2015 Honda CR-V Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 6%of 673 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Honda CR-V, 6% of the 673 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles. 14 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In purchasing a used crv 2015 from a Honda dealer in shingle springs, ca I have found less than honest information regarding the tires and alignment. I did purchase the Honda care ., I have since ( today) brought the vehicle, when driving there is a noticeable pull the right. To another dealership in hopes of finding out the truth about what is wrong with the steering, tires brakes etc.”
NHTSA complaint #11196723, filed 2019-04, 43,800 miles“Brake peddle depresses so far that the gas peddle can also be depressed while pushing hard on the brake peddle. My wife does not usually drive this can. When my wife tried to stop in the driveway when bringing me home from the hospital she applied the the brakes fairly hard and when the car did not stop she pressed even harder and the engine speed up resulting in her hitting the back of her chevy trail blazer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11365834, filed 2020-10, 44,000 miles“The right front tire wobbles while driving, street and highway. Orange brake light flashes in dash while driving on city streets and highway when I tap brake paddle. Concerned about possible brake failure. I have asked the dealership if my new car was damaged before I purchased it, of course I was told no. Once my car turned off at a red light. My car was checked and nothing found.”
NHTSA complaint #10789270, filed 2015-11, 2,000 miles“I went alone to kohls on arizona ave. I was almost ready to park and almost at a standstill and ready to put the car in park. I remember putting my foot on the break and it seemed stuck and a few seconds later I recall a surge of acceleration and the car would not stop even as I attempted desperately to put my foot on the brake to stop the car. The surge of energy seemed to pull-steer my car to the right and it hit a parked car that was 3 spots to the right as there were no cars in the empty parking spots next to this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10888853, filed 2016-07, 7,200 miles“I was test driving the subject car in question from a Honda dealership (sport Honda in silver spring, md). The car is certified pre-owned and during the test drive, we drove from the dealership to a nearby neighborhood. 5 minutes into the test drive within the neighborhood the brakes failed while we were driving at a relatively low speed (10-15 MPH). More specifically, the brakes became very mushy and had to be depressed all the way to the floor in order to initiate braking. The following dash lights then became illuminated: TPMS, traction control, and power steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #11110470, filed 2018-07, 29,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10099361Mar 28, 2016"service bulletin - some customers have reported feeling one or more different vibrations felt primarily through the drivers seat. The identified vibrations may occur under…
- 10056636Oct 30, 2014Honda: indicator for parking brake fails to illuminate when engaged. Model 2012-2014 cr-v.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 9% |
| 2025 | 31 | 12% |
| 2024 | 24 | 6% |
| 2023 | 29 | 6% |
| 2022 | 16 | 6% |
| 2021 | 27 | 8% |
| 2020 | 31 | 9% |
| 2019 | 100 | 9% |
| 2018 | 200 | 9% |
| 2017 | 177 | 10% |
| 2016 | 19 | 5% |
| 2015 | 37 | 6% |
| 2014 | 21 | 4% |
| 2013 | 27 | 7% |
| 2012 | 23 | 6% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 25 | 5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 3% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 24 | 6% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
| 2003 | 18 | 4% |
| 2002 | 25 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2015 Honda CR-V
243 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
150 complaintsOther or unknown
144 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsSeats
39 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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