2015 Honda CR-V: engine failure

Filed Nov 19, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · VA

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)

Filed Nov 11, 2024 · Engine · UT

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.

Filed Feb 9, 2024 · Engine · SC

My 2015 Honda CR-V, at 128,547 miles, with remaining oil life @ 30%, the check oil light is flashing. Took it to the dealership and was told the car was 3 quarts low in oil. After diagnosis, I was told I needed a new engine because my the oil being lost is actually backing up into the engine. To replace the engine would cost me out of pocket $7527.72, because the car is no longer under warranty. Really, at 128,547 miles to replace the engine when the car was purchased and has been serviced by this same dealership? Something is wrong with this picture. I purchased a Honda based on it's decent reputation to stand behind their product. But Honda Corp advised me today that I'm just at a loss in this situation. They have no intentions of making this good for the customer! What a let-down!

Filed Jan 19, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · OR

Differential problem, converter torque locked up transmission and froze engine. No engine light or warnings were given, this happened in the middle of rush hour traffic where I could have been rear ended from sudden engine failure and was very dangerous for me to exit my vehicle for help. I had the vehicle repaired at Lithia Honda Medford oregon.

Filed Jul 1, 2022 · Engine · MI

Our well maintained crv suddenly began to make loud noises and stall while driving. No engine/warning lights illuminated. The low mileage CRV (60k) was immediately taken to a Honda dealership. It needed a complete engine replacement. The cause was not identified. Honda failed to make it right and acknowledge the problem. The car has also stalled while in reverse and vibrates when stopped.

Filed Apr 6, 2019 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CO

My car began shaking while I was driving on the highway and shut down as I was driving. Was towed to honda, they couldn't find anything wrong, fixed a recall and sent me back out on the road. It then happened a second time, car started shaking while driving and shut down as I was driving on a main highway almost killing myself and others. Towed to honda again and they said a gasket should have been replaced and wasn't viewable to the eye, engine now needs replaced. I see other engine recalls on this car and wonder if this is a part of what happened with my vehicle. It only has 65,000 miles on the vehicle and its such a shame that I now have to either purchase a new engine or sell my vehicle. I've been battling that honda shop for months now

Filed Feb 17, 2019 · Engine · 122,000 miles · IN

Gas improperly leaking into the oil. My original engine failed with no root cause analysis confirming the problem. The dealership installed a different used engine and after 2,500 miles on oil installed in december 2018, sent the oil to a blackstone labs for testing on feb 1, 2019. They confirmed high levels of gas in the oil. My original engine had a catastrophic failure and it will be repeated again if we cant get honda to own this problem.their response so far is there is no problem. This problem seems to happen during the winter months in the midwest. The first sign is the oil dipstick showing oil levels rising over weeks. The final result from the lowered combustion temperature of the oil is an event which converts the remaining oil to sludge which causes engine failure within a short time frame after the car cools down. It's not clear how the high levels of gas in the oil causes the engine failure or how the oil converts to sludge within weeks.

Filed Feb 12, 2019 · Transmission · 35,500 miles · VA

While driving, my water pump seized causing my drive belt to disengage my drive train. This caused my vehicle to over heat as well as the belt to rub on the engine. The friction from this caused the belt to start throwing embers. The smoke from the burning belt is what indicated to me that there was an issue. The amount of smoke and embers made me fear that my car had caught on fire. After getting my vehicle towed to the closest auto shop I was informed about tsb id #a17-063. Service bulletin - the water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification. However, this is not a recall. Had this happened at a different time and place, it could have easily caused an accident or if I was not able to get off the road fast enough I fear that my car would have caught on fire.

Filed May 1, 2018 · Engine · 22,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

My car stalled, it had stalled before. I meant to go in and have the dealer look at it but I did not do that. On april 10 2018 I went to pull out on hwy 78, from my road weekend villa, my car stalled, and I was hit head-on and put in the hospital. I did not realize how dangerous the stalling would be. My son-in-law found this notice on the internet, https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2015-honda-cr-v-2014-15-accord-recalled-to-replace-engine-short-block.html&ved=0ahukewjeqctjtopaahwmtd8khcv5dfgqfghdmai&usg=aovvaw1uchdcc3fcdt0tg60svr0l,2015 honda cr-v, 2014-'15 accord recalled to replace engine short block published: 03/10/2015 - by [xxx], correspondent. Washington ? American honda motor co. Is recalling 137 2014-'15 honda accord cars with a four-cylinder engine and 2015 honda cr-v suvs to replace the engine short block, according to the federal safety agency. "the affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil," said the federal safety agency in its recall summary. "loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The problem was discovered through a "warranty claim review process," honda said. The affected 2014 accords were built from july 29, 2014 to july 31, 2014, while the 2015 accords were built from august 14, 2014 to january 30, 2015. The affected cr-vs were built from september 9, 2014 to february 6, 2015. The recall is expected to begin on march 27. Owners can contact honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. So I checked here and found no recall. Will you please advise me? Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 17, 2018 · Transmission · 31,500 miles · CA

I purchased a used certified 2015 honda cr-v from a dealer. Within two days I noticed excessive vibration when idling in drive. I researched it and found out it's a honda known design flaw. They issue a bandaid fix (tsb 15-046) of new engine mounting brackets and headrests but this does not fix the vibration issue. Honda knows about the issue but will not issue a recall or admit the design flaw and fix or repair the transmission. There are hundreds of complaints about this issue that have been logged in. Until honda owns the issue and fixes it, I'm stuck with a defective and unsafe vehicle.

Filed Nov 12, 2017 · 38,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Jul 7, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · NY

Terrible vibration while idling in gear, honda did not inform me of a current bulletin that has been issued for quite some time 15-046 for vibration issues with engine and transmission when I purchase vehicle. I informed them of vibration, they told me new engine style is causing vibration, nothing wrong with car