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2015 Honda Cr V
Common Problems

Ranked from 266 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
5
High severity
1
Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

8 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine vibration at idle

    147complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine vibrates noticeably when idling, causing the seats and steering wheel to shake.

    Related recalls: 17V305000, 15V121000

  2. 2

    Unusual Vibrations When Stopped at Red Lights

    83complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The vehicle experiences unusual vibrations when stopped at red lights or in traffic, affecting passenger comfort.

  3. 3

    Engine Shuddering During Acceleration

    36complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine shudders and vibrates during acceleration, causing discomfort and potential loss of control.

    Related recalls: 17V305000, 15V121000

  4. 4

    Steering wheel vibration

    34complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel vibrates during driving, particularly at low speeds, causing discomfort but not significant safety concerns.

  5. 5

    Steering wheel shaking at idle

    23complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel shakes noticeably when the car is idling or stopped at traffic lights.

  6. 6

    Battery Drain

    17complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The battery drains rapidly, requiring frequent replacements.

    $150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  7. 7

    Airbag Deployment Issues

    8complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Passenger-side airbags in the 2015 Honda CR-V have deployed spontaneously without any impact, posing a safety risk.

  8. 8

    Structural Body Frame Defect

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The upper body structure of the 2015 Honda CR-V has a chronic defect leading to water intrusion and damage to headliners and moonroof seals.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.