Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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Executive Vehicle Verdict
The 2015 Honda CR-V is associated with 669 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 111 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.4l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 28 to 29 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 669 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (111 / 17%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 38 crash / 4 fire / 18 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 28–29 MPG across 2 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Honda CR-V?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2WD | 2.4L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 MPG | 33 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
| CR-V 4WD | 2.4L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 MPG | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Honda CR-V?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | 17.4% | ||||
| SUV AWD | 17.4% |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Honda CR-V models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Honda CR-V?
Summary of 669 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2015 Honda CR-V problems & component breakdown (127 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Honda CR-V?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.
Defect Summary: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Honda CR-V
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Honda CR-V
How many safety recalls does the 2015 Honda CR-V have?
The 2015 Honda CR-V is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA records list 669 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Honda CR-V. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 111 filings (17% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Honda CR-V?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2015 Honda CR-V earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Honda CR-V get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Honda CR-V range from 28 to 29 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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