Since I have gotten the 2015 honda cr-v 5 years ago, I have randomly had difficulty starting my car. I have brought it to numerous dealerships to only be told the battery is bad. I have replaced the battery several times but the issue still occurs. The dealership has offered no other support, but then to replace the battery. Today, 09/07/2020, I tried to start my car and it did not start. It just made the coughing sound but would not start. It took multiple tries until it starts. I hope honda fixes this issue as I notice many other drivers are having this issue.
2015 Honda CR-V electrical complaints
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The car does not start instantly when pushing the start button, it takes 4-5 tries to start.
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.
Car cuts out shortly after starting while backing out of driveway several times per week. Restarts after stopping, and putting in park. Has happened 75-100 times from 2019-now(4/29/20)
This has been an ongoing issue. Car won't start at times. The most recent incident I was getting gas at wawa then got back in and car wouldn't turn over and dash board lights stated flickering and a buzzing sound was coming from under the dashboard. Then on a side street it took 3 attempts to start. I took to mechanic who changed the starter 2 different times in 2 days. And now it won't start again. Also my oil is either burning or leaking out. I have had that addressed by a mechanic as well. That too was never figured out on multiple attempts by hall honda who reported it as not even happening. And now again there is no oil in the car. I have been diligent about maintenance and oil changes. I have broken down in this car on side streets, in public parking places and in unsafe areas. I thought I was gettting a good dependable vehicle with honda. But I have had nothing but problems.
Battery drains and car will not start. Car gives no warning of drain. New larger battery does not solve problem. Problem repeats on 6 week cycle.
Battery keeps going dead after after not being used for less than a week. The battery has been replaced in jan 2019 and the new battery has died two times already both time heavy corrosion has appeared around the positive battery terminal. A charge overnight has allowed me to start the car and get it to the dealer who claims, every time, that the battery is ok. . A web search came up with a possible service bulletin 16-011 (which is corrosion of the harness and wiring between the battery and sensors.) I have an ailing wife and never know when I have to take her somewhere in an emergency and the battery is dead. Waiting for a tow truck of an emergency vehicle is safety problem. Why isnt a recall being made?
About six months after I bought the car, the car would not start. During this time, the car would make a cranking sound but would not catch. It took several tries of me pushing the start button for the car to start. That day I brought it to honda and honda told me it was a bad battery so they replaced it. Three months later the same issue happened except this time the car would not start. I had the car towed to honda and they said it was a bad battery and replaced it. This continues to happen every three-six months however honda is no longer replacing the battery as they cannot duplicate the issue. There are no lights being left on in my car. I do not have an alarm system. The car will be parked over night and in the morning or early afternoon it will not start or take several tries of me pushing the start button for it to start. It will make a cranking sound when it tries to start but will not catch or takes several tries. Honda has acknowledged there is an issue with the car starting for the 2015 crv model but stated they do not know how to fix it.
I am writing you because I had to have the started replaced on my honda 2015 cr-v. The VIN number is: [xxx]; va license [xxx]; mileage 47,332. It is unreasonable to have a vehicle of that year and such a low mileage with starter problems and having the started replaced. The final bill for the work conducted was $727.16, including parts, labor and taxes. I suspect that starter problems are inherited from a poor design where the starter is exposed to excessive heat from the manifold. Therefore, all cr-vs' designed in a same manner are relegated to the same flaw. Consequently, all owners of the same type of vehicle are forced to incur the unreasonable cost of having to replace the starter at such low mileage. Done information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Battery discharges frequently (car will not start) beginning when less than three years old, new battery same problem. Happens randomly. Dealer could not find problem (even though it happened once in their shop). Not related to frequent short trips (dealer suggestion) as we tracked occurrence with different trip lengths with same unpredictable results. Keeping battery on charger daily seems to help, but must be done daily or else problem reoccurs. Problem happens after shutting vehicle off and restarting -- can be after short stop (shopping) or overnight (in garage). Clearly there is a defect -- short?; relay? Have heard of others with similar problem same make and model but different years. Honda dealer has been no help and now vehicle is off warranty.
Honda cr-v needs random jump starts despite having a new battery. Problem began less than a year of ownership. Headlights dim on occasion after initial start as if the vehicle was powered by battery alone instead of alternator. Dealership initially stated that it was the battery and then said that they could not find the problem. I asked the mechanics if the car's computer did self diagnostics after stopping the engine. They said they wouldn't know until towed after experiencing the problem. Problem occurs after shutting down engine. It's completely random and occurs about once a month. I can tell the night before it needs a jump when they honda cr-v hesitates before starting.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. When the vehicle was started, the battery failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. West county honda (15532 manchester rd, ellisville, mo 63011, (636) 391-6900) diagnosed the vehicle, but did not find a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Multiple honda batteries died on the same car. Original battery died within months of purchasing brand new car. The dealer replaced then the replacement did the same thing. They replaced it. Now the battery is dying again. Will not hold a charge for even 20 minutes. Wake up in the morning. Dead. Jump it. Dead at the very next stop. There are many many many stories on honda message boards all over the internet of people experiencing the same exact thing. I'm a single woman who has to be on the road at night. I could be murdered in a parking lot trying to jump start the car when it dies after 10 - 20 minutes. Honda knows this is happening to many people and they are doing nothing to fix it.
The vehicle always seemed to have issues when idling. After 3 years, it turns out that the alternator had a bad diode. I replaced the battery after getting stuck and then followed up with a diagnostic of the starter, alternator and battery. Immediately after replacing the battery, the alternator was only charging the battery 84%. In addition, it seems that there is an issue with the batteries used by honda and some other possible issues with the electrical system as per online blogs. To be honest, my vehicle is 38 months old and has approx 51k miles, making it out of warranty. It would also be fair to say that after having work done at the dealer through out the years that this issue should have shon up or been addressed sooner. It is also of my opinion that an extended warranty should have been issued on the electrical system.
If you put the vehicle in accessory mode or on battery without turning the engine on the battery will die.
Dead battery continues even after dealer replaced. Dies suddenly while in drive and also after just starting. (parking garage after grocery shopping and driveway leaving to work). Dealer has no clue/recommendation to fix
Battery dies often have had jumps multiple times by aaa or jumper cables. Started back in september 2017. Brights will come on automatically, volume on radio went out on sirius but not on fm or am with screen display intact
I have lost power steering twice within an 11 day period due to rodent damage on the wiring (harness) of my vehicle. 1st time was on 10/10/2017 as I was backing down my driveway that requires a couple of sharp turns. Almost hit a wall. I missed 2 appts. And honda charged me $320 for the repair. 2nd time I had just started the engine and the same lsak warning lights came on and again no power steering. Honda didn't charge me for this repair. I have read and been told by honda folks that this is due to the recent use of soy in the wiring covers. Honda will not cover it under warranty or extended warranty and yet they sell a part no. Honda 4019-2317 rodent tape. I live in a rural area and this is my 4th honda and never had this problem before. I have the repair documents but don't know how to copy and send to you.
I have had a dead battery for two mornings in a row. Car sat overnight on the driveway. The instrument panel came on. Car started after charging it. It also started after it sitting for 10 hours at work.
Dead battery twice in the last 30 days.
I was driving down a steep hill about a block from my homewhen all of the "trouble" lights came on. I immediately tuned around and the engine power was so low that I barely made it the block home. I parked and called honda service. Whe I found out that since my car had 47,000 miles on it and honda towing would cost $160, I had the car towed by a local service for $100 to the dealer. When I called the dealer on the following monday (it happened on a friday or saturday), they informed me that the mechanics could not reproduce the problem by starting the car. No attempt was made to drive it. The company informed me that there was corrosion between the engine wire harness and the sensor connector. The parts to replace were the crank sensor connector, the o ring, and intake manifold gasket. This cost $1002.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. While driving approximately 10 MPH on a slope, the vehicle revved and did not stop when the brakes were applied. The contact slowly drove to the end of the slope and was able to stop. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred and was not remedied. Also, while driving approximately 15 MPH on a different day, the alternator went out and the battery and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to another dealer where it was diagnosed and the alternator and drive belt were replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 14,600. ..updated 08/03/17 *bf updated 09/22/2017*js.. Updated 9/27/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the acc and brake sensor indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart on the fifth attempt, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was serviced per service bulletin number: 10086143 (power train, electrical system). In addition, the doors locked and unlocked independently. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown ..updated 09/11/17 *bf
2015 honda cr-v. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle vibration problems and transmission/engine acceleration issues. *smd 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
Rodents chewed thru the wiring harness and the plastic housing, which caused lights and signals to lose functionality. Discovered it while driving when turn signal clicking started going very fast, and I thought the bulb was bad.
Rabbits have eaten the power steering 3 times in 2 months. They love the pepper tape they are wrapping it with to fix the problem. My husband and I had to force a rabbit out of it, rabbit was determined to take the wires with it. Honda won't give me a permanent fix. Cant believe they are allowed to use food products on vehicles. 1st 2 times vehicle was found disabled, 3rd time found the rabbit in it, started the vehicle and it wouldn't come out, had to hit it with a stick it did get out, but then it came right back, so I got my husband and he and I had to force it out. The car was disabled again, I could have been driving while this critter did this and that would not have been safe at all. At this point I have no faith in the new vehicles with food products used in them. Car was parked in carport. My last resort to fix this problem is to use coyote urine to keep them away. Just not right.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. While the brake pedal was depressed, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
This car has been an absolute nightmare. I literally cannot keep it running. Honda now uses soy based wiring which attracts rodents. I have several other cars in the driveway plus farm equipment. Mowers, lawn mowers etc. The rodents target specifically the honda. Had to have the power steering sub harness replaced twice last fall and windshield washer tank, at 3020 miles, 4434 miles, 5045 miles. First two repairs were sub harness. It now is in the shop again for loss of power steering due to rodent damage at 16660 miles, loss of power steering sub harness. I had a honda cr-v 04 before this one and it did not get rodent damage. This is directly related to honda's soy based wiring ..... They will not honor any customer satisfaction at all concerning this issue. The dealer where I bought the car all but laughed in my face. The dealer now doing the repairs has been very respectful although honda will take no responsibility for this problem. I am concerned about this also as safety issue...... Three times now my power steering has gone out. Luckily I was still in my yard and was able to park the car safely and have it towed. I have not tried to drive it once the steering goes out... Very difficult to turn the vehicle and I would think very dangerous at highway speeds.... Car was in reverse and motion when power steering loss occurred.....
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. The contact stated that his vehicle was equipped with a keyless ignition. The contact stated that he came home and parked the vehicle in his garage and left. The contact stated that when he came back after one hour and fifteen minutes, the engine was still running, causing the garage to become hot, with temperature of about 110 degrees. The contact called a local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000. ...updated 09/20/16 *bf the consumer stated he automatically left the vehicle running and the manufacturer should have a time period after which the engine shuts of automatically. Honda informed him, they do not have that feature. Updated 09/26/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. While the vehicle was parked, smoke and flames appeared. The fire department extinguished the fire and a fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was parked at the contact's residence. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
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