MYRModel Year Report

2015 Honda CR-V

◆ Worse than typical
2015 Honda CR-V
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
672
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2008: 962 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 554 complaints 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 382 complaints 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 672 complaints 2015 672 2016: 393 complaints 2017: 1,770 complaints 2018: 2,151 complaints 2019: 1,103 complaints 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 2021 2022: 264 complaints 2023: 522 complaints 2024: 391 complaints 2025: 256 complaints 2025 2026: 148 complaints
1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 1999 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2003 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2007 2008: 962 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 554 complaints 2011 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 382 complaints 2013 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 672 complaints 2015 672 2016: 393 complaints 2017: 1,770 complaints 2017 2018: 2,151 complaints 2019: 1,103 complaints 2019 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 2021 2022: 264 complaints 2023: 522 complaints 2023 2024: 391 complaints 2025: 256 complaints 2025 2026: 148 complaints
1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 1999 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2003 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2007 2008: 962 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 554 complaints 2011 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 382 complaints 2013 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 672 complaints 2015 672 2016: 393 complaints 2017: 1,770 complaints 2017 2018: 2,151 complaints 2019: 1,103 complaints 2019 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 2021 2022: 264 complaints 2023: 522 complaints 2023 2024: 391 complaints 2025: 256 complaints 2025 2026: 148 complaints

2015: 672 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
1997108
1998128
1999127
2000129
2001142
2002515
2003468
2004501
2005479
2006398
2007887
2008962
2009386
2010480
2011554
2012402
2013382
2014587
2015672
2016393
20171,770
20182,151
20191,103
2020362
2021334
2022264
2023522
2024391
2025256
2026148

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

36% · 243 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

My car stalled, it had stalled before. I meant to go in and have the dealer look at it but I did not do that. On April 10 2018 I went to pull out on hwy 78, from my road weekend villa, my car stalled, and I was hit head-on and put in the hospital.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-01

I purchased my 2015 Honda-crv ex-l on March 17TH 2015 from livermore Honda in California and my new car driver and passenger seats start vibrating in idle,stop and driving mode with speed more than 60MPH after driving for more than 45 minutes and...

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-27

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Power train

22% · 150 reports
CRASHFIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-01

Also filed under Electrical system

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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-07

Electrical system

13% · 84 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE

Steering

7% · 45 reports
CRASH

Seats

6% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing head restraint.

INJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. While in park, the driver seat reclined independently without warning. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back, colon, and stomach, which required medical attention.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-05

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2015Complaint volume 672 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2015-03-27Engine and engine cooling15V121000 American Honda Motor Co.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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  3. R
    2017-06-20Engine17V305000 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.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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  4. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  5. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  6. R
    2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 243 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 150 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 84 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V121000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 17V305000 · Engine
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Honda CR-V is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda CR-V?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda CR-V have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.