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:
11,721 miles

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2015 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 5 of 12)

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problem #160

Aug 292017

CR-V

  • 17,500 miles

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

Recently took my 2015 Honda CR-V for another attempt to fix the issue. Basically, the vehicle will vibrate harshly and shudder as if it will stall with the RPM's dropping to 300-500. It happens in multiple instances- when coming to a stop/stopped in gear, while on the highway going about 60-70 mph. It feels like the vehicle loses power/is about to stall off. I've been told by Honda this is "characteristic" of the vehicle. If that's the case, why didn't they inform me this when purchasing the vehicle? bad move, Honda.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #159

Aug 282017

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 35,000 miles
When driving and changing lanes, car decelerates and loses speed. Almost was rearended on highway due to loss of power. The consumer stated the acclerator pedal does not register for about 4-5 secs, during which time the vehicle decelerates.

- Little Neck, NY, USA

problem #158

Jul 152015

CR-V

  • miles
Vibrating issues - bulletin 15-046. Violent shaking under driver's seat when car in gear and foot on brake.

- Summit, NJ, USA

problem #157

Dec 082016

CR-V

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. everytime the vehicle was started, the contact smelled an odor of burning rubber inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor made her ill, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to showcase Honda located in phoenix, AZ, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 10/31/17 the consumer stated upon having a recall repair completed the dealer applied a "dressing on interior of car". the consumer requested only for the engine and exterior recall to be completed. Due to the odor the consumer went into anaphylactic shock.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #156

Mar 222017

CR-V

  • 10,254 miles
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

- Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

problem #155

Jul 082017

CR-V

  • 17,000 miles
Car stalls after shifting into reverse on initial start

- West Mifflin, PA, USA

problem #154

Jun 122017

CR-V

  • miles

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

Terrible vibration while idling in gear, Honda did not inform me of a current bulletin that has been issued for quite some time 15-046 for vibration issues with engine and transmission when I purchase vehicle. I informed them of vibration, they told me new engine style is causing vibration, nothing wrong with car

- Latham, NY, USA

problem #153

Jul 072017

CR-V

  • 7,674 miles
07jul2017: Sudden, massive acceleration when braking to park' out-of-control slide/skid forward until slammed into park.

- Keller, TX, USA

problem #152

Feb 032017

CR-V

  • 47,000 miles
I was driving down a steep hill about a block from my homewhen all of the "trouble" lights came on. I immediately tuned around and the engine power was so low that I barely made it the block home. I parked and called Honda service. Whe I found out that since my car had 47,000 miles on it and Honda towing would cost $160, I had the car towed by a local service for $100 to the dealer. When I called the dealer on the following Monday (it happened on a Friday or Saturday), they informed me that the mechanics could not reproduce the problem by starting the car. No attempt was made to drive it. The company informed me that there was corrosion between the engine wire harness and the sensor connector. The parts to replace were the crank sensor connector, the O ring, and intake manifold gasket. This cost $1002.

- Hannibal, MO, USA

problem #151

Apr 192016

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 14,600 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. while driving approximately 10 mph on a slope, the vehicle revved and did not stop when the brakes were applied. The contact slowly drove to the end of the slope and was able to stop. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred and was not remedied. Also, while driving approximately 15 mph on a different day, the alternator went out and the battery and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to another dealer where it was diagnosed and the alternator and drive belt were replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 14,600...updated 08/03/17 updated 09/22/2017.. updated 9/27/18

- Monterey, CA, USA

problem #150

Apr 132017

CR-V

  • 31,000 miles

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

Excessive vibration throughout cabin. Honda service recommended and applied the mod 1 repair. This has only moved the vibration around in the vehicle. Now the vibration is much more felt in the steering wheel, the passenger seat and the rear seat. A much more aggressive vibration has now shown up at speeds around 70 mph - though this vibration is much more intermittent. The vibration has been an issue since I purchased the vehicle with 4 miles on it in July of 2015. I went back to the dealer initially and they suggested running the air conditioning or an accessory to minimize the problem. Honda was working on a fix. Still waiting for the fix and also wondering what serious problems this is going to cause down the road.

- Parma, OH, USA

problem #149

Feb 102017

CR-V

  • 3,000 miles
At an idle position, vehicle starts to vibrate, make a loud noise and starts revving excessively (went from 800 to 2,000 rpms) all the time with my foot firmly on the brake pedal. This has occurred now on three different occasions, 3 times on 2/10/2017.

- Stuart, FL, USA

problem #148

Dec 012015

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
2015 Honda CR-V. consumer writes in regards to vehicle vibration problems and transmission/engine acceleration issues. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired but the vibrations did not completely stopped, it only got better. The consumer advised the RPM id the down shift of cvt transmission. Updated 04/03/2017

- Lancaster, PA, USA

problem #147

Aug 152015

CR-V

  • 500 miles
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

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #146

Oct 042016

CR-V

  • 6,900 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. while driving various speeds, the engine failed to warm up without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again the second time where it was diagnosed that the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the repair, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer the third time where it was kept for two days. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,900.

- Casper, WY, USA

problem #145

Feb 272017

CR-V

  • 14,000 miles
Steering wheel vibrating and turning while in motion, both when accelerating and coasting on any street or speed. Odometer 14,000. Don't feel I have control of car. Whole car vibrating since purchase. Airbag recall was fixed.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #144

Aug 012015

CR-V

  • 10 miles
Significant vibration when I am at a stop and foot on brake or just about to drive off. This happens almost every time I drive the vehicle. Significant vibration of the front seat when no one is sitting in it. It seems to happen more when I am at a stop but it continues even while driving at highway speed. Sometimes I have to reach over and hold on to the seat to get ride of the noise and vibration. Windows and rear window seem to have a fog or cloudiness in them no matter the state of the defrost, weather or how much I clean them. No clear vision out the window. Have seen the same issue in Honda Odyssey as well.

- Carmel, IN, USA

problem #143

Jan 012017

CR-V

  • miles
At a stop or red light car vibrates crazy. As soon as I accelerate from 0-40 the transmission vibrates sounding like ur going over a metal bridge. I let go off the gas petal the vibration stop I accelerate happens again.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #142

Jan 052017

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 28,000 miles
Car has been stalling in motion (especially in areas of higher speed) and the car has been not starting up. We have been on the interstates when the car has gone from 60 mph to stop all at once...almost killing us. In regards to the start up issue, the lights come on but the engine does not. The battery was just replaced and the dealership will not fix these safety issues. In fact, the managing partner tells his staff to ignore our communication attempts and will not return our calls himself. The service manager refused to fix anything because he says there is nothing wrong with the car after driving it around the dealership parking lot once. Honda corporate will not fix any issues either. This car is a lemon and has been since we bought it in January 2015. These stalling and startup issues have specifically been going on since January 5, 2017.

- Lutz, FL, USA

problem #141

Oct 242015

CR-V

  • miles
The 2015 CR-V is prone to severe vibrations at slow speeds and idle. The condition exists from the time the vehicle is sold and worsens over time. The vibrations are distracting.it happens when the vehicle is stopped, but in gear and the vehicle is accelerating and between 1,000'1,200 rpms.

- Bayamon, PR, USA

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