2015 Honda CR-V Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 85about this part
- Share
- 13%of 673 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 85 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Honda CR-V, 13% of the 673 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,750 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car periodically will not start auxiliary will come on click click sound takes several tries before the vehicle will start I bought the car a year ago from the dealership car is five years old I've had a 2002 or 2004 Honda crv I've never had this difficulty is there a starter or electrical recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11328710, filed 2020-06, 60,000 miles“My battery has had issues for the past 3 years. I've put in 3 batteries in the past 3 years and I'm still experiencing issues where my car won't start after only sitting for a day. It's been getting worse as well. I took it to the dealership and they thought they found the parasitic battery drain but it's since gotten worse. My car has been dead 3 times after only sitting for a day since the dealership 'found the problem.'”
NHTSA complaint #11373921, filed 2020-11, 24,000 miles“The sensor to correct the steering engages and disengages when it feels like it. The dealer is acting as if it is working properly even though their tech and salesman were in the car with me when it happened. When I had my 2007, I had a problem with the volume button changing the radio station and they said the same thing. I lived with it for 8 years and just found out it was a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10787462, filed 2015-10, 7,000 miles“About six months after I bought the car, the car would not start. During this time, the car would make a cranking sound but would not catch. It took several tries of me pushing the start button for the car to start. That day I brought it to Honda and Honda told me it was a bad battery so they replaced it. Three months later the same issue happened except this time the car would not start. I had the car towed to Honda and they said it was a bad battery and replaced it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11241814, filed 2019-08, 45,000 miles“This has been an ongoing issue. Car won't start at times. The most recent incident I was getting gas at wawa then got back in and car wouldn't turn over and dash board lights stated flickering and a buzzing sound was coming from under the dashboard. Then on a side street it took 3 attempts to start. I took to mechanic who changed the starter 2 different times in 2 days. And now it won't start again. Also my oil is either burning or leaking out. I have had that addressed by a mechanic as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11279247, filed 2019-11, 93,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10145415Sep 25, 2018Servicenews article - Are any customers complaining about any of the following issues between their iPhone running iOS 12 when it's connected to their vehicle? ? You can't view…
- 10127348Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly…
- 10108054Feb 21, 2017Techline summary article - although similar, the hondalink and hondalink ev apps available for download on the apple apps store and google play are not the same. Furthermore…
- 10106904Jan 17, 2017Email reminder sent to owners to have the tranmission software updated before an unexpected tranmission problem or possible repair to the vehicle occurs.
- 10106822Jan 6, 2017Customer email - we understand your busy lifestyle and how inconvenient it would be if your vehicle has an unexpected transmission problem that would disrupt your schedule. To…
- 10108109Dec 21, 2016Customer letter - transmission software still needs an update. Under certain driving conditions, this software issue causes a problem, which may allow a transmission belt to slip.
- 10108108Dec 21, 2016Customer letter - transmission software still needs an update. Under certain driving conditions, this software issue causes a problem, which may allow a transmission belt to slip.
- 10106787Dec 21, 2016Customer letter - our records indicate your transmission's software still needs an update. To prevent permanent damage and avoid costly repairs, we highly recommend having your…
- 10106786Dec 21, 2016Customer letter - our records indicate your transmission's software still needs an update. To prevent permanent damage and avoid costly repairs, we highly recommend having your…
- 10086144Sep 9, 2016"service bulletin - an incorrect learning value in the pcm may cause a pressure problem in the cvt under certain driving conditions, causing a surge in rpm because the cvt belt…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 19% |
| 2025 | 18 | 7% |
| 2024 | 35 | 9% |
| 2023 | 28 | 5% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 34 | 10% |
| 2020 | 43 | 12% |
| 2019 | 164 | 15% |
| 2018 | 285 | 13% |
| 2017 | 402 | 23% |
| 2016 | 64 | 16% |
| 2015 | 85 | 13% |
| 2014 | 77 | 13% |
| 2013 | 38 | 10% |
| 2012 | 68 | 17% |
| 2011 | 55 | 10% |
| 2010 | 43 | 9% |
| 2009 | 44 | 11% |
| 2008 | 218 | 23% |
| 2007 | 264 | 30% |
| 2006 | 75 | 19% |
| 2005 | 77 | 16% |
| 2004 | 73 | 15% |
| 2003 | 62 | 13% |
| 2002 | 95 | 18% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 27 | 21% |
| 1998 | 38 | 30% |
| 1997 | 31 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2015 Honda CR-V
243 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
150 complaintsOther or unknown
144 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsSeats
39 complaintsBrakes
37 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology