2015 Honda CR-V UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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I was slowly driving into a parking spot, perhaps half way into the spot when the car suddenly accelerated forward, went over the cement wheel stops and hit a cement wall. It resulted in me suffering a fractured sternum. I am absolutely sure I did not press down hard on the accelerator to cause this. I recall being slightly jerked back into my seat and then hitting the wall. I have no idea what system failed, but the car is available for inspection. I am unable to drive the car until repairs to the front end are done, which I am told will take a few weeks. Thus, the car has not been inspected by anyone as yet, but I most certainly want it thoroughly checked. It should be noted that the police report was taken in the emergency room while I was in pain and in total shock at what happened. That report was only my guess as to what might have happened.
The frame on my Wisconsin-owned vehicle has rotted out to the point I am unable to safely have it repaired. The control arm simple pulled out of the frame as the frame was so rusted. The shop says they cannot in good conscience repair it. The manufacturer has recalled frames for this issue, but mine is apparently not included. Honda has refused to help.
the car intermittently will not start. I had the starter replaced and that fixed the problem for a little while now it is back. My mechanic cleaned all the connectors and replaced them which worked for a couple of days now it intermittently will not start again. This seems to be a known problem with the 2015 CRV. Why isn't Honda addressing the issue?
I broke down on the road the car was still on but was not moving at any direction.
The center dash display has a compass. It blinks nonstop and is very distracting—especially at night. I have asked my Honda dealership about safety recalls or software updates several times, and have been told that there are not any updates or fixes. I feel this is a safety issue mainly due to the distraction caused by the constant blinking and not knowing if the direction is actually correct.
There are no lights on the dashboard indicating a problem, but the smell of gasoline in the car is very strong while driving I have researched and found there are complaints of the same issue, but researching a recall for my car shows zero recalls for my Vin number.
I purchased a 2015 Honda CR-V on 01/16/2024. The suv has been blowing hot air for the last 2 weeks. I took the suv to a Mechanic Shop. They input freon. The suv started making loud noises. It was throwing the freon all over the engine. I was warned that the sludge would damage the engine and belts. I was told not to push the A/C button since lots of damage can happen. The repair is $2800.
Engine start failure. Intermittent you never know when it will happen. Several times the car just will not crank you push the button and all you get is a click. Has not been taken to a dealer or service center because this is a known Honda issue. It has been reported multiple times. You will be stranded in the middle of the night or midday it makes no difference you cannot get to an appointment or an emergency if needed. Causes great inconvenience when you are needed to be at an appointment at a certain time in your car will not crank at random times
While traveling with my wife, going north bound on 7th Ave, Oroville, Ca, at 1:30pm, March 27, 2023, at 40 mph, we heard an extremely loud bang, as if we were hit by a baseball bat, or something had collided with us. Weather was clear, scattered clouds and temperature was around 60 degrees. We had no A/C or heat on with drivers side window open about 1 inch. Road was smooth, no potholes or bumps. There was a truck oncoming, towards us in opposite lane, but had not yet passed us when we heard "bang". I pulled over and assessed what it was. Upon looking up, was surprised to see and hear the sunroof glass shattering. I had a roll of electrical tape and quickly used it to hopefully stop glass from falling into car. I drove very carefully home with sunroof shade closed. Upon arriving at home, I proceeded to use clear box tape and secured both top and bottom, of still cracking glass, and at this current time, remains so. As of this date, Honda is back ordered for this glass and is stating it will be 2 months until available.
I bought this vehicle new. We have 2 key fobs and change the batteries in them when necessary. The past year, a new occurrence developed: one fob will lock the doors but not always allow them to be unlocked. I tried unlocking the doors from inside the car, using the lock/unlock on the driver's arm rest (the windows were open) but they would not unlock. I had to get the other fob to unlock the doors. This scares me!!! I called Honda but was told there have been no reported similar issues, and they told me to go to a dealer. Because the issue doesn't always happen, I can't guarantee the fob will not work when the dealer has the car. I would appreciate advice as to how to handle this issue. Many thanks!
The car going uphill started stuttering then started losing speed. When hitting the gas its wouldn't do anything til car came to a complete stop, the gas wouldn't do anything. So we powered the car off and on again and then it worked. Until later that day while trying to accelerate the car again started stuttering losing speed and wouldn't respond to anything to make it go. Until we turned the car back off then on again. The car has also been thru 5 batteries in 5 years.
I purchased this vehicle on 10-9-20, and in late January or early February, I pushed the start button, and it clicked. Then, on the second try, it started. It has gotten progressively worse. It took about 10 minutes of trying at one point yesterday before it started. When this happens, it can start on the first try the next several times before it starts having trouble again. A friend has a Honda Fit, and had the same issues. The dealer replaced the starter, and that worked for a bit, then she had the starter button replaced, and hasn't had issues since. Some time after this, she received a recall notice for the button, and is now waiting on reimbursement. I'm wondering if there will be a recall on the CR-V as well, but currently, I see that there are no unrepaired recalls on this vehicle.
RIGHT FRONT DOOR WINDOW EXPLODED ON THE HIGHWAY AND SHATTERED GLASS IN HUNDREDS OF PIECES CAME INTO THE CAR. THE WINDOW HAD NO PRIOR ROCK CHIPS AND I DIDN'T HEAR ANYTHING HIT THE VEHICLE-JUST A LOUD BANG LIKE A SHOT (NOT SUSPECTING A BULLET BUT IT SOUNDED LIKE ONE HIT) AND THE GLASS BROKE INTO HUNDREDS OF PIECES. WAS TRAVELING IN INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH. SO GLAD NO PASSENGER WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT SEAT BECAUSE I BELIEVE HE/SHE WOULD HAVE HAD GLASS HIT THEM. GLASS WENT EVEN INTO THE BACK SEAT. I REPLACED THE WINDOW AT A GLASS COMPANY. HONDA HAD A RECALL OF FRONT DOOR GLASS IN 2011 ON THE ODYSSEY-WONDER IF THIS IS THE SAME GLASS.
CAR NEEDS 1 QUART OIL IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. THERE IS NO VISIBLE LEAKAGE IN DRIVEWAY OR GARAGE.
SPORADICALLY I HAVE TO PUSH START BUTTON TWO OR THREE TIMES TO GET CAR TO START. PURCHASED CAR NEW. BATTERY TESTED GOOD. AFTER TALKING WITH MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME IT WAS JUST A GLITCH, I FINALLY LEFT HIM THE CAR. TURNED OUT TO BE STARTER. THEY REPLACED BUT I HAD TO PAY $100.00 DEDUCTABLE ON EXTENDED WARRANTY.
VIBRATIONS FELT WHILE STOPPED WITH VEHICLE IN GEAR. (SERVICE BULLETIN 15-046) DRIVING MODE 1...
VIBRATION WHEN IN DRIVE STOPPED AND WHEN GOING 30 MPH. IT VIBRATES BAD WHEN STOPPED IN DRIVE AND FOOT ON BRAKE.....
THIS CAR HAS A VIBRATION PROBLEM WHEN BREAK IS APPLIED. SINCE THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO SOFTWARE PROBLEM, WE HAVE TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BY WAY OF RECALL. HOWEVER, EVEN AFTER THE SOFTWARE RECALL SERVICES, THE CAR IS STILL HAVING A VIBRATION PROBLEM WHEN BREAK IS APPLIED AT STATIONARY. THIS RATTLING PROBLEM IS VERY NOTICEABLE SINCE A WATER BOTTLE IN THE CAR CAN SHOW HOW THAT BAD THE RATTLING PROBLEM IS.
TPMS LIGHT KEEP COMING ON WITH TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL. DEALERSHIP SAYS TIRES ARE FINE AND THAT I MUST BE CHECKING THE TIRES WHILE HOT AND PRESSURE WILL READ HIGHER. HONDA DID A TSB#14-006 FOR THE 2014 HONDA CR-V BUT NOTHING FOR THE 2015.
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AFTER CVT RECALL BACK TO HONDA 4 TIMES NOT FIXED. SO MUCH VIBRATION YOU FEEL SICK WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT.
PURCHASED THIS USED 2015 HONDA CRV ON JULY 28, 2018, WITH ONLY 38K MILES. NOTICED SOME VIBRATION, VERY BAD ESPECIALLY WHEN AT STOP LIGHTS AFTER TWO DAYS. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP FOUR DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE, WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A TSB FOR 2015 HONDA CRV'S, TSB 15-046. WASN'T TOLD THIS BEFORE THE PURCHASE. SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR CHECK UP. WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE NOT SURE WHAT IS WRONG, IT COULD BE A NUMBER OF THINGS. WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF $1100. WAS TOLD THAT IS NOT A GUARANTEED FIX.DID ONLINE RESEARCH. FIGURED OUT MANY 2015 HONDA CRV OWNERS HAD THE SAME ISSUE RIGHT AFTER PURCHASE. ONE OF THE LINKS IS BELOW. HTTP://WWW.HONDAPROBLEMS.COM/TRENDS/CRV-VIBRATION/ I AND THOUSANDS OF OTHER CONSUMERS ARE STUCK WITH A CAR THAT VIBRATES LIKE CRAZY AND DRIVES YOU NUTS AND MAKES YOU FEEL SICK. I CAN FEEL THE VIBRATION ON MY EARS. ANGER AND RAGE IS THE LAST THING ONE NEEDS WHILE DRIVING. THIS NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED. NOT SPENDING $1100 FOR AN UNGUARANTEED FIX ON A NEWLY BOUGHT CAR. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND I BELIEVE THIS TSB 15-046 NEEDS TO BE RECALLED.
ENGINE VIBRATION WHEN YOU STOP AT RED LIGHT
WHEN SUV IS STOPPED AT A LIGHT WITH TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE A VIBRATION BEGINS AFTER 15 SECONDS. VIBRATION IS FELT MOSTLY ON DRIVERS SIDE IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, STEERING COLUMN AND SEAT. AFTER VIBRATING FOR 15 SECONDS ENGINE RPM'S INCREASE AND VIBRATION DISAPPEARS. 15 SECONDS LATER CYCLE BEGINS AGAIN
THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS A VIBRATION AT LOW SPEED. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR HAS LOUD NOISE AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. IT HAS A POPPING SOUND. VIBRATION IS AT LOW SPEED ON CITY STREETS. THE POPPING SOUND HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
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.
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The 2015 Honda CR-V has 93 UNKNOWN OR OTHER complaints on file. 3 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.