The contact’s daughter owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 80 MPH. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,893.
2015 Honda CR-V engine problems
254 complaints (38% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 1,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 254
- of this car's complaints
- 38%
- typical mileage
- 1,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Honda CR-V engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Honda CR-V engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Stalling 53Won't start 25Loss of power 21Engine failure 19Check engine light 18Misfire 12
Related recalls
Engine
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.
- Risk
- The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF6.
Recall number 17V305000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.
- Risk
- Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).
Recall number 15V121000 · Recall details
What 2015 Honda CR-V owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly. The failure also occurred several times while stopped at a stoplight. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic and a dealer; however, neither was able to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that no fault codes were retrieved. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the in-law's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V305000 (Engine); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was 92,876.
My mechanic has said that they have replaced many valve cover gaskets on Hondas and they’re not sure why there has not been a recall. They’ve been keeping an eye on mine but now it’s time to get it replaced. I need to know why there has not been a recall.
Vehicle stalls while accelerating from a stop. I have had it checked out with a mechanic but he could diagnose the cause. I take great care when especially making a left turn. When the vehicle stalls I have to gently accelerate so it won’t shut down. Very unsafe. Has been occurring for the last 2 years.
The fuel pump failed while I was driving on the highway. My car entirely and suddenly stopped working while I was driving in an extremely busy highway almost causing me to get into an accident. There was a recall issued for my year and type of vehicle but my vin number was not listed and I was not notified or contacted of the potential danger. I spoke with Honda and they told me my vehicle vin was not under the recall. I had lights flash in my dashboard almost immediately before my gas just stopped working and I had to almost coast to the side of the road. Terrifying.
On [XXX], my 2015 Honda CRV completely stopped at a traffic light on [XXX] . All warning lights came on. At the time, the vehicle had 60,000 miles. I was towed to Bill Page Honda in Annandale, Va. They could not determined the cause of the engine failure. I was then towed to Ourisman Honda of Tysons Corner where I purchased the vehicle. (Reference attached invoice dated 08/08/03) No reason could be given for the complete shut down of the engine. Note that all required maintenance work had been completed on this vehicle as scheduled. A used motor was installed. I'm filing the complaint in light of the current probe by the federal safety agency on this Honda vehicle even though the year of my vehicle is not included in the probe. I've spoken with an the federal safety agency representative on 11/18/24 (Call Ref.# 1586954) who referred me to the Federal Trade Commission asking that I make reference to my call to the federal safety agency. I left a voicemail on 11/18/24 with the Federal Trade Commission at (202)366-2222. I'm waiting for a call back. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Pna vtc actuator, timing chain tensioner, engine valves, fuel joint pipe and timing chain all went bad at 90k miles
Engine failed when entering the highway. No warning lamps or messages appeared prior. The car was undriveable and I was stranded on the highway for 2 hours. The engine was replaced as I needed a car right away. The car is available for inspection but the damaged engine is no longer available.
[XXX] 2015 Honda CRV would not start, called AAA who determined battery needed to be replaced. AAA replaced battery on the spot upon purchase. [XXX] 2015 Honda CRV would not start, called AAA who determined battery was bad, needed to be replaced, AAA replaced with a AAA battery. Battery drain continued, exhausted the AAA road side allotment. 10/2023 Local Service Center checked battery and determined AAA was bad. Purchased and had Interstate Battery installed. Battery drain continued. Purchased AllStart Microburst to jump start the 2015 Honda CRV. 12/15/2023 Went to Balise Honda (see attachments) for diagnostic testing. Balise Honda provided a diagnostic result for the "good" battery, but determined that the Remote Start System that was installed by Boch Honda when I purchase the 2015 Honda CRV on [XXX] was the problem. The remote start was disconnected. 9/17/2024 Went back to Balise Honda requested another diagnostic test. Car needed to be "jump started" almost daily even though the CRV is driven daily to charge the battery. Disconnecting the remote start did not solve the battery drain. Balise determined a $3212.12 Instrument Panel Wire Harness and Keyless Access Unit was needed. No diagnosis report provided. 10/9/2024: To date the electrical cause is uncertain. Found a Consumer Reports article that confirmed there are issues with the 2015 Honda CRV: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Questions about the 2015 Honda CR-V engine
Does the 2015 Honda CR-V have engine problems?
Owners have filed 254 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Honda CR-V, 38% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2015 Honda CR-V engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 1,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Honda CR-V engine?
Yes, 2 recalls: 17V305000, 15V121000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda CR-V have bad engine?
The Honda CR-V model years with the most engine complaints are 2018 (545 complaints), 2017 (541 complaints) and 2015 (254 complaints).
Other 2015 Honda CR-V problems
Transmission 150Electrical 86Steering 45Seats 39Brakes 37Body 35Fuel system 35Acceleration 31Airbags 25Driver assistance 20Suspension 20Visibility 19Wheels 16Lights 6Seat belts 5Tires 3
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