2015 Honda CR-V: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Oct 1, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · RI

9/18/26 During driving at city road speeds (25-40 mph) vehicle unexpectedly stalls. Vehicle does restart. Light on dash was illuminated. Code p0685 on OBD reader. Code cleared to attempt to obtain solid evidence of issue. Light again appeared 6 days later when accelerating up hill at 20mph. Taken to dealership where they confirmed same code. Vehicle repaired at dealership on 9/28/26 - Repair required new battery and complete power train control module as well as power train relay fuse to be replaced. Vehicle still has slight hesitation uphill.

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · Acceleration, Transmission · 147,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that while making a turn from a complete stop, the vehicle temporarily stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to contact the local dealer several times, but the dealer was unreachable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · Electrical · 137,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, the battery had been replaced four times. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while pressing the START/STOP button. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally shut off while accelerating, forcing the contact to have the vehicle jump-started. The contact replaced the battery; however, the failure returned approximately a year later. The contact called several dealers and was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system that caused the battery to continuously drain even while the vehicle was off. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Filed Sep 7, 2023 · Engine · 125,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal and accelerating to approximately 20 MPH to cross the intersection, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to shift into park(P) and restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent; however, several times after stalling, several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The contact stated vehicle was hesitating while depressing the accelerator pedal before the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start at one point, and the battery was replaced. The contact stated that the stalling had occurred when the weather was hot. The contact checked the coolant level, and the reservoir was full. Additionally, the contact stated that following an oil change, the brake pedal was depressed with force and the check oil warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after checking the oil level, two quarts of oil needed to be added to top up the oil level. The contact checked for oil leaks but found none. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2023 · Engine · IL

Car suddenly hesitates while I step on gas at a stop position or running and my mechanic noticed it too, dangerous if it suddenly stop on higher speed traveling, I know there’s no recall on my vehicle but other owners reports of same malfunction on same model year and make of car 2015 Honda crv, please advise

Filed Aug 3, 2020 · Engine · 24,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while making left turns, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the local dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Feb 20, 2018 · Engine · 33,000 miles · CA

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?

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 500 miles · MA

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.

Filed Sep 29, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 685 miles · GA

The cr-v vibrates when stationary in park position and when you drive. It really shakes as you drive in the city stopping at stop signs or lights while in drive. It feels like engine could stop. It has a slight hesitation upon accelerating. This is with the A/C off. The A/C disguises the vibration when on mostly.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Electrical · 2,500 miles · MD

Car hesitates/stalls when making turns.

Filed Jun 20, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 300 miles · IN

Intermittently while in economy mode, when accelerating from a stop or while moving and increasing speed the engine hesitates anywhere from one to five seconds before any increase in speed or engine rpms. This is very dangerous and has caused me to almost be t-boned numerous times. There are many complaints about this on various sites on the internet. My dealer says this is normal because of the type of transmission. Other dealers say the same thing. This is going to get someone killed soon.