2015 Honda CR-V Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 243about this part
- Share
- 36%of 673 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 243 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Honda CR-V, 36% of the 673 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Loud rattling noises with associated strong unsettling vibrations come into the cabin. These vibrations and rattling noises have been very distracting. The rattling noises begin at a low volume and become quite loud. The associated vibrations make me feel very uncomfortable. These distractions certainly distract me from driving safely and are a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11404046, filed 2021-03, 110,000 miles“When I am going up roads towards any down roads, that means any up position to down position then my car stopping and not moving forward and the engine making big noise. I feel the engine trying to shut off itself. It is very dangerous for me also for other drivers on road. Other drivers thinking I pressed my brake but not. I am not pressing brake. My vehicle is Honda crv 2015 and mileage is 62000.”
NHTSA complaint #11327831, filed 2020-06, 62,000 miles“This car vibrates at low idle. The vibration begins to get worse as the car warms up. Stopping at lights while driving through town is embarrassing, especially when I have other people in the car with me. I usually switch the gear into neutral to avoid the shaking but I'm afraid I'll get rear-ended one day if I fail to start driving fast enough”
NHTSA complaint #10864411, filed 2016-05, 12,000 miles“My current and 2012 Honda crv along with my granddaughters 2012 civic loses engine power while in a turn. It feels like the engine is failing for a brief moment. I have reported this to Honda but they didn't seem too concerned. I believe it could be a safety issue to me and other drivers. These events have been going on for many months.”
NHTSA complaint #10852867, filed 2016-04, 4,800 miles“My brand new Honda after driven for 15-20 minutes begins to shake/vibrate when idling, sitting at a light or at low speeds. The steering wheel and the seats visibly shake. When easing off of the gas pedal the car lunges slightly. I am afraid this will get worse and was disappointed to hear from my dealer that there currently are no fixes for the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10706183, filed 2015-04, 2,500 milesRelated recalls
- 17V305000May 4, 2017Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may…Covers: Honda CR-V 2015–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10153879Feb 21, 2019Service Bulletin - There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup. The check valve in the cam chain tensioner is worn, allowing oil pressure to leak…
- 10145028Sep 6, 2018Service bulletin - Some customers have reported feeling one or more different vibrations felt primarily through the driver?s seat. The identified vibrations may occur under these…
- 10142672Jul 3, 2018Service 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 10118005Sep 15, 2017Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.
- 10115764Aug 2, 2017Tech line summary 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…
- 10108091Mar 2, 2017Techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? Whats happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isnt holding the actuator…
- 10099123Nov 17, 2016Techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? Whats happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isnt holding the actuator…
- 10087403Oct 19, 2016"techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? Whats happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isnt holding the actuator…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 6% |
| 2025 | 25 | 10% |
| 2024 | 24 | 6% |
| 2023 | 21 | 4% |
| 2022 | 20 | 7% |
| 2021 | 33 | 10% |
| 2020 | 40 | 11% |
| 2019 | 112 | 10% |
| 2018 | 530 | 25% |
| 2017 | 532 | 30% |
| 2016 | 101 | 26% |
| 2015 | 243 | 36% |
| 2014 | 190 | 32% |
| 2013 | 97 | 25% |
| 2012 | 89 | 22% |
| 2011 | 37 | 7% |
| 2010 | 53 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 23 | 2% |
| 2007 | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 Honda CR-V
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 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 29, 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