2015 Honda CR-V Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 673 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2015 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 673 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Just purchased this car a month ago and had to take my car to dealer twice for severe vibrations when my car is in idle. Dealer let me know that Honda is aware of the issue but does not have a fix. Vibrations began on near passenger seat but now can be felt in the entire car. They are distracting and cause me to be nauseous since I have a long commute in rush hour traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10702040, filed 2015-03, 500 miles“I just purchased the vehicle on april 13, 2015 and after operating the vehicle for approximately two days. I have noticed that when the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light or stop sign in (drive) idling, there is a vibration coming from the front seats and when I proceed to drive it dissipates and stops.”
NHTSA complaint #10705881, filed 2015-04, 235 miles“The 2015 crv ex vibrates at idle so badly that it feels as if the engine is going to stall. It also vibrates while driving but not all the time. This started as soon as I purchased the crv. When I brought it back to the dealer in november 2014, with only 200 miles on it, I was told Honda was aware of the issue and was working on a fix for it. It has been 10 months with multiple visits to the dealer and still no fix. I have been told recently at the dealer that Honda was most likely not going to correct this issue because of the cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10760556, filed 2015-08, 200 miles“The car vibrates heavily at idle. This vibration far exceeds any vibration I have experienced in any other vehicle and is not acceptable for a new vehicle. All passengers can feel the vibration, but it is most pronounced in the front passenger seat - when empty it shakes violently. The vibration is so pronounced that I have a hard time focusing my eyes resulting in eye-strain. The conditions under which the vibration (described below) occurs will not be experienced by most test-drivers and so Honda is deceiving the public by selling this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10683081, filed 2015-02, 100 miles“Brand new 2015 crv ex awd with 250 miles. When it sits idle in the d position at a traffic light or stopped the car vibrates very badly. Called the dealer service department at several different dealers in the dc area and none are aware of how to fix the problem. Called Honda customer service to report this and they said that there is no fix for this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10679950, filed 2015-01, 250 milesRelated recalls
- 15V121000Mar 2, 2015American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles…Covers: Honda CR-V 2015, Accord 2014–2015
Related service bulletins
- 10166783Oct 15, 2019Service Bulletin - When cold-starting the engine and shifting to Reverse, the engine stalls in the first 10 to 14 seconds. There is too much oil clearance between the input and…
- 10165577Sep 24, 2019Dealer Message - On December 2, 2015, Honda issued Service Bulletin 15-046 "Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear." This Service Bulletin and the product enhancements…
- 10152438Dec 19, 2018"Dealer message - On December 2, 2015, Honda issued Service Bulletin 15-046 "Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear." This Service Bulletin and the product enhancements…
- 10142657Jun 25, 2018Dealer message - On December 2, 2015, Honda issued Service Bulletin 15-046 ?Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear." This Service Bulletin and the product enhancements…
- 10130034Jan 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…
- 10204265Mar 29, 2016Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear - Supersedes 15-046 Dated March 22, 2016 to revise the finformation marked in yellow
- 10204266Mar 22, 2016Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear Supersedes 15-046, Dated December 2, 2015 See Revision Summary
- 10204272Mar 18, 2016MIL Comes on with DTC P0335 AND/OR P0339
- 10107183Jul 29, 2015"dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015 cr-vs with a customer complaint of an oil leak under the vehicle which is coming from the o-ring on the…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 15 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 19 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 3% |
| 2005 | 20 | 4% |
| 2004 | 142 | 28% |
| 2003 | 86 | 18% |
| 2002 | 58 | 11% |
| 2001 | 24 | 17% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 16 | 13% |
| 1998 | 9 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2015 Honda CR-V
243 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
150 complaintsOther or unknown
144 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsSeats
39 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsSuspension
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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