Vehicle Shudder problems of the 2015 Honda CR-V - part 1

39 problems related to vehicle shudder have been reported for the 2015 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2015 CR-V.

1 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2019

On may 4, 2019 I started the car and was about to drive out and the car could move forward when I put it into drive position. It reverse instead. After multiple tries, I had to call the roadside assistance and a tow truck removed the car to the Honda dealer I bought I from. They discovered that the transmission was no good. After waiting for over a month for it to be fixed, I picked it up and was not satisfied with the performance. I brought it backand was told that the sound I was hearing comes from a "flat spot in the tire since it was sitting there for a long time and I should drive it for a month and if no changes I should buy new tire. " that did not make any sense to me so here I am trying to figur it out, very disgruntled, and dissatisfied!!. On top of that the vibrating of the car especially when it's idling. . . It makes no sense to me for a car this new to be in this condition. I need some help to solve this issue.

2 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2019

The car stalls while moving slowly in reverse. This is dangerous in two ways. Way one, while moving in reverse the car stalls, and thus I stop moving when I and the people around me thought I would continue. The second way is I often end up reversing more quickly when I feel the car beginning to stall, this keeps the car from stalling but causes me to move in reverse faster than I would like to. This usually happens when the car is started from a cold start (after sitting overnight). . This issue has been happening to me for at least half a year. Not every time I start the car, but at least once a week. I bought the car new in June 2015. Also in general the car shudders significantly while idling in drive. I fear that soon the car may start stalling in drive as well while it is idling. Many people report these same issues online, and a recall should be done before the problem gets worse as the cars age.

3 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2018

This vehicle vibrates it's steering wheel and inside the cabin at 55mph and higher making it annoying, unstable and unsafe.

4 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2017

Recently took my 2015 Honda Cr-v for another attempt to fix the issue. Basically, the vehicle will vibrate harshly and shudder as if it will stall with the rpm's dropping to 300-500. It happens in multiple instances- when coming to a stop/stopped in gear, while on the highway going about 60-70 mph. It feels like the vehicle loses power/is about to stall off. I've been told by Honda this is "characteristic" of the vehicle. If that's the case, why didn't they inform me this when purchasing the vehicle? bad move, Honda.

5 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2016

Honda Cr-v 2015 and other years have vibration created by the cvt transmission. The cars rpm's drop at idol and the hole car shakes like a 2. 0 earthquake. There are apparently more problems than this but Honda is not publicly acknowledge ing the problem. It's been recalled for an alleged computer problem but I suspect they are trying over come the vibration. Coverup. They put new pushings in to tampered vibration. Coverup now dealer wants car back to fix but Honda doesn't know how to repair it. Engineering big mistake.

6 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2016

When car is on idle with drive gear , the car gets vibrate and it gets worse when air condition is turn on. After the repair of service bulletin 15-046, the issue is vibrating and it gets worse when turn ac on. The first service was on 1/7/16 with 136 milages and the second service was on 1/19/16 with 678 milages with no resolution. When I drive to work, the vibration and shaking cause my body get nauseated and headaches.

7 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2015

2015 Honda Cr-v. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle vibration problems and transmission/engine acceleration issues. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired but the vibrations did not completely stopped, it only got better. The consumer advised the rpm id the down shift of cvt transmission. Updated 04/03/2017.

8 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2015

Honda Cr-v 2015 vibration . Last year I purchased a 2015 Honda Cr-v and as with most other owners, it has a bad vibration issue while at a stop in drive mode with foot on the brakes. I also vibrates at low speeds between 40 -50 mph and around 70 mph. I has been in the shop 4 times but still vibrates while stopped in the drive mode (in gear with foot on brake). I have filed a complaint with Honda corp and they said even with the 4 suggested repairs which has already been preformed on my car by the local Honda service center, this will not stop the vibration issue and that Honda has no other known fix to stop the vibration issue and that they will not replace the car. The local Honda service center verbally acknowledges the vibration issue but refused to put it on the service report that there is still a vibration issue. I see all the post from other owners with the same issue. This a distraction and I consider it a safety issue as one, time while I was setting at a red light, it started vibrating and while I was distracted by the seat and car vibrating, the truck behind me blew his loud horn and I almost ran the red light that had changed while I was distracted. I know there was a class action law suit but I do not know the status of it. They had to know about the problem prior to sending the 2015 Honda Cr-v to the dealers, but nobody informed the buyers of this issue.

9 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Honda crv. The contact stated that when the vehicle was idle ,the vehicle vibrate. The failure was recurring. The contact stated that the vibration in the vehicle was observed by the dealer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,900. Ec.

10 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2015

The car is vibrating like crazy. We bought it brand new and I called the sales person after purchasing and he told me there are complaints about the vibration but nothing is wrong and that it is normal. The vibration is getting worse and am getting sick of driving a $30,000 car with vibration.

11 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle began to vibrate. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated. The seats and the steering wheel vibrated as well. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 210. Oo.

12 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2015

The car vibrates a lot at idling. This is a vey common occurrence in all 2015 Honda Cr-v. The excess vibrations are also felt at low speeds, especially when accelerating from a stop.

13 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2015

Excessive vibration while vehicle is in drive mode and is at a stop using the foot brakes. Placing vehicle in neutral lessens the vibration. It is noticed during regular driving when stopped at a stop light or stop sign. The problem is constant and has been occurring since vehicle was purchased new in September of 2015.

14 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2015

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the while stopped, the vehicle vibrated excessively without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rpms needed to be adjusted however, the failure was unable to be repaired due to epa regulations. The contact mentioned that the technician updated unknown software but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,278.

15 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle began to vibrate. The steering wheel and seats vibrated as well. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the vehicle vibrated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a delayer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle but stated that it was a characteristic of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200. Djr.

16 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2015

While driving our 2015 crv a day after our initial purchase it began to shake violently at idle. So bad that in stop and go traffic it can cause the driver and passengers to start to feel sick. Honda has acknowledged the issue but says that it isn't a safety concern and it is a characteristic of the vehicle. Additionally the car vibrates and feels as if might die when slowing down at a stop light. The same thing that a manual might do if left in gear when slowing to a stop. Additionally the same thing can occur when initially accelerating. I feel that these are safety issues because they are distracting to the driver and the crv could eventually start stalling out in the middle of an intersection.

17 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2015

My car has a serious vibration issues when it idles or is revving up to 40-50mph. It is incredible distracting and only has been getting worse since I bought the car. I am very concerned that this issue will continue to grow and outside of it being very annoying it has been distracting me and causing even the passenger in the front seat to ask "what is that? it can't be normal". I hope this agency along with Honda USA will work hard to find a solution as I do not believe it is safe to drive as is.

18 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2015

My 2015 crv has a consistent shudder and vibration that can be felt through the steering wheel and seat while driving. It is most noticeable at 1000 rpm's and 2000 rpm's. This vibration is very distracting and causes fatigue during longer trips. Also severe vibrations at the idle, around 600 rpm's when stopped at stop lights or in traffic. The vibration makes the car extremely uncomfortable to drive for the driver as well as the passenger.

19 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2015

Vibration: in December of 2014, we purchased a brand new Honda crv 2015 model from tom wood Honda in anderson, indiana. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, (at around 5,000 miles driven on the vehicle), we noticed that; the vehicle vibrated when stopped (say at a stop light) when the car was in ¿drive¿. The vibration was not detected when the vehicle was stopped and in ¿park¿. The vibration at this time was slight and only a little disturbing. The vehicle was taken to penske Honda (on the north side of indianapolis) at around 28,000 miles or so, where a ¿16-053 crv update¿ was applied. The vibration problem was made much worse, not better. Immediately after driving the car off of penske¿s lot, it vibrated so badly that it was extremely disturbing. Follow a few frustrating conversations with penske Honda about this problem, the vehicle was taken to fisher¿s Honda. Fisher¿s Honda performed update 15-046 for vibration at idle, which ameliorated the problem, however, the vehicle still vibrates quite noticeably when engaged in drive and stopped at a stop light for example. The idle speed drops to around 550 rpm when stopped and in drive. The entire car shakes. The steering wheel vibrates in the driver¿s hands. In my opinion, no one would buy a new or even used car with this problem. I certainly wouldn¿t. We took the 2015 Honda crv to tom wood Honda. One of their top technicians drove the car with us in it. He acknowledged the problem, but stated that there was nothing more he could do to fix the problem than what had already been done, and that the problem had something to do with the engine and drive train pairing. Since that time, the vibration phenomenon when the car is stopped and engaged in drive has worsened. In addition, the car vibrates when driving the car at 35 to 45 miles per hour and the rpms are around 1,100 rpm or so.

20 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2015

About 1-2x per month, after car sits for several hours (and power train is cold), vehicle will shudder when first starting out in reverse or drive. This usually occurs when in reverse and riding brake after starting the vehicle. Rpm does drop to about 500 rpm for about a second, making vehicle feel as if it will stall (similar to not giving enough gas with a manual transmission). Engine will then rev slightly above initial idle before returning to normal. Throttle response also diminishes for a few seconds afterward. Dealer found no trouble codes and associated symptoms with idle vibration issue. However, frequency of idle vibration is much more regular with those who have it. Car has not stalled yet but always think it might. My dad has an identical vehicle and has had same shuddering issue, though with much less frequency.

21 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2015

While in low idle (less than 750 rpm) vehicle shudders while in drive or "s" gear. Shudder decreases if car is shifted to neutral, or if brake continues to be applied and a bit more rpms are introduced by tapping the accelerator. Happens in either regular drive or eco mode. Doesn't happen all the time, but is annoying when it happens.

22 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle begun to vibrate severely. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an dealer where it was diagnosed but the cause of the failure was not found. The contact mentioned that the vehicle software was updated but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150. Jo.

23 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2015

There is an issue with the 2015 Honda Cr-v where the car vibrates and rattles significantly when idling in drive with brake depressed. The rpm seems to drop down to 600 and the engine starts making noise and vibrating. At the present time it is only an inconvinence and irrating but I feel that if this continues them we may be looking at premature wear and tear of parts just due to the excess vibrations. Consumers may be in for huge spends to replace parts that were worn out over the years due to excessive vibrations in the car.

24 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

When at a stop and in idle the car vibrates as if there is not enough rpm's to keep it running properly. Also vibrates when driving slowly or at a lower rpm. Waiting for a recall as Honda has admitted that there is something wrong with the car due to the transmission and engine combination.

25 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated when applying the brake to stop the vehicle vibrates severely. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of th failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,078. Ng tl-the contact owns a 2015 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated when applying the brake to stop the vehicle vibrates severely. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of th failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,078. Ng.

26 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2015

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle shook and vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but they were not able to provide a permanent remedy for the condition. The dealer test drove the vehicle and indicated that the failure was associated with the newly designed engine and transmission/power train. The contact stated that the condition continued to progress with no solution to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer provided no permanent remedy. The failure mileage was 800. Sj.

27 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2015

When the car is in "drive" and while siting still at a light or with the foot on the brake, the engine idle speed drops down and the entire car vibrates. Honda says that this is simply a characteristic of the car and has so far not offered any type of repair or remedy. Many of the other owners have posted the same vibration problem at several websites including the Honda owners blog sites. Please investigate to see if some remedy can be found and the issue can be resolved. I am concerned that the low idle speed while standing still will only worsen and become a safety hazard as the car ages. Thank you for your help.

28 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that when the vehicle was idle, the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failurewas taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed . The failure mileage was 3,000. Bl.

29 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2015

When car is first started it drives fine but once the engine reaches operating temperature at about 15mph to 30mph there is a vibration felt in the steering wheel. If I let off the accelerator pedal the vibration stops or when the transmission shifts into the next gear the vibration stops. Problem only seems to be at low speeds as car seems to drive good with no vibrations from 30 mph to 65 mph. Honda dealer salesperson told me that it was a characteristic of the new cvt transmission. I called Honda USA and they said there was no known problems with the transmission and told me to take the car to the dealer for a check. The dealer after checking the car told me that there was a problem with the car. This was on March 23, 2015. On March 24, 2015 I received a call from the Honda district representative stating that there is a problem with these new transmissions and that Honda is trying to find a fix but they don't know how long its going to take to figure what the fix is going to be. Today March 25, 2015 I received a call from Honda USA customer service saying that the symptoms that I'm experiencing in the car are a characteristic of the car. I informed her that I spoke to the dealer rep and he told me there is a problem in the transmission and she said she wasn't informed about it. I can't believe that I paid $26,000 for a car that vibrates at low speeds, that my wife won't drive because she doesn't feel safe in it, and Honda USA is telling me its normal for the car to do this. Talk about being fed a line of bull. Now lets see what if anything the government is going to do because there is a problem in these vehicles.

30 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2015

The 2015 Honda Cr-v has a problem with a vibration while the car is stopped idle and in drive at slow speeds the idling occurs at every stop light, and in heavy highway bumper to bumper traffic. The vibrations are experienced in the front passenger and driver seats and center console. Drivers and passengers experience motion sickness including headaches, nausea. Any new passenger in my vehicle is startled by the vibrations. Every new passenger comments about the startling vibrations. Some passengers even scream due to the startling vibrations. All of this is extremely distracting to the driver who is trying to pay attention to the traffic. The car feels like it is hesitating and will stall when the gas petal is depressed. This has not happened yet, but the issue is getting worse not better. Honda admits to this issue, but offers no resolution and calls this merely an annoyance. This issue is getting worse and the manufacturer has been given a chance to fix the issue. I am not certain if the issue is the motor, transmission, or fuel injection system. It could be any of those systems. The attempt to make the Cr-v more fuel efficient by using the Honda accord's engine has been a failure and resulted in a major safety issue with the cars.

31 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2015

The vehicle shakes noticeably at low rpms. Specially when stopped while in gear I. E. At a red light or when accelerating slowly. The shake very noticeable, causes the seats to shake and rattles what ever is in the cup holders. It causes the rear view mirror to become useless.

32 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2015

Purchased vehicle 1/29/15 almost immediately noticed when you accelerate the vehicle vibrates, left it go thinking new car needs to get broken in. 1400 miles later the car is still doing it, actually I think it's worse. Took to dealer and they confirmed there is a vibration when you accelerate and continues while you're driving. Dealer said Honda is aware of the issue but doesn't have a fix for it yet. In fact, the mechanic at the dealership said about eight (8) other customers with the same issue. I contacted Honda, only to be told this is a "condition" they are aware of and are investigating, however, since they don't feel there is a safety concern, they could not commit to when a repair procedure would be instituted. This is not acceptable. How can your car vibrating while you're driving not be a safety concern, how can anything that affects the driveability of your vehicle not be a safety concern. I can't even rid of it, what dealer is not going to question that vibrating. Honda should be required to find a fix for this issue or replace the affected vehicles before someone gets killed.

33 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2015

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Cr-v. While driving at both low and high speeds, the vehicle shook and vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times, but they were not able to provide a permanent remedy for the condition. The dealer test drove the vehicle and indicated that the failure was associated with the newly designed engine and transmission/power train. The contact stated that the condition continued to progress with no solution to repair the vehicle. The contact was nauseous frequently when the vehicle vibrated and shook. The manufacturer provided no permanent remedy. The failure mileage was not available.

34 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2015

Car has a bad vibration and shuttering while idling and at around 60 mph. It shakes and can be nauseating at times. Paid over 30,000 for a car that is uncomfortable and makes me sick. I don't feel safe!!! Honda dealer says in a "characteristic" of the car. Something is defiantly wrong!!!.

35 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2014

Car vibrates at idle//has vibrations and noise at various speeds//local dealer can not figure out //Honda dsm said he would check on it, but apparently it's a common problem.



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