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2015 Honda CR-V Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 673 total for the year
Median mileage
27,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Honda CR-V, 1% of the 673 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“When it rains or when I wash the car, beads of water form inside the headlight lenses (both sides). I was told that a small amount of water is acceptable & not to worry that lenses are vented? Is this explanation valid? Vehicle can be in motion or stationary.”

NHTSA complaint #11141667, filed 2018-10, 15,500 miles

“Just purchased a 2015 crv ex. Everything was copasetic until the first time it wouldn't start up. When I pressed the ignition I let off the brake seemingly too early, because as soon as I did so, it putted to a halt. Turned it over on a jump and chalked it up to leaving a light on or old/week battery. The second and third time, about two and three weeks later was reason to be because of the same cause. Then the occasional not starting turned into needing a jump every time I used the vehicle. I took it to two auto supply stores to get codes on the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11378613, filed 2020-12, 93,000 miles

“When entering a private elderly housing parking lot to attend a meeting, I was traveling in my 2015 Honda crv at about 5 MPH. After slowing for a speed bump, I went toward a parking spot traveling at about 2 MPH where I could just pull straight in. When I tried to apply the brake, it was rock solid and vehicle seemed to self accelerate. The vehicle jumped the curb which had a steel drainage plate, and took out a sign knocking it to the ground. A resident at the facility was standing close by and it scared him so bad he took off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10746047, filed 2015-08, 2,539 miles

“I purchased this vehicle in may of 2017. As the days got shorter and I was having to drive more at night I realized that there was a problem with the night visibility when turning. When making a turn at an unlighted intersection you can not see around the corner to make a safe turn. There is a very narrow illumination pattern in front of the vehicle. I was told by the dealership that I could install fog light and that would help with the problem. This is a definite design flaw on the 2015 model of the crv. I notice that the headlights were designed differently on the 2016 model. …”

NHTSA complaint #11057860, filed 2018-01, 33,314 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202621%
202531%
202492%
202351%
202141%
202072%
201991%
2018121%
2017221%
201621%
201561%
2014214%
2013328%
2012143%
201131%
201061%
200931%
200840%
200720%
200611830%
200512225%
2004398%
2003398%
20026012%
200121%
200032%
199932%
199843%
199722%

Other parts of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Engine
243 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
150 complaints
Other or unknown
144 complaints
Electrical system
85 complaints
Steering
45 complaints
Seats
39 complaints
Brakes
37 complaints
Fuel system
35 complaints
Body and structure
35 complaints
Vehicle speed control
31 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Suspension
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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