Vehicle (with 89,000 miles) experienced misfiring and major loss of acceleration while traveling uphill at highway speeds. Upon removing the cylinder head, the dealer noticed significant carbon buildup on intake valves and bent valves. Owner had followed all required manufacturer maintenance and used top tier gasoline, but kept rpms low while driving. Manufacturer's extended warranty initially would not cover despite known carbon buildup issues with gdi engines and lack of scheduled maintenance covering intake cleaning. Ultimately, cylinder head and fuel injectors were replaced under warranty.
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When vehicle is stationary in "drive" gear harsh engine vibration "rough idle" occurs
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. When the vehicle was started, a loud sound was heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (zimbrick honda, 1601 w beltline hwy, madison, wi 53713) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain tensioner failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to wait for parts. The failure mileage was 31,000.
I had just returned from the grocery store with one of my daughters. We pulled into my driveway and my 2015 honda cr-v ex-l was stopped and my foot on the brake. My car was at a complete stop with the engine running. Before I could put the car in park, the engine suddenly revved up to a very high RPM and lunged forward. Even though my foot was on the break, I was unable to stop the vehicle and the car ran of two different sets of bushes before running into the southeast corner of my house! The driver's side air bag deployed. My daughter was in the front passenger seat and (maybe luckily) her air bag did not deploy. The airbag may be a tanaka airbag. I hit my airbag with such force that the air began to smoke. My daughter's was injured and she suffered a very bloody nose when her head hit the dashboard. I suffered bruises to my abdomen. The force of the crash knocked the plaster off the inside of my kitchen and threw it 10 feet. The studs were knocked off the moorings. Because my house was built in 1929 studs did not brake and the damage was only cosmetic. It is likely that the car is totaled and there will be significant costs in repairing the house.
Since day one there has been a strong vibration at idle. The engine will be at 650-700 rpms and then drops to 500. It shakes uncontrollably when the rpms drop at a light or while idling. I've taken it in 3 times with no repair success.
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).
I have experienced several issues with my 2015 honda cr-v: 1. Lug nut corrosion: I have had several lug nuts replaced due to visual corrosion around the welded top to side area of the nut. Replaced under warranty @ 36,000 miles. 2. Engine / transmission vibration: low speed vibration, I can visibly see the passenger seat vibrate. High speed vibration ~ 70mph, this is felt through the seat and steering wheel. Rear hatch vibration (booming) ~ 55 - 60 MPH. The dealer has installed countermeasure parts @ 36,000 miles, but the vibration has gotten worse.
Car has a ridiculous shake on idle, literally feels as if there is an earthquake going on outside, I found supporting evidence that honda is aware of the issue but somehow honda is getting away with it and everyone in most blogs I've found who own this vehicle are still waiting for help / possible recall announcement from honda. I really hope someone can help us all out as it's a horrible feeling to buy a car then have it do this to you... I feel stuck. I feel sad & bad & depressed. I am keeping myself busy by ranting all over the internet but I would strongly appreciate some help for this unjust issue that honda is apparently ignoring and getting away with it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. While driving less than 50 MPH, the vehicle vibrated without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.
Vehicle shakes while idle. Dealer is aware of this, but when I took to them for a check-up, they stated "found no issues at this time". I would like this problem fixed as soon as possible!
2015 honda cr-v has a sporadic problem in gear only at an idle. Engine RPM drops by 100 to 200 RPM and excessive vibration is felt. Having the vehicle in neutral when this occurs does not produce the drop in RPM. When the vehicle is placed in drive again, the RPM drop continues to be observed. Releasing the brake momentarily or moving the steering wheel restores the engine RPM for a period of time. A hesitation off idle where the vehicle almost dies in traffic has happened twice now. Dealership has no authorized corrective repairs to perform. Tech manager at dealership says that the problem is known and deemed acceptable. Have scheduled two meetings with the honda district service manager and she has been a "no show" both times. Today I waited for 70 minutes after our appointment time and then left the dealership extremely friutrated. This seems like an engine management issue. Why isn't honda taking this seriously? Does someone have to be injured before corrective action is taken?
This car is severely vibrating including car back seat, toys/things on car back seat are vibrating and making noise. When I full stop somewhere, transmission is on drive mode. Car begins to vibrate too much.
While in motion on both city streets and highways there is a lack of acceleration when attempting to merge into traffic; at traffic stops there is a lack of acceleration to begin a turn. There is documentation online for some 2015 crvs experiencing this problem. My vehicle has experienced the same. (honda dealer unable to replicate the problem.) it is an intermittent problem, having occurred 5 times in the past year, thus far without incident, but I have been nearly hit twice.
Excessive vibration throughout the vehicle while stopped with vehicle in gear. Engine/transmission issue
When accelerating from a stop into a right or left turn and let up on the accelerator, then try to accelerate after making the turn, I experience a total loss of power. If I let up on the accelerator, and then press on the accelerator again the vehicle will accelerate normally. If instead when the vehicle loses power, and I continue to hold the accelerator pressed down the vehicle stays in a lost state of power until I take my foot off the accelerator and then press down again. This event happens 2 to 3 times per month since the car was delivered to me by the dealer. This is dangerous, especially if I am making a left turn or trying to accelerate onto an interstate highway 's on ramp. When reported to the dealer, I was told that this was normal for this car.
Vehicle vibrates when idle or under 2200 RPM's while driving. This seems extremely unsafe....I recently purchased this vehicle as a cpo vehicle from gwinnett place honda and they never told me about this defect. I am now stuck with a vehicle that is very unsafe for myself and my children.
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.
When driving and changing lanes, car decelerates and loses speed. Almost was rearended on highway due to loss of power. The consumer stated the acclerator pedal does not register for about 4-5 secs, during which time the vehicle decelerates.
Vibrating issues - bulletin 15-046. Violent shaking under driver's seat when car in gear and foot on brake.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. Everytime the vehicle was started, the contact smelled an odor of burning rubber inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor made her ill, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to showcase honda located in phoenix, az, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 10/31/17*lj the consumer stated upon having a recall repair completed the dealer applied a "dressing on interior of car". The consumer requested only for the engine and exterior recall to be completed. Due to the odor the consumer went into anaphylactic shock.
I have brought car back 4 times for the vibration problem. Last visit the shop finally acknowledged a problem bulletin 15-046. Car still shakes when idling
Car stalls after shifting into reverse on initial start
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
07jul2017: sudden, massive acceleration when braking to park' out-of-control slide/skid forward until slammed into park.
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
Excessive vibration throughout cabin. Honda service recommended and applied the mod 1 repair. This has only moved the vibration around in the vehicle. Now the vibration is much more felt in the steering wheel, the passenger seat and the rear seat. A much more aggressive vibration has now shown up at speeds around 70 MPH - though this vibration is much more intermittent. The vibration has been an issue since I purchased the vehicle with 4 miles on it in july of 2015. I went back to the dealer initially and they suggested running the air conditioning or an accessory to minimize the problem. Honda was working on a fix. Still waiting for the fix and also wondering what serious problems this is going to cause down the road.
At an idle position, vehicle starts to vibrate, make a loud noise and starts revving excessively (went from 800 to 2,000 rpms) all the time with my foot firmly on the brake pedal. This has occurred now on three different occasions, 3 times on 2/10/2017.
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
Vehicle vibrates 70% of times while in stop or idle with engine on. Complained about this with honda & following up on the same. Case # : 04549479
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