2015 Honda CR-V Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Honda CR-V. Part of Generation 4 — 2012–2016.

20142016
Complaints
963
per 10K Sold
27.6
US Sales
348,720
Crashes
58
Fires
6
Injuries
33
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2015 Honda CR-V Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1242 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:16,744 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#2147 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:12,935 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#377 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:32,160 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Honda CR-V.

Engine Problems
242
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
16,744
Transmission / Drivetrain
147
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
12,935
Electrical Faults
77
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
32,160
Steering Defects
45
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
13,650
Seat-Related Issues
38
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,683
Brakes
35
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Avg Miles
24,148
Fuel System
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
24,738
Unintended Acceleration
30
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Avg Miles
23,599
Body Structure
28
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
7,962
Airbags
23
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
Avg Miles
20,996
Suspension Failures
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,230
Wheel Issues
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,995
Wipers & Visibility
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,446
Engine & Cooling
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
42,100
Electronic Stability Control
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
15,742
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
34,271
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
148,000
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
17,500
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Honda CR-V

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,490,613 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

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 CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

17V305000Engine
~16 affected

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.

15V121000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~137 affected

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, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.

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2015 Honda CR-V — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Honda CR-V reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2015 Honda CR-V has 963 NHTSA complaints, 58 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 242 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Honda CR-V?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (242 complaints, avg 16,744 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (147 complaints, avg 12,935 mi); Electrical Faults (77 complaints, avg 32,160 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Honda CR-V?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 18,629 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Honda CR-V include 58 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 33 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,490,613 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Honda CR-V?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda CR-V reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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