This page covers 2 recalls, 661 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Honda CR-V.
28 mpg combined
8.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2015 Honda CR-V, engine and powertrain complaints make up the bulk of what owners report. On the engine side, owners frequently describe unexpected stalling at various speeds and while stopped, often with no warning lights and no fault codes retrieved, making the cause difficult to pin down. Some owners also report sudden loss of power while driving, though the vehicle typically restarts. The powertrain complaints overlap with these drivability concerns, with owners noting hesitation and power loss. Electrical system complaints come in third, with owners describing failures involving driver assistance features, lane keeping, adaptive cruise, and automatic emergency braking functions going offline together, usually accompanied by multiple warning lights on the instrument cluster. A smaller number of reports mention minor issues like a loose horn cover causing random horn activation.
661
Total Complaints
36
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
17
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Honda CR-V has two recalls, the more serious being an engine defect that can cause oil to leak onto hot engine or exhaust components, raising the risk of an engine fire, as well as a potential stall that increases crash risk.
The second recall applies only to vehicles that have already received a replacement engine: the replacement may have been built with incorrect pistons, which can reduce engine performance and cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.
At a glance
What can fail
Some replacement engines in 2015-2016 CR-V vehicles may contain wrong pistons, which could affect engine performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the engine and replace incorrect components at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
Connecting rod bolts in the engine may not be tightened to the correct specification, potentially causing loss of engine power or oil leaks.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine short block at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
