The Lemon Index2015 Honda CR-V.
The 2015 Honda CR-V is worse than average by owner complaints: 454 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 135, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 28 to 29 mpg combined. The best Honda CR-V year is 2001.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 672 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda CR-V year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 28K miles on the car (491 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 0K–21K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 0K–8K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 8K–52K miles
Recalls 3
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- engine 2017
The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.
- engine 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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 133 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Servicenews article - during cvt replacement, make sure you fill the replacement cvt to the…
- Techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds?
- Service bulletin - an incorrect learning value in the pcm may cause a pressure problem in the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedElectrical overstress2019–2024
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda CR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2200–2300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Vehicle seats vibrates on d mode if you stop the vehicle. Rpm moved automatically between 600 to 800 rmp on vehicle stop in d mode and ac is on
2015 Honda CR-V owner · NHTSA complaint 10789086
More owner reports
I bought a 2015 crv with 16 miles on it. From the beginning there has been shuddering when I drive at high speeds (or on any normal highway), and strong vibrations (rough idle). This is unacceptable on a 31k car.
NHTSA complaint 10701477
Honda CR-V vibrates on acceleration from stop to turning right on city street causing driver to rattle/panic and cause the accident.needs help to complain to Honda,any legal advice?
NHTSA complaint 10936595
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Honda CR-V reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 135; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda CR-V year by this measure since 2010 is 2011.
What are the most common 2015 Honda CR-V problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (39%), transmission & drivetrain (26%) and steering (8%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda CR-V have?
3 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Honda CR-V get?
28 to 29 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Honda CR-V safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Honda CR-V problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 300 and 28,000 miles. The middle report was at 4,600 miles, from 491 complaints.
Does the 2015 Honda CR-V have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 26% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Honda CR-V cost in fuel a year?
About $2200 to $2300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Honda CR-V have?
2.4L 4-cyl.
What Honda CR-V year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2010 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works