2015 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 672 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Engine (243), Power Train (150), Unknown Or Other (144).
Key takeaways
- 672 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 38 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 243 | 36% |
| Power Train | 150 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 144 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 84 | 13% |
| Steering | 45 | 7% |
| Seats | 39 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 6% |
| Structure | 35 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 32 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 25 | 4% |
| Suspension | 20 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-02
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the transmission housing of my 2015 Honda CR-V. The transmission housing has been diagnosed as porous, allowing transmission fluid to leak through the housing itself. This is not ordinary maintenance or normal wear; the transmission casing is allowing fluid to escape ...
Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-10-01
9/18/26 During driving at city road speeds (25-40 mph) vehicle unexpectedly stalls. Vehicle does restart. Light on dash was illuminated. Code p0685 on OBD reader. Code cleared to attempt to obtain solid evidence of issue. Light again appeared 6 days later when accelerating up hill at 20mph. Taken to dealership where th...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-07
Vehicle stalls when it sits overnight and is put in reverse. Stalk happens after going in reverse for a few feet such as backing out of the driveway or parking space
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.