general problems of the 2015 Honda CR-V - part 1

I was slowly driving into a parking spot, perhaps half way into the spot when the car suddenly accelerated forward, went over the cement wheel stops and hit a cement wall. It resulted in me suffering a fractured sternum. I am absolutely sure I did not press down hard on the accelerator to cause this. I recall being slightly jerked back into my seat and then hitting the wall. I have no idea what system failed, but the car is available for inspection. I am unable to drive the car until repairs to the front end are done, which I am told will take a few weeks. Thus, the car has not been inspected by anyone as yet, but I most certainly want it thoroughly checked. It should be noted that the police report was taken in the emergency room while I was in pain and in total shock at what happened. That report was only my guess as to what might have happened.

Case #16014967 topic: recalls/campaigns VIN: [xxx] vehicle mileage: 64,935 description: subject: transmission recall concern – 2015 Honda Cr-v cvt dear american Honda customer service / NHTSA, I am reporting transmission problems with my 2015 Honda Cr-v that appear directly related to the cvt transmission recall and service bulletin for 2015–2016 models. Timeline of events: • Aug 25, 2025: vehicle lost battery charge despite a new battery; aaa confirmed battery was good but required a jump. • oct 29, 2025: battery failed again; required another jump. • Nov 30, 2025: battery dead once more; aaa again confirmed battery was good but not charging. After replacement, the car stalled mid-road, “d” light disappeared, and only restarting allowed me to move briefly. • Dec 1, 2025: mechanic confirmed transmission fluid was fine. Shortly after, vehicle experienced jolts, “d” light disappeared, and car stalled completely near home. It would only move in reverse and had to be rolled back to the mechanic. Diagnostic results: • p0741 – torque converter clutch circuit performance/stuck off • p0780 – shift malfunction • p0746 – pressure control solenoid a performance/stuck off • p1898 – cvt drive pulley pressure control valve stuck on/off these codes match known cvt transmission issues documented by Honda, including hydraulic pressure regulation failures and belt slippage. My vehicle has never received recall updates or pcm reprogramming, yet it is now showing the exact failures described in Honda’s bulletin. Although my VIN does not currently appear in Honda’s recall database, I request that Honda review my case and extend recall or goodwill coverage, as the defect is clearly present and poses a serious safety risk. I also ask NHTSA to record this complaint since my vehicle is excluded despite being the same year/model with identical failures. Please confirm recall eligibility and advise on next steps for repair. I information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6.

The frame on my wisconsin-owned vehicle has rotted out to the point I am unable to safely have it repaired. The control arm simple pulled out of the frame as the frame was so rusted. The shop says they cannot in good conscience repair it. The manufacturer has recalled frames for this issue, but mine is apparently not included. Honda has refused to help.

While driving at normal speed, the vehicle suddenly began to shudder and produce unusual mechanical noise. Within seconds, the car lost all ability to accelerate despite pressing the gas pedal. The vehicle lost power in live traffic and had to be coasted to the side of the road. There were no warning lights, no error codes, and no fluid leaks. This was a sudden, dangerous failure. A family member who is a new driver was operating the vehicle at the time, with passengers on board. This created a serious safety risk to both my family and surrounding drivers. The situation could have resulted in a serious accident if it had occurred on a highway instead of a city street. The problem was diagnosed by a trusted independent repair shop as a complete internal failure of the cvt transmission. They confirmed the component failure occurred without any external damage or signs of neglect. The transmission had to be replaced at significant cost. The component has not been inspected by Honda. However, I have dashcam video showing the moment of failure, including the vehicle shuddering, power loss, and driver reaction. The video clearly shows the dangerous nature of the incident and is available for inspection upon request. To my knowledge, this is a known issue affecting this generation of Honda Cr-vs with cvt transmissions. Honda refused reimbursement assistance despite full documentation, citing the vehicle being out of warranty — even though this is the type of premature mechanical failure their goodwill assistance policy is supposed to address. No warning lamps, messages, or prior symptoms appeared before the failure.

Instrument panel lights check engine light, tpms, vas, eps lights come on. Had the car serviced. Lights comes on after driving for the while they turn off. Occurred 5 times in the last month.

The car intermittently will not start. I had the starter replaced and that fixed the problem for a little while now it is back. My mechanic cleaned all the connectors and replaced them which worked for a couple of days now it intermittently will not start again. This seems to be a known problem with the 2015 crv. Why isn't Honda addressing the issue?.

I broke down on the road the car was still on but was not moving at any direction.

The center dash display has a compass. It blinks nonstop and is very distracting—especially at night. I have asked my Honda dealership about safety recalls or software updates several times, and have been told that there are not any updates or fixes. I feel this is a safety issue mainly due to the distraction caused by the constant blinking and not knowing if the direction is actually correct.

There are no lights on the dashboard indicating a problem, but the smell of gasoline in the car is very strong while driving I have researched and found there are complaints of the same issue, but researching a recall for my car shows zero recalls for my VIN number.

I purchased a 2015 Honda Cr-v on 01/16/2024. The SUV has been blowing hot air for the last 2 weeks. I took the SUV to a mechanic shop. They input freon. The SUV started making loud noises. It was throwing the freon all over the engine. I was warned that the sludge would damage the engine and belts. I was told not to push the a/c button since lots of damage can happen. The repair is $2800.

Engine start failure. Intermittent you never know when it will happen. Several times the car just will not crank you push the button and all you get is a click. Has not been taken to a dealer or service center because this is a known Honda issue. It has been reported multiple times. You will be stranded in the middle of the night or midday it makes no difference you cannot get to an appointment or an emergency if needed. Causes great inconvenience when you are needed to be at an appointment at a certain time in your car will not crank at random times.

My vehicle has had multiple parasitic battery events where the battery has been completely drained overnight. I have replaced the battery six times since may of 2022. I took my vehicle to my auto repair shop and they checked every fuse in the vehicle and could not find the problem. The shop called the Honda dealer service center to get advice on what the problem might be and the dealer was unable to provide any recommended solution. I suspect the problem has something to do with a faulty automatic door lock/unlock system. When I approach the vehicle with my key fob, the vehicle will unlock the doors without me touching the door handle. When I get out of the car and push the button on the door handle to lock the doors it does lock, however as I walk away from the car, the doors unlock without me touching the door handle or any part of the car.

While traveling with my wife, going north bound on 7th Ave, oroville, CA, at 1:30pm, March 27, 2023, at 40 mph, we heard an extremely loud bang, as if we were hit by a baseball bat, or something had collided with us. Weather was clear, scattered clouds and temperature was around 60 degrees. We had no a/c or heat on with drivers side window open about 1 inch. Road was smooth, no potholes or bumps. There was a truck oncoming, towards us in opposite lane, but had not yet passed us when we heard "bang". I pulled over and assessed what it was. Upon looking up, was surprised to see and hear the sunroof glass shattering. I had a roll of electrical tape and quickly used it to hopefully stop glass from falling into car. I drove very carefully home with sunroof shade closed. Upon arriving at home, I proceeded to use clear box tape and secured both top and bottom, of still cracking glass, and at this current time, remains so. As of this date, Honda is back ordered for this glass and is stating it will be 2 months until available.

I bought this vehicle new. We have 2 key fobs and change the batteries in them when necessary. The past year, a new occurrence developed: one fob will lock the doors but not always allow them to be unlocked. I tried unlocking the doors from inside the car, using the lock/unlock on the driver's arm rest (the windows were open) but they would not unlock. I had to get the other fob to unlock the doors. This scares me!!! I called Honda but was told there have been no reported similar issues, and they told me to go to a dealer. Because the issue doesn't always happen, I can't guarantee the fob will not work when the dealer has the car. I would appreciate advice as to how to handle this issue. Many thanks!.

While driving during clear weather and around no highway overpasses, the sunroof on our Honda crv spontaneously shattered. No evidence of an object or projectile were found.

Car won’t start just clicks. Read that this could be related to an engine recall that I had fixed by Honda.

In June 2016, my Honda Cr-v 2015 broke down, lost all power, and stopped working in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to a Honda dealership - diamond bar, CA. The Honda mechanic diagnosed a p2138, did not solve the problem, and sent me home. The vehicle broke down once again, only for them to claim again that they could not recreate the problem. The vehicle had 12,000 miles on it at this time. I filed a complained with the NHTSA at this time. In September 2017, my Honda Cr-v broke down again, lost all power, and stopped working in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to a Honda dealership - alhambra, CA. The Honda mechanic diagnosed a p2647 and fixed the issue. The vehicle had 35,000 miles on it at this time. Now, in August 2021, my Honda Cr-v broke down again, lost all power, and stopped working in the middle of the road. The vehicle was driven to a local mechanic, where he diagnosed the car to have 4 obii codes and recommended taking it to a Honda. I took it to a Honda dealership - buena park, CA. The Honda mechanic diagnosed a p2128 only, said they don't take recommendations from other mechanics, and replaced in the app sensor and gas pedal. The vehicle had 83,000 miles on it at this time. Only 1 week later, my Honda Cr-v broke down again, lost all power, and stopped working in the middle of the road. My odii code diagnosed the issue as a p2138 - the exact same code diagnosed and not fixed by Honda - diamond bar, CA back in 2016. When I called Honda buena park about the car breaking down again, they stated they will charge me another $150 diagnosis fee to look at it again. The above codes have the same issues over and over again, and I believe this vehicle should have a recall with no individual/franchise dealership willing to bite the bullet, looking to yank customer's chains to make the most amount of money for simple fixes. Thank you.

I purchased this vehicle on 10-9-20, and in late January or early February, I pushed the start button, and it clicked. Then, on the second try, it started. It has gotten progressively worse. It took about 10 minutes of trying at one point yesterday before it started. When this happens, it can start on the first try the next several times before it starts having trouble again. A friend has a Honda fit, and had the same issues. The dealer replaced the starter, and that worked for a bit, then she had the starter button replaced, and hasn't had issues since. Some time after this, she received a recall notice for the button, and is now waiting on reimbursement. I'm wondering if there will be a recall on the Cr-v as well, but currently, I see that there are no unrepaired recalls on this vehicle.

The car going uphill started stuttering then started losing speed. When hitting the gas its wouldn't do anything til car came to a complete stop, the gas wouldn't do anything. So we powered the car off and on again and then it worked. Until later that day while trying to accelerate the car again started stuttering losing speed and wouldn't respond to anything to make it go. Until we turned the car back off then on again. The car has also been thru 5 batteries in 5 years.

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.

Right front door window exploded on the highway and shattered glass in hundreds of pieces came into the car. The window had no prior rock chips and I didn't hear anything hit the vehicle-just a loud bang like a shot (not suspecting a bullet but it sounded like one hit) and the glass broke into hundreds of pieces. Was traveling in interstate at 70 mph. So glad no passenger was sitting in the front seat because I believe he/she would have had glass hit them. Glass went even into the back seat. I replaced the window at a glass company. Honda had a recall of front door glass in 2011 on the odyssey-wonder if this is the same glass.

Airbag seat belt light remains on but is intermittent when this happens. Not covered through Honda or extended warranty. Unable to get a code using a bosch live data plus code reader. Seat belts do not retract properly. I do not know if this is part of the Honda recall or recent federal investigation open on the airbag control unit. This airbag/seatbelt light will stay on the entire time I am driving. Bu may not duplicate the next time I start up the engine. Very concerned as Honda MA not be able to duplicate as light intermittent. Please investigate thouroghly:.

Vibrations felt while stopped with vehicle in gear. (service bulletin 15-046) driving mode 1. . .

In purchasing a used crv 2015 from a Honda dealer in shingle springs, CA I have found less than honest information regarding the tires and alignment. I did purchase the Honda care . , I have since ( today) brought the vehicle, when driving there is a noticeable pull the right. To another dealership in hopes of finding out the truth about what is wrong with the steering, tires brakes etc.

Car needs 1 quart oil in between oil changes. There is no visible leakage in driveway or garage.

Sporadically I have to push start button two or three times to get car to start. Purchased car new. Battery tested good. After talking with mechanic who told me it was just a glitch, I finally left him the car. Turned out to be starter. They replaced but I had to pay $100. 00 deductable on extended warranty.

Vibration when in drive stopped and when going 30 mph. It vibrates bad when stopped in drive and foot on brake. . . . .

Purchased this used 2015 Honda crv on July 28, 2018, with only 38k miles. Noticed some vibration, very bad especially when at stop lights after two days. Contacted the dealership four days after the purchase, was told that there is a TSB for 2015 Honda crv's, TSB 15-046. Wasn't told this before the purchase. Scheduled an appointment for check up. Was told that they are not sure what is wrong, it could be a number of things. Was given an estimate of $1100. Was told that is not a guaranteed fix. Did online research. Figured out many 2015 Honda crv owners had the same issue right after purchase. One of the links is below. . Read more...

Tpms light keep coming on with tire pressure normal. Dealership says tires are fine and that I must be checking the tires while hot and pressure will read higher. Honda did a TSB#14-006 for the 2014 Honda Cr-v but nothing for the 2015.

Ongoing problem with loosing power when changing lanes. Honda representative never available.

The passenger side has a vibration at low speed. The passenger side rear has loud noise at 65 miles per hour. It has a popping sound. Vibration is at low speed on city streets. The popping sound highway speeds.

Engine vibration when you stop at red light.

When SUV is stopped at a light with transmission in drive a vibration begins after 15 seconds. Vibration is felt mostly on drivers side in the brake pedal, steering column and seat. After vibrating for 15 seconds engine rpm's increase and vibration disappears. 15 seconds later cycle begins again.

Driving on the highway, my Cr-v was working normal. Exited and going down a residential street, the brake light came on & all of a sudden all component lights came on. The engine died, unable to steer, parked it. My brother came to give it a jump & started but smelled rubber burning. The serpentine belt was busted, info on it says it should 5 years or 100k miles. My Cr-v is 2 years & only has 38k miles. Still can't believe this happened & thank god not on the highway. It was towed to the body shop.

Vehicle accelerates self and cause accident, flip over while driving.