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2015 Honda CR-V Power Train Problems

123
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 123 stored complaint records:

  • 3 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • steering wheel · 14 records
  • failure mileage · 13 records
  • power train · 11 records
  • notified failure · 9 records
  • engine transmission · 8 records
  • failure recurred · 8 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi94
30–60k mi10
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 15, 2016 · 3,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Seats

    Vehicle stopped and idling while in gear, vibration felt throughout the cabin. To the point where it is immediately observable, distracting, and could possibly give me a headache on longer stop-and-go trips. Contacted honda consumer affairs and they had dealer perform the applicable fixes but issue remains. Dealer claims they can't feel the vibration, however, they aren't in the car as long as i am (or are trying to…

    ODI 10870016

  • February 16, 2016 · 6,400 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Engine loses power, gears dont shift in timely manner, wouldnt go in reverse,while car is in motion and in traffic.

    ODI 10837633

  • January 20, 2016 · 7,500 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. While the vehicle was in the garage, the contact shifted into the drive position and the vehicle rolled backwards without warning. The vehicle crashed into the mailbox. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10852517

  • January 7, 2016

    Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    When car is on idle with drive gear , the car gets vibrate and it gets worse when air condition is turn on. After the repair of service bulletin 15-046, the issue is vibrating and it gets worse when turn ac on. The first service was on 1/7/16 with 136 milages and the second service was on 1/19/16 with 678 milages with no resolution. When i drive to work, the vibration and shaking cause my body get nauseated and…

    ODI 10821157

  • January 6, 2016 · 9,300 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control

    On three seperate occasions a warning light in the midi window an error message comes up: "some driver systems cannot operate"

    ODI 10837662

  • January 6, 2016 · 2,612 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Steering

    Bought a honda crv-lx 2015 two months ago only to have a vibration problem after three weeks. Hondas fix was to put new head rest with shorter post and bushings under radiator, rear tail gate , transmission and engine so as to mask vibration problem. After doing this the steering became hard not like it was when we first got the vehicle, the steering goes from very easy to almost manual i consider this a safety…

    ODI 10818610

  • December 17, 2015

    Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other

    Vibrating when stop running and rpm rises when going down on a hill even whe push the brakes rises to 2500 rpm brakes or tires sound like grinding when coming to a stop

    ODI 10849978

  • December 11, 2015 · 6,547 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Intermittent vibration while at idle or 2200 rpm while driving. Taken to dealership for resolution 3-4 times but the problem persists. Was advised by dealership where vehicle was bought to seek help from another dealership. Manufacturer software upgrade did not address the issue, we were even advised the software update decrease fuel efficiency by 20%. Brand new car running like a worn-out vehicle. Honda says it is…

    ODI 10819175

  • December 1, 2015

    Electrical System · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and the acc and brake sensor indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart on the fifth attempt, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was serviced per service bulletin number: 10086143 (power train, electrical system). In addition, the doors locked and unlocked independently. The vehicle was taken…

    ODI 10971688

  • December 1, 2015

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train

    2015 honda cr-v. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle vibration problems and transmission/engine acceleration issues. *smd 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 *js

    ODI 10887305

  • November 8, 2015 · 2 miles

    Power Train

    Noticed vibration on the way home from the dealer. Vibration happens at ~60-70mph. Vibration is sometimes stronger or weaker and makes me dizzy a bit. Very annoying.

    ODI 10790080

  • October 30, 2015 · 287 miles

    Power Train

    VIBRATIONATIDLEANDNOISEWHILEDRIVING.

    ODI 10787980

  • October 21, 2015 · 10 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    . Intermittently, when stopped at a stop sign with automatic transmission in "drive" mode and tachometer at 800 rpm, the steering wheel, brake pedal and passenger seat vibrate. I mentioned this to the service department at cambridge honda and they told me that they don't have a fix for this defect and that they are hoping that honda motors will be able to come up with solution to this defect at some…

    ODI 10788028

  • October 13, 2015 · 4,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    We bought our 2015 honda crv within a few months and less than 4,000 miles it started vibrating excessively looking online this seems to be a manufacturers problem. When we called the dealer they played dumb to any issues yet the amount of complaints our horrendous.

    ODI 10809793

  • October 12, 2015 · 7,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Seats

    Honda cr-v 2015 vibration . Last year i purchased a 2015 honda cr-v and as with most other owners, it has a bad vibration issue while at a stop in drive mode with foot on the brakes. I also vibrates at low speeds between 40 -50 mph and around 70 mph. I has been in the shop 4 times but still vibrates while stopped in the drive mode (in gear with foot on brake). I have filed a complaint with honda corp and they said…

    ODI 10853051

  • October 3, 2015

    Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    I purchased a 2015 cr-v. On october 1st noticing significant vibrations at idle which became more pronounced under way especially between 60 and 70 miles / hour. Brought the vehicle, to the dealer, on october 3rd to determine what the cause of the vibration might be. The vibrations were confirmed by the mechanic during a test drive. The front wheel alignment and balance were checked and found to be within specs. A…

    ODI 10785077

  • October 3, 2015 · 6 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was unable to determine the exact cause of the defect. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6. Updated 1/15/16 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle exhibited noticeable vibrations at idle. The wheel balance and allignments were checked by 2…

    ODI 10780187

  • October 2, 2015 · 3,700 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    At a full stop with brake pedal applied, excessive vibration occurs from engine . Both passengers in front and rear can feel it along with driver. Rpms drop below 600. Feels like the vehicle is going to stall. Only occurs at full stop when warmed up with brake pedal applied. Seems like low rpm problem. Will bring back to dealer this week. It seems many others here are experiencing same problem. This vehicle has less…

    ODI 10790437

  • October 2, 2015 · 4,900 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. While idling, the vehicle vibrated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but could not be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,900. Updated 01/27/16*lj the consumer stated as of 12-15-15 the vibration issue had worsened and there was also a loss of power. Updated 04/05/16. *jb

    ODI 10788275

  • September 30, 2015 · 5 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    The car is vibrating like crazy. We bought it brand new and i called the sales person after purchasing and he told me there are complaints about the vibration but nothing is wrong and that it is normal. The vibration is getting worse and am getting sick of driving a $30,000 car with vibration.

    ODI 10807890

  • September 29, 2015 · 2,000 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. While driving approximately 40 mph going down a hill, the contact placed the vehicle in low gear but it failed to slow down. The vehicle kept going until the full brake was applied. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and found no failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 2,000.

    ODI 10779043

  • September 25, 2015 · 14,000 miles

    Power Train

    Vibrations upon acceleration between 10-50 mph. I can hear and feel the vibration and it occurs every time i slow down below 30 and then accelerate again and every time i pull off from a complete stop. I took it to the dealership today and they said they were aware for the past few months of this issue and that honda is working on a fix for the issue but as much as honda engineers make, a month should be more than…

    ODI 10787467

  • September 20, 2015 · 210 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. While at a stop, the vehicle began to vibrate. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle, seats, and steering wheel vibrated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 210.

    ODI 10781538

  • September 15, 2015 · 5,000 miles

    Power Train

    The car vibrates a lot at idling. This is a vey common occurrence in all 2015 honda cr-v. The excess vibrations are also felt at low speeds, especially when accelerating from a stop.

    ODI 10777943

  • September 12, 2015 · 500 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    I purchased my honda cr-v touring 2015 on august 29, 2015,approximately five weeks ago. It has a vibration when stopped while in drive (like at a stop light or stop sign) it also has an intermittent strong vibration in the steering wheel on highways. I am very unhappy with my purchase and as i searched this problem on the internet, i've seen a lot of people are experiencing this problem. They all say when they take…

    ODI 10780426