it the next day and it was dead. Battery (3 yrs old) was at 50%. Starter was fine. Assumed it was starter button on dash. When car got to Honda, battery was dead. First garage found blown fuses, replaced, blew/melted. Did get it to start after many trials, but then brake lights wouldn't turn off. Then next morning dead again. That's when discovered harness. Never started again (until harness replaced at dealer06.)

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #208

Jul 232021

CR-V

  • miles
SUV stalls when starting after overnight or day stay and driving slowly in reverse for about 3 yards. The engine can be restarted with starter button. This is dangerous, because I am parking for work in an underground garage with minimal lighting and other drivers do not expect a vehicle stalled half way pulling out from a parking space.

- Jupiter, FL, USA

problem #207

Jul 012021

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have had this car for 3 years and have needed to replace the alternator twice. This is a safety concern, as I am ansi for parent and this could leave anyone stranded with the inability to start the vehicle under any conditions. This is a know problem with this specific year CRV, and is frequently discussed in the CRV community as well as at the dealership, by repair staff. There should be a required recall to fix whatever is causing alternators needing to be replaced every 18 months.

- Eugene, OR, USA

problem #206

Jun 152021

CR-V

  • miles
So I went to my Honda dealership (Doylestown, PA) today with issues of my oil lamp going on (for a few days). The oil was low (it seemed to burn real quick) and adding additional oil was the item that was performed on my vehicle. However the service representative told me to come back after I have driven for 1000 additional miles for them to check and see if the issue is the Piston Rings. Which he stated may run at least $3000. So I did some research and noticed that a recall (recall number KF6) was created for engines issues for Honda CRV 2015 (mgr Feb. 8 2015 - July 28, 2016). My SUV was mgr on April 2015. I wanted to see if it's possible that there is an issue with my vehicle and this recall.

- Jamison, PA, USA

problem #205

Jan 012017

CR-V

  • 30,000 miles
No engine response from stop. 2 to 5 seconds before engine responds to accelerator. Happens mostly when engine at temperature. Dealer insisted it was transmission. Checked and found nothing wrong. No acknowledgement that it could be the engine. Have seen same complaints on internet but not solutions to the problem. Happens most trips but not always. May happen for several stops or may not. Started when car was still under warranty and continues today. Started at about 30,000 miles and car has 90,000 miles now. Definitely a safety issue.

- Trenton, FL, USA

problem #204

Feb 202021

CR-V

  • 114,000 miles
I took my car to the repair shop because my car vibrates and idles low to where it feels like it is going to cut off at a stop sign or traffic light while in gear. The shop changed out the valve gasket and did an oil change paid $260 the car continued to low idle and vibrate at the stop lights and and stop signs felt like it was going to stall out. A week later I took my car to another repair shop and they changed out the coils and spark plugs also cleaned the body throttle which cost me $820 left there and still my car at traffic lights and stop signs while in gear vibrates and idles low and feels like it is going to stall out. So I took it back to that shop 3 more times for the same issue. I then took the car to the Honda deal ship where they did a diagnostic and updated the computer system and still my car vibrates and idle lows and feels like it is going to stall out when in gear at stop lights and stop signs. Honda did not fix the issue.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #203

Mar 202021

CR-V

  • 110,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Loud rattling noises with associated strong unsettling vibrations come into the cabin. These vibrations and rattling noises have been very distracting. The rattling noises begin at a low volume and become quite loud. The associated vibrations make me feel very uncomfortable. These distractions certainly distract me from driving safely and are a safety hazard.

- Andersonville, TN, USA

problem #202

Dec 252020

CR-V

  • 76,263 miles
Rattling sound coming from the engine on cold crank. This started subtle but has progressively gotten worse.

- Matthews, NC, USA

problem #201

Oct 012020

CR-V

  • 93,000 miles
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 other a bad alternator and bad battery. Then the battery blew up. I killed the car when I got home and tried to start it up again to see if the battery held a charge. When I tried to turn it over again, I pushed the button immediately after pressing it off. I imagine I tried to start it too soon to when I killed it because there was a deep boom, to find out the battery blew up. There was a large hole in thr side of it. So I put in a new/used/ larger battery that was never able to start the car itself so I continued jumping it every time I used it snd never turning it off while running errands. At one point I had a friend put his multimeter to use to test the alternstor. Those numbers where all over the place, jumping up and down on an idle. At this point ive chalked it up to a bad diode, parasitic drain, or bad wiring. Help! I can't afford to fix this thing.

- Cedar Creek, TX, USA

problem #200

Jun 252020

CR-V

  • miles
Car had low engine oil light come on. Dealership diagnosed it as excessive oil consumption, and suggested piston rings replacement, estimated cost $3000. The mileage on car was 84,155 and always had timely oil change done at same dealership. Similar issue was apparently for CRV 08-11 models (https://static.NHTSA.gov/ODI/tsbs/2018/mc-10152429-0001.pdf).

- Apex, NC, USA

problem #199

Sep 152020

CR-V

  • 26,000 miles
After driving my car for a while and I'm waiting at a light my car stars to vibrate and sometimes it's stronger than others.

- Andover, MA, USA

problem #198

Jun 042016

CR-V

  • miles
In every statement/complaint at the service center, I always stated that the front seats vibrate when the engine is on and in gear. After reviewing sb 15-046, the initial repair in 2016 was for driving mode 1. on the second repair in 2017, the technician performed driving mode 2 repair without notifying me via phone or in person about the repair in accordance with the sb 15-046. Sb 15-046 states, for driving mode 2 update notes: -you must make sure the service advisor has reviewed the customer information statement for driving mode 2 with the customer before the software update is performed. -verify that the service advisor has noted on the customer information statement that he or she has reviewed the customer information statement for driving mode 2 with the customer. -the noted customer information statement must be retained for future records and attached to the repair order before doing the software update, as this software may have a small impact on fuel economy. All of the notes on the sb 15-046 were skipped when Honda of serramonte was repairing my car. In the diagnosis section on page 6 of sb 15-046. 'you must only perform the repair based on customer concerns.' Everything performed on the car or comments from the technician is record in the service invoice. To this day, I was never informed of the driving mode 2 update in accordance with sb 15-046. Nor, did I sign the customer information statement because the service invoice from Jul. 1, 2017 does not mention any customer information statement from sb 15-046.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #197

Mar 122014

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 200 miles
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DARRELL WALTRIP HONDA (1430 MURFREESBORO RD, FRANKLIN, TN 37067) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER MENTIONED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS WORKING ON THE ISSUE AND THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO OFFER ANY ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE DEALER INSTALLED A RADIATOR CUSHION MOUNT, TRANSMISSION MOUNT, FRONT HEADREST, AND A TAILGATE DAMPER KIT. THE DEALER ALSO UPDATED THE PCM AND TCM SOFTWARE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO IMPROVEMENT IN THE VEHICLE DRIVABILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200. Consumer stated engine loses power and vibrates when engaged in reverse.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #196

Sep 282020

CR-V

  • 35,000 miles
When I pulled the car out from garage, the car stopped. It has happened to me twice in two weeks.

- Arlington, MA, USA

problem #195

Jul 082020

CR-V

  • 130 miles
Engine is a lemon I paid $40000 and the 3 rd cylinder of the motor is bad my mechanic said I need a new motor but Honda will not help me I don't recommend it to my family and friends

- Poughquag, NY, USA

problem #194

Aug 012018

CR-V

  • 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that while making left turns, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the local dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.

- Blue Bell, PA, USA

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