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Vehicle stopped/not starting out of no reason
Cheyyene, 09/08/2015
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
I don't know whether other 2015 CRV owners are facing similar issue or not. My vehicle once stopped all of a sudden for no reason while I was driving on highway. All the maintenance indicators of my car like 'Low Engine Oil Pressure', 'Vehicle Stability', 'Tire pressure', 'Battery' etc got switched on and my vehicle came to stop. After several attempts to start it, it finally started after 40-45 minutes. Honda on-road support told that it would take around an hour to reach me, even though I was within the city limits. The same issue occurred when once I was starting the car. The car stopped within a few seconds of my starting it. After several attempts to start it, it finally started after 20-25 minutes. This happened twice for my 8 months old car.
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Vibrations - Honda reliability is dead
GK, 09/29/2015
updated 03/29/2017
2015 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
5000 miles on the car and Mode 1 Vibration is evident even at cooler temps. Sometimes in reveres the car shudders violently making you think its going to stall. This is a major concern when backing up around sidewalks or busy parking lots as you lose concentration. Starting to get mode 2 vibration also. The techs at Honda are aware and could care less. Guess only recourse it to keep taking it in and the try to fight them with lemon law. The navigation and the whole setup is counterintuitive, someone really has to clean up the logic here. The materials on the doors are very cheap and scuff up easily. Sitting in stop and go traffic and you feel as if you're in an old broken down manual car with a bad engine and trans. Long and probably last time new Honda buyer. I hope Honda gets with it and fixes the issues. Update: Ended up getting all 3 vibration fixes but it didnt help. Transmission was whining and surging. Started to get highway vibration. Noticed the navigation constantly couldn't find roads. Power steering started cutting out at low speeds in parking lots. Driving around the steering wasnt direct. Honda would never admit any wrong doing. Traded it in. Honda has really cut corners and their reliability has dropped. Sorry to say I'm done with any new Hondas.
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Vibration
Richard Murphy, 10/20/2015
updated 10/24/2016
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
We have just under a thousand miles and just noticed the vibrations well stopped, RPMs go up and down, while down car vibrates. Really surprised to see how many reviews with the same problem. I haven't had the car back to dealer yet but when I do, they will hear about it. If they knew this problem existed before I bought the car I should have been informed of the fact. The dealer knows of the problem, they have no cure at this time, this is the only problem we have with the car after 6000 miles Update: We've had the car over a year now. Vibration is still there but not really noticeable any more, used to I guess. Car has been trouble free so far, has unbelievable power for a little 4 cyl. Doesn't get the advertised MPG's. Over all it's a comfortable car and we are so far happy with it
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New Car Disappointment
joyce green, 04/30/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
33 of 36 people found this review helpful
Only have had CR-V two weeks. Very unhappy with the rough idling and vibration when sitting at a red light or any time I have to slow down or stop in traffic. Purchasing this car was a huge mistake! Do not buy a 2015 Honda CR-V. You will be unhappy with it! Am planning to file Lemon Law if Honda Corporation does not come up with a solution quickly.
CR-Vibrator
James allen, 03/16/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2015 EX-L AWD since October and I am very disappointed in two ways. Obviously from the title and other reviews you know one issue, and I will not pain you with the details. The other is that I bought the car for the advertised MPG and it is a huge disappointment. I have never seen more than 28 mpg highway driving from Baltimore to Virginia on open highway. I average only 17-20 city on short drives. A family member gets better mileage in an ACADIA. I drove a new Nissan Sentra for a month (with a CVT) and it was smooth compared to the Vibrator. I will take it to the dealer to find out what is wrong but right now I cannot recommend it.
Disappointed.
Sandra Cameron, 03/16/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I've had the car 6 wks, it currently has 1500 miles on it. The vehicle has a "condition" so it's called by the manufacturer (Honda) wherein the car vibrates when you accelerate and idles rough. Honda is aware of this "condition" and has been aware of it, and has not determined a fix for it. IF and WHEN they do find a fix, owners will be notified. This "condition" has been verified by the dealer. Honda chooses to ignore it.
Great Car, Horrible Vibration
Bolt, 09/05/2015
2015 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I checked out this car last night at a local dealership and loved everything about it before I test drove it. However, I was totally turned off by the vibration that I read in other reviews. I can certainly confirm that the vibration from the CVT is certainly there. I felt it in the seats, steering wheel, and my wife even felt the vibration by simply touching the center console. Please stay away from this 2015 model until Honda gets their act together and fixes this issue.
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Vibration problem
sandeep, 09/30/2015
updated 03/31/2016
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
My car has less than 7K on odometer and I have vibration problem. It is very annoying and distracts the driver.
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Annoying vibration!!!!!
LDM, 08/02/2015
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
When at a stop the vehicle has an annoying vibration........Honda please fix!!!!!!!
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Vibration and Idle problems
Margaret, 10/02/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2015 Honda Crv. A few days after i had it i relized that it has a vibration and idle problem when stopping at red lights. I very seldom drive the car because it vibrates so bad.So i am paying on this car and Honda hasnt did anything about the problem. Honda knew back in March that they had a problem and kept manufacting these car and selling them like nothing was wrong. Honda needs to make it right with these car owners with a buy back becsuse these cars are JUNK
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Very Disappointed Honda should be ashamed
Nicole Franks, 09/20/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
As with other people. Wish never purchased this car. Dealer covers up the issue with vibration just to get them off the lot. Then will not acknowledge or make an attempt to help. It has gotten to the point that asked them to buy back the car. There offer a 5k loss. They admitted do not want to take the loss themselves nothing they could do. Sales manager showed me the door. Now car sitting in driveway with 59 payments to go.
I wish i knew about the vibration before i boght it
Alex Kondovski, 04/27/2015
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
The issue with the vibration is real. It occurs while you are stopped at a red light. It is really disappointing. I regret buying the car. Please inform people about this before they buy until they fix it. It is very stressful to spend 30k and have to deal with this at every red light stop
Worst invention of Honda ever
Vijay, 01/08/2016
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
44 of 49 people found this review helpful
Alert! Those who want to purchase this car, please test drive it for at least 200 miles :) and go for a decision. Look for videos and blogs reporting vibration problem in this car. You will find a ton of them. Worst part is that, even though Honda is aware of this problem, it is getting rid of its stock with out fixing the problem. Customers have to go to the dealership and beg for the fix. Dealership is not ready to take the car back. Really disappointed with this purchase. Will never trust Honda. They have performed 4 repairs on the car in the first month. Now that they are completely exhausted with their solutions they are pretending that the car is in good condition now and nothing needs to be fixed.
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Beware of vibration and harshness
g_frieberg, 03/29/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought a new 2015 CRV from an Ohio But, after having driven it several hundred miles, here is what I am finding: 1) Vibrations from the power train are moderate to severe, after the engine is warmed up (actually, I suspect after transmission fluid is warmed up, and is less viscous, and less able to dampen engine vibes); 2) When at a stop, with foot on brake, and idling, in DRIVE, vibrations shake the steering wheel, floor, and both front seats. If you drive this car for more than 5-10 minutes in stop and go traffic, it is indeed fatiguing ! 3) Very prevalent vibes around 2000 RPM under load (feels like a rumble strip). DO NOT buy until Honda has a fix !
The vibrating is a small yet extremely irritating.
Brit, 11/06/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I love the way the car drives, until you stop. While idling the car shakes enough to the point when I have got out I can still feel it in my back. Honda claimed to know nothing until I copped an attitude, they have been extremely helpful but can literally do nothing. I'm young, first car I have ever purchased, I am not very happy to have a payment sky high when the car is not perfect. I've had it for three weeks; it should not be shaking. Also the vibration causes things in the car to vibrate and make a rattling sound which is also annoying. I have had issues getting out of the car because of where the E-Break is placed, my foot snags on it everyday. Another thing that bothers me is that when I put the car into "drive" it appears as it's in drive but is actually in neutral. I was also told that there is a breaking system that wont let the car roll when you park on a hill, yet everyday it still rolls about two inches after putting it in park and putting the E-Break on. I am very annoyed with the car, I will not be buying from honda again. The vibration is what irritates me the most, the other things I mentioned would not bother me as much is those were the only things wrong with it.
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Disappointed :-(
Veronica, 08/26/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful
Vibrations worsening. Purchased my cr-v 2015 at the end of May this year. I started noticing Vibrations not long after purchase. I purchased this vehicle because I had been in a car accident and my 2006 Toyota RAV4 V6 unlimited (which I Miss) was totaled. I owned a Honda Prelude as a kid in The 80's (LOVED that car) and I thought I'd give Honda another look expecting the quality I was familiar with. I can't begin to describe my disappointment. Every thing else in the Crv 2015 is up to par, but let's face it, the most important is how it DRIVES. I wanted to ignore the initial vibrations. After all the crap I went to due to the accident, I stuck my head in the sand. I thought perhaps it was because of the cvt transmission which is something I've never driven before. Now I know this is NOT NORMAL. The vibrations have worsened. I sometime feel like the car is going to cut out on me and now I'm feeling vibrations in the steering wheel. I noticed that there was a recall back in March of this year after I did some digging. I called my dealership and according to my PIN number, my vehicle is not part of that recall. [non-permissible content removed]. Bringing it in this Saturday to be analyzed. Let's see what happens. Car has about 3700 miles on it. I'm pretty sure the dealership was aware of this problem BEFORE I purchased it. I am PISSED!
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Like my wife's 2007 better
TK, 07/10/2015
2015 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
I've been driving Hondas for 15 years. Came back from a short stint with a Subaru Outback, because I've really enjoyed driving my wife's 2007 CRV. Let me tell you, Honda really took a good thing and tried to fix it. The overall space and cargo has decreased by inches, but noticeably so. It's terribly dangerous to control climate, radio, or do anything else on the electronic display while one is driving. The vibrations when driving are maddening. We can fit 2 car seats and one person in the back of the 2007, but in the 2015, the 2 car seats make it impossible for a 3rd person to sit, due to seat belt positioning. Oh yeah, I drive all country roads 40-50 mph with barely any stop lights and I am lucky to get in the high 24 MPG. Sometimes I break to 25 MPG. In this day and age on a 4 cylinder??!?!? Give me a break! Oh yeah, the backup cam does not compensate for all the blind spots either. Sometimes the driver door takes 3 tries to shut. Although the touring looks sharp and the engine is really dependable and it's a Honda, I'll probably keep this car until 50K and then dump it. Too many idiosyncracies and life is too short...
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It vibrates
Ken, 09/22/2015
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
This suv should be recalled due to excessive engine vibration at idle. Just imagine what this will be like in 5 years from now! Just test drive one to find out for yourself. Go with a Forester or Rav4 instead.
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Most bad car I have owned
tearsbuyer222, 04/18/2015
updated 10/27/2016
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
42 of 47 people found this review helpful
This car is my headache since I bought in 2015. A lot of problems like engine stop suddenly while you are driving; a badly squeeze sound from some where cannot be found by Honda dealership in Montclair, CA, also includes vibration. In this February, dealership told me they can fix the vibration by updating software. They did and vibration degree reduced to be endured. Recently 2015 Honda CR-V recalled for engine CVT problem, I sent my car back to dealership, and was told after updating the software, the vibration problem can be fixed completely. But I disappointed again, the vibration problem comes back, that means it is vibration again like one year ago when I bought this CRV! I hate this kind of vibration which make me irritated while I am driving on the road. So Honda should stop its advertisement " the best car of 2016" to mislead customers. I just bought car in March, and one week late I found the car has vibration problem, and felt a slight jump on the freeway if the car in high speed. I reported this problem to dealership and Honda Headquarter, they said it is under investigation, but without time frame. This problem not only happened on my car. Honda knows this, but they don't want to solve this. They keep saying no safety issue. From Honda's attitude to this problem, who will believe them, and how we can trust them!!! Why we should buy a NEW car with problems! Why should we be suffered by the vibration while driving on the freeway?! Why should we pay a NEW car price to get a defeat car?! It is not fair to customers!
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WORST CRV EVER MADE
Muhammed Rayeez, 04/04/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I bought CRV only because of the trust in Honda. My CRV is vibrating very bad which reminds my worst decision ever made. Please do not buy this car.
All good except vibration
ctati, 06/04/2015
updated 06/06/2016
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
40 of 45 people found this review helpful
When people test drive usually its on A/C so you wont feel much vibration, once you drive without ac then its frustrating, as soon as red or stop signal I see I am scared to stop this vehicle. I dont think even diesel engine will make such vibrations. Update: I went to showroom two months back they said they got fix from Honda for vibration,did something but the problem remains still and mileage reduced to 21. Now they say they did what ever Honda suggested and they don't have anything else to do. Called Honda no response.
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Problems keep adding up
ncg, 02/22/2016
updated 08/23/2016
2015 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
51 of 58 people found this review helpful
Let me start by saying I am currently in arbitration with the National Center for Dispute Settlement http://ncdsusa.org/ and will move onto Lemon Law litigation. I have a 2015 Honda CRV AWD Touring currently over 13k miles and have experienced an array of problems which really has put a sour taste in my mouth because of the numerous problems with our CRV and the type of response from Honda. I have taken the car into service departments that have either took note of, tried numerous fixes or not at all, but in the end we are told that nothing can be done because this is a "characteristic of the vehicle" and no fix is needed . I've even been told by my Honda dealer doing the warranty work that I can take my business to another dealer. I recommend you document all of your visits, even test drives with service advisors, log phone calls and make sure service records state what you reported, what work was done, what was noticed on test drives. I have met with District Parts and Service Manager, filed with Honda Customer Service, sent certified letters and all have resulted in the same response. This is a characteristic of the vehicle. Make sure to file these problems/complaints with Honda Customer Service 1-800-999-1009 and the NHTSA https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/ so the government takes notice. Here are some of the issues you may experience with the CRV. 1. Vibration issues for mode 1, 2 and 3 before and after TSB 15-046 -Driving Mode 1: While stopped with vehicle in gear. -Driving Mode 2: While between 1,000–1,200 rpm at takeoff. -Driving Mode 3: While driving between 1,800–2,200 rpm around 40–50 mph. 2. Vibration at highway speeds 70-80+ 3. Shudder, stall when in reverse 4. Steering issues -Pulls left under acceleration when wheel centered -Does not maintain center/neutral position or track straight down the road without excessive intervention. -Intermittently needs unexpected intervention through turns as the steering is not direct or does not reflect input from the driver. -The steering requires more input in one direction versus another. Intermittently steering becomes very heavy as if no power assist is given. 5. Car whines/whistles when driving These are the problems my car continues to have after taking them in to get "fixed". Update: In the end Honda offerred me a few thousand to close out arbitration while not owning up to or fixing the problems. I unloaded the car as a trade-in since people seem to keep buying them. I watched the car sit at the car dealership for months and not sure if it sold or was sent off to auction. I was going to go through Lemon Law litigation but did not want to put in the time while holding on to the car. Its a real shame, I have a 2008 Acura RL and have owned many Honda through the years without any problems. But Honda's bean counters just screwed up. And now the new Honda Accord 4 cylinder is having issues with the Earth Dreams/CVT combo vibration. Read the forums. Google Earth Dreams Vibration. Go to NHTSA.gov and you will see all the complaints.
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An honest review
mmbfamily5, 06/25/2015
updated 01/02/2018
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
39 of 44 people found this review helpful
My 3 year review, same old problems. Car still shakes and stalls when cold. Not sure why people think Honda is so great. I have a 2014 Acura MDX that I put 3000 into this year and is very expensive to insure. I will never buy another Honda product. I just bought my son a 2017 Subaru Impreza, we will see how they hold up but I’m done with Honda and their crappie engineering. Also, who thought that blind side camera was a good idea? I can’t change directions on my gps while I’m drive but I can be blinded at night with that camera. My 2 year update. I still have stalling issues when I back out of my garage. I will take it into Honda again and I'm sure they will say the same thing that they can't get it to duplicate. I have called Honda several times and they say this is not an issue. I had a Ford Expedition with close to 200k miles that I now regret getting rid of. I would not recommend a Honda. Also the vibration issue is real and Honda does not care. They act like they have never heard of this. My father had a 1984 VW Rabbit diesel and this engine reminds me of that car. My 1 year update- while I still like the car, I have experienced many of the same problems other CRV owners have complained about. The worst problem by far is the CVT transmission. Many days I back the car out of the garage and experience a violent shutter and the car stalls. I haven't taken it back to the dealer because they will just say we can't get it to do it and it will just add to my frustration but I plan to drop it off when I leave for vacation next month so they can thoroughly test it. There is a definite shaking when at idle as the car RPM,s adjust up and down. The first car I drove was an old diesel VW rabbit and this engine is similar in noise but While it's not very Honda like I accepted that during my shopping but just know it doesn't get better if anything it gets louder. Disappointed that Apple Play will not be added. As I said in my original review Japanese car manufacturers have the worst technology but the dealer said it would be added in the next few months. I know a car salesmen who lied shocking. This is my first Honda after mainly Fords. Would I buy another Honda🤔? Probably not. I wanted to give an honest opinion on the Honda CRV after hesitating due to the vibration issue. I didn't want to spend more than 30k, I wanted AWD, room for 4 adults with space for cargo. I looked at the Rav 4, Forrester, Rogue,Escape and the CX5. None of them were perfect but the Honda was either as good or better in every area. As for the vibration issue, I've noticed at a red light, the engine goes into a very low RPM that does provide a slight vibration. I honestly would not have even noticed it, if not for the negative reviews. This small CUV is roomy,safe,comfortable, good gas mileage and really holds its value. After 1 month and 1,000 miles, I would highly recommend it.
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Rough Rider idle even after dealer "fix".
hondalover41, 05/01/2015
updated 11/14/2023
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
33 of 37 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2015 Honda CRV EX-L for about eight and a half years now. I like A LOT of things about it, but I was and still am annoyed by the rough idle/vibration/pulsation when I am in the drive mode and stopped in traffic. Also there is a rattle in the back cargo door that has been there since it was new. It idles rougher than any other Honda or Acura I have ever owned. With most Honda's, they are so smooth that you can't even tell the car's engine is on! I did read a recent Consumer's Reports Used Car magazine and found that the reliability and overall opinion of current owner's of this year and model of car is quite excellent. I've never really owned a car that didn't have some short coming so I guess this my 2015 CRV's. In the future I will take the Edmund's reviewers far more seriously next time before I buy a car. I have found over the years that nothing is perfect, not even a Honda or an Acura. I still feel that compared to a regular passenger car like the Accord, this car just makes more sense for all of its practical features and benefits. I am going to look at the 2024's soon. Mostly because I want to get a pretty good trade in on this one, and I have read the new CRV's ride a lot better than my older one does. I will also miss the CD player that is no longer available on most cars anymore and has virtually become extinct in the newer cars.
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Vibration
William Eng, 11/05/2015
updated 11/08/2017
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
Two major problems with the 2015 Honda CRV model. I bought the EXL on 9/12/2015 and after one week noticed: (1) while stopped in drive, with A/C off, and rpm at 600, the car was vibrating to the extent I was getting a butt and back massage in my seat. It's annoying to have a new car vibrate so much while stopped at a light. however once I turned the A/C on, the RPM increased to 900 and the rough idle stopped. The service manager stated Honda is aware of this problem and a software fix is pending....but when? (2) When my car reaches 70 or more, you can feel the front end and steering wheel vibrate. After three attempts with the Honda dealership, they performed a "road force balance" on all four tires. This stopped the front end vibration by about 80%. All these issues should not have happened with a new car. Sadly, had I noticed these problems, I would not have bought a Honda CRV. I noticed on the internet, many other owners of the CRV are having the same vibration issues and Honda does not inform customers about it until after purchase. I should have bought a RAV4. UPDATE: Nov 8, 2017. After I took my CRV to a second Honda dealer and was told the same lame excuse, "front end vibration is a normal characteristic of this particular model" I sold it soon afterwards and bought a new Toyota. Happy days are here again. Update 5/5/2017: After two Honda dealerships told me the front end vibration was a "normal characteristic of the 2015 Honda CRV and corporate Honda agreed too, I decided to sell it Dec 2016 and said adios Honda, no mas for me. Bought a 2016 Toyota Avalon and 2016 Prius C and love both cars. Updated on 5/5/2016: The first issue was fixed by Honda dealer and I don't have the vibration anymore while stopped in gear. The second issue with the front end vibration at high speeds was addressed again in April 2016. The dealer performed a "road force balance" on all for tires and wheels again. It corrected the problem about 90% but I believe the vibration will return after I drive it for several thousand miles like I did after the first road force balance. I tried to tell the service manager that I believe the vibration is not in the tires or wheels but either in the new engine or transmission or maybe the front end suspension. It appears the service manager isn't listening to me. I contacted corporate Honda again and gave my complaint....probably to no avail. Also, my wife has been complaining about how uncomfortable the front seat is. She gets lower back pain and butt pain after driving the car for long rides. I saw the same complaint by other drivers on the internet. Updated on 11/5/2016: After over a year of owning my 2015 Honda CRV, the front end vibration at speeds of 70 mph or more is still there, even after the dealer performed the road force tire balance. Vibration gets worst when I have the tires rotated. Took it back to the dealer in October 2016 and the service manager (1) changed out the rims and installed new tires. Vibration was still there. (2) Road force tire balance again. Vibration still there. (3) Service manager stated again, the front end vibration is a "normal characteristic of the 2015 Honda CRV" and nothing can correct the problem until corporate Honda develops a fix (huh?). I know many 2015 and 2016 Honda CRV owners have this problem and corporate Honda needs to man up to this and fix it. Honda has lost a loyal customer and many more like me will follow. Adios Honda.
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Vibration issues that passengers notice
Amanda Marie, 04/02/2015
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I, like many others, have major issues with vibrations (mostly at idle). I was told by my dealership that I "was the only one" that complained of this. However, I went online and see it is indeed a problem with the 2015s in general, not my vehicle. I hope Honda does a recall soon to fix this or I will never buy a Honda again (and neither will my family and friends who experienced the vibrations in my car). In addition, I drive the highway and accelerate slowly with the eco button on, and can't get above 25.7 mpg on the highway.
Danger awaits; unexpected acceleration
Ron Walli, 09/09/2015
updated 09/13/2016
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
We bought our eighth -- and last -- new Honda in March 2015. We drove the CRV-EX AWD just 1,600 miles before trading it for a 2015 RAV4 because we experienced unexpected acceleration on several occasions and received no help from Honda. I was stunned. I couldn't believe how a longtime loyal Honda owner could be treated so poorly by Airport Honda in Tennessee and American Honda. I wanted American Honda to buy it back and told the representative that I would gladly pay for the mileage. Here's what happened: I took the car to Airport Honda on Aug. 26 so they could check it out. Since the problem was intermittent, I halfway expected that they wouldn't find a problem, especially given the way they treated me upon arrival. Despite showing them Internet reports of unexpected acceleration in CR-Vs, they said that they had never heard of such a problem. I explained that there's no way I would make this up since it caused me a lot of trouble taking off work and driving 40 miles (round trip) so they could see if they could "replicate" (wink, wink) the problem. The best I could get was a car that functioned properly. After keeping the car for two days, of course they told me the car was fine. So when it became obvious that the service department was of no use, I tried to trade the car for either a 2016 Pilot or another CR-V, although that prospect scared me somewhat because I didn't know if I could trust another CR-V. They said they'd call me with a trade figure, but they never did as they obviously didn't want the absolutely pristine gray CR-V with the added $500 options of a hood deflector, mud flaps and a sunroof visor -- all genuine Honda parts installed by Airport Honda. I called them back and spoke to Bruce Wayne (no kidding), and he wouldn't provide a trade figure many hours after he said they'd have those numbers in a few minutes. In the end, I lost several thousand dollars and all respect I had for American Honda and Airport Honda. Our RAV4 with a conventional six-speed transmission is rock solid and the dealer, Fox Toyota, is perhaps the most honest and best in America. Reports of Honda's decline certainly don't seem to be exaggerated based on my experience. Oh, and I forgot to mention how the CR-V's engine sent vibrations through the cabin with the car in drive and the brake pedal depressed. Airport Honda acknowledged that problem but said there isn't a fix at this time. Anyway, I just hope no one gets killed in a CR-V when it takes off. Many months later, nothing has changed. Honda is an arrogant embarrassment.
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Vibration
Jose, 03/19/2016
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I brought my crv to service last 3/15/16 to c/o about the vibration I feel when my car is in idle. The service checked it and fixed the problem,. when I drive my car home I noticed a big difference in the mileage. I lost 3miles /gallon. Honda fixd the problem and gave me another problem. I bought crv for the mileage they promised. I called the dealership and still waiting for any solution they can give me. Honda you suck!
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After 3 years and 3 Weeks - I have had enough
GaGuy, 01/22/2018
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car 12/31/2014. I thought I was making a good decision even though my 2012 had a leaking roof. I will say my experience with the car and Honda has led me to not buy another car from them again (which sucks - their cars are usually great!). Within 6 months of buying the car, the car would make a creaking/groaning noise when I would make turns at low speeds under 45 MPH. Dealer said they could not hear it. 11 month into owning this car - the vibration issue began to occur. As many people have commented on - the maximum vibration occurs when you are stopped at a light in D with your foot on the brake. It is so noticeable that my passengers have said things about. There has been times I can be at a light and the vibrations radiate up my leg. The passenger seat will shake so much you can see the headrest moving. In November 2015, I had the TSB work done for the vibrations but honestly it still occurred. By March 2017, I was basically in the dealership for 6 weeks straight trying to get the creaking noise fixed. I had video after video of it. They replaced the steering wheel, a rear strut (why?), welded some frame spots, and it never went away. I ended up going to arbitration with Honda - which honestly is not so fair when Honda pays for the program, chooses the arbitrator, and chooses the dealership you bought it from/had it serviced from as the spot of the hearing. I lost the case but filed a suit in Georgia state court (must file in the county where the company is registered and in Georgia it is Glynn County). Anyways I won a settlement and took the check and vowed to not buy another one. Had the vibration and creaking issues not occurred I would have kept this car for a long long long time. The gas mileage was fantastic I could easily average in the 30's going to and from work. The original brakes and tires were still in great shape after I traded it in at 49K. The cargo space is pretty decent. I will say the infotainment is a little lacking - but most Honda's are not the most up to date in that department. Maintenance was pretty much oil changes and tire rotations. The battery died just shy of the 3 year mark, which was a little disappointing. The headlights have always looked good to and I liked the LED strip in them. The engine performance was a little weak but I would expect that if I am getting 30+ MPG, it would be a little more tame than other motors out there. I did like that there is a huge network of Honda dealerships so you could shop around service. Most dealerships tried to take advantage of me trying to push services that were not required by the maintenance minder. I would recommend doing your research before setting foot into them. While I did have some good moments in the car, I am glad it will be someone else's problem now!
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Horrible vibration and heater
Springtime, 02/15/2016
updated 08/16/2017
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
The vibration is ridiculous. I had two fixes and still have vibration. The amount of time it takes for the cabin to get warm is unacceptable. I live in NE and if it wasn't for the heated seats I'd freeze to death. I drive both city and highway and I haven't even achieved the listed city mpg. This will be the last time we buy a Honda.
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The Vibration problem is Real
emilyv3, 05/31/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
Just spent close to 30,000 dollars on my first brand new car and one day into owning it noticed the vibration problem at idle. I am so disappointed and feel Honda and the dealerships are scamming consumers. They don't yet have a fix and are not telling potential buyers about this problem. I would have definitely bought a different car had I read the consumer reviews (not the biased corporate reviews) prior to purchasing. Having owned a reliable and smooth operating Accord for 13 years, I trusted the brand and the dealership. A Honda loyalist no more. Major disappointment.
BUYER BEWARE
J.Booker, 10/20/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
41 of 47 people found this review helpful
Do your research - search 2015 CRV vibration problems! It is terrible! When you are in drive and stopped in traffic or at a stoplight, the front seats vibrate so badly it is terrible. This is an issue Honda knows about and yet they keep selling these. The dealers "seem" to be in the dark because they don't want you to know. Do yourself a favor and if you still want one of these cars, take it on a good long test drive so it warms up. This starts once it is warm because the rpms drop so low. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.
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Honda continues to lie
clibat2, 05/20/2015
updated 06/05/2018
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
The vibrations at a stop while in gear with the brake in is just too much for me to ignore. Honda will tell you it has something to do with the engine and transmission combo... It simply isn't true. Fact 1 - If I am stopped, in drive, with the brake pushed in, the car idle drops and the car vibrates horribly. Fact 2 - If I am stopped, in drive, with the EMERGECY BRAKE on, and my foot off the brake, the vibration STOPS and the RPMs go up. I try to tell Honda this has something to do with the power brake system pulling power from the engine, but they won't hear it. Mark my words, they will figure it out someday, and the issue will be with the power brake system. Besides the vibration issue the engine is underpowered from a stop. I find myself dropping it into low to get moving sometimes. As far as negatives there are two others. First the plastic on the door jam and in the trunk is not of good quality the first time you step on it or slide something across it there will be scratches. My last complaint is with the Bluetooth. When playing songs or podcast the play and pause button on the screen works when they want to. When making phone calls the dial by name feature is terrible. Sometimes I would try to dial by name and it would just dial some random numbers. I just use my phone's dial by name feature which works perfectly now. My overall opinion is that I would not buy another Honda. Despite complaining about the vibration every time I brought it in for service and being assured that I would be called as soon as a fix was made I still have not been called by Honda. A couple of positive notes... when locking the doors with the key fob there is no horn sound. There is just a nonintrusive tone that sounds and even that can be turned off. Also, after 25 months of use I just got my first warning that my key fob battery was getting weak. The notice was displayed on the dash and was much appreciated since it would have been very inconvenient to have the battery die and find out the hard way.
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Vibration Makes Me Crazy
valann, 05/12/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
67 of 78 people found this review helpful
I don't believe anyone who says their 2015 CRV doesn't vibrate. I've driven 6 of them now trying to find one that doesn't. They all do. Mine vibrates during acceleration at 1000 and 2000 RPMs, and also at the idle. It's very noticeable through the steering wheel and the seats. The dealer claims that no one else has complained but me. I don't believe them either. Supposedly they hadn't even heard about the video from Honda until I called it to their attention.
Vibration when you stop
Donny genao, 11/14/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I bought a crv EX-L 2015 las sep 30 2105 and after 2 weeks l start feeling a vibration when im at the light waiting. I went to the dealership and they say its normal for a cvt transmition .
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Torture Chamber
Chuck, 06/22/2016
updated 06/22/2018
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
This is the tenth Honda we've owned, so you know we WERE loyal! Traded in a 2007 CR-V that we loved. Our 2015 CR-V was the most uncomfortable car we've ever owned or ridden in. Couldn't stand to be in it for a trip longer than 45 minutes. The seats were awful, and the front passenger legroom was terribly restricted compared to our 2007. It was so uncomfortable that we traded it in after nine months on a 2016 Ford Escape Titanium. We love the Escape! It's better in every way than the Honda: comfort, power, quiet, handling, technology. We haven't missed anything about our Honda once since the day we drove away from it.
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Honda knowingly sells lemons
Dennis clarkin, 02/18/2016
updated 02/26/2018
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
Do not buy the Honda CR-V Honda knows there is a serious problem with vibration,shaking and poor gas mileage. This car will make you sick driving it. It shakes like a 20 year old car and the gas mileage is at least a third less than advertised. You will get no satisfaction from Honda concerning the shaking as they claim this is characteristic of the vehicle. The sleazy dealer Metro Honda in Johnston RI sold us this vehicle with full knowledge of the defect in it. This is by far the worst vehicle I have ever purchased. Don't make a huge mistake by purchasing this car. This car still disappoints two years after purchase. It runs like crap and is a total junk.
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Headrest problems
wtd01, 04/21/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
50 of 58 people found this review helpful
The headrest forces your head too far forward causing neck pain. The instructions indicate to set the headrest so the back of your head is aligned to the middle of the headrest. the headrest doesn't extend high enough to meet that requirement. I am 6' tall. Honda USA refuses to acknowledge that a problem exists or that anyone else has complained (contact# N12015-04-210-0282). I would nor buy this vehicle if you are 6' or taller.
Very happy
DO, 09/14/2018
updated 09/19/2022
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Still love it, at 50k mikes purchased tires and replaced rear brake pads. That is it, all normal expected maintenance. Still love it, great vehicle. Purchased it new. The gas mileage is fantastic. Around town always at least 29mpg, a trip from Aiken to Charleston , total trip on state highways got 38.7mpg on entire trip. Trips on interstate highways at 70+mph we get about 32.5 MPG. Vibration at stop lights, yes. The vibration is not unbearable and considering the price of the vehicle and outstanding MPG very tolerable. I tow a 15' aluminum utility boat and the CRV does fine. Maintenance, no issues here. Since buying the car new, nothing other than oil changes. Again considering the reasonable price, the CRV is very comfortable for short or long trips. Easy to get in and out. Rear seats easy to fold and the vehicle will hold a lot.
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Transmission issue at 1000 miles!!!
K8, 09/23/2015
2015 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I am already having an issue with my transmission and I haven't even gotten my permanent plates yet! Getting it looked at tomorrow but I am seriously upset! And it's supposed to be top of the line! I have the touring. When I go down hill it make a crazy winding noise and when I hit the gas it jumps like it's gears are getting stuck. I'm pretty sure I have a lemon. And I was hoping to have this car for the next 10 years. So much for that.
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CR-V Passenger Seat Vibration
david_2015, 03/17/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
I just purchased a CR-V EX model yesterday. After I got the CR-V from the dealer, I immediately found that the passenger seat vibrated at idle with in D drive position when air condition is off. You cannot find this in your test driving since the dealer occupied the passenger during the test drive. Do all 2015 CR-V have this passenger problem? This is exactly showed in the following by other https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR-YQAJRRB8&noredirect=1 In the ABS 7, Honda spokesman said that Honda is aware of the situation and is researching whether a meaningful fix can be forthcoming. He expects one this year.
Honda cr-v 2015 still vibration after 3 modes
Vale, 02/20/2016
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
Honda company is disregarding the issue of the Honda cr-v vibration. It is been 7 months after some many vibrating trips to the Honda dealer to fix it and no solution. I am discouraged, disappointed, and unsatisfied with them . They trick people to buy this garbage with out letting them know that there is an issue. I am alerting those buyer don't be a victim like me. NEVER MORE BUSINESS WITH YOU HONDA FULL OF HYPOCRISY
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Transmission Failure
MP, 12/30/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
I purchases this vehicle in August of 2015. I put roughly 3,300 miles on it. While driving it on December 12 the transmission failed and I was stuck on the side of the Hwy waiting 4 hours for a tow truck. The dealer replaced the transmission and I was able to pick up my vehicle yesterday December 29th. On the way home I noticed a couple odd sounds while driving at highway speeds (55-60 mph). I now have about 3,400 miles on the car so it will be interesting to see if the transmission simply needs a break in period or if I will experience this trouble again. I love everything else about the vehicle, I am just hoping that it will be reliable from this point forward.
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The vibrations are real
John Tully, 11/02/2015
2015 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2015 Honda CRV Touring in December of 2014. I noticed the vibrations shortly after buying the car. I have 12K miles on the car now. The vibrations have gradually become worse, and I'm getting extremely annoyed by them. It's not only at idle when the vibrations occur. It's also at any speed while accelerating gradually. The whole car shudders, the vibrations resonate through the entire car, and my entire body. They seem to get very bad at highway speeds (70+ mph). It's to the point where I dread driving this car, and I dread pressing the gas pedal at all. It's by far the worst driving experience I've ever had, especially for a new car (that I paid well over 30K for). I have finally had enough, so I'm going to start voicing my frustration. If I could get a refund on this car, I would in a heartbeat. I'm hoping Honda finds a solution, but I'm certainly not holding my breath on that. I have debated posting this, because I know all these vibration complaints will kill the resale of 2015 CRV's. So I may be stuck with this lemon for a while, unless I want to take a huge monetary loss on a resale. If Honda can't come up with a fix, or compensate the CRV owners in some way, this will be my last Honda ever. I should note, if not for the vibrations, I would be mostly happy with the car. Since I'm here, I'll make a few other comments on the car. I don't like the low beam headlights. They have a very sharp cut-off line on top. It makes if very difficult to see on rural roads, especially those that are curvy and hilly. On some hills/curves, you can only see 20 yards ahead. I don't think this is an issue specific to CRV's though. Other Hondas, and other makes of cars, also have this sharp cut-off line. The Collision Mitigation System (CMS). This is the system that (supposedly) detects a potentially collision, and will warn the driver via an audible warning, light breaking, or heavy breaking. I was driving to work one day, going around a curve to the right on a two lane highway, with traffic coming the other way. Out of nowhere, my CRV beeped, and applied light breaking. It scared the crap out of me. The CMS radar erroneously detected a potential collision, because of the angle of the curve I'm sure. If I was on icy roads, this could have sent my car out of control. I was tempted to disable the CMS system (you do have that option via a push-button on the dashboard). I have not disabled it yet, but if this happens again, I will seriously consider it.
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Please read this review before you buy this car.
Heather, 08/26/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
I bought my CRV in May after doing a lot of research. Unfortunately, I did not come across the information regarding the CRV vibrating when the car is idle. Not only do I experience this issue with my car, but the vibration is actually getting worse, and it is very uncomfortable. Additionally, my brand new car also has a very loud rattle in the dashboard area. I will be bringing my car into the local Honda dealership to see how these problems can be resolved. Even if these issues are resolved, I predict that I will never buy another Honda vehicle. In summary, don't let the attractive aspects of this car (safety features, overall design) fool you, because the problems that go along with this car are not worth the price.
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Also having the vibration problem
David Adeney, 03/31/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
At idle, with my foot on the brake, there is noticeable vibration from the steering wheel and the driver's seat. In motion, when engine rpms are a constant 1500 or lower, the engine has a lugging feel and droning sound. No lugging or droning while braking or accelerating (except when accelerating very hard). My wife, kind to all moving creatures, says don't worry about it--just be grateful for the free back massage. An old-school guy like me, however, hungers for a smooth transmission and engine combo.
a very expensive vibrating machine
rosa harris, 10/31/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
not happy at all stop at light and if you have a drink you better have top on tight because it will shake it all out ,will not buy another one should have got the Toyota lesson learned will not recommend this to anyone very very disappointed
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Honda Canada video acknowledges vibration issue
David Adeney, 04/08/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Today I received from my dealer a new Honda video (You Tube) acknowledging the vibration issue. Contrary to what the video mentions (vibrations mostly in the seats), I get them in the steering wheel as well. Video says: . happens at 2200 rpm and under . They are investigating the issue and will advise when and if a product upgrade is available. I am glad they are working on this but disappointed they released a model which to me is seriously flawed. We've had ours since November and the vibration issue has gradually worsened. I do not enjoy driving the vehicle.
Sold the car.
John VanDerWege, 04/29/2016
updated 11/03/2016
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle based on having driven my sisters 2013 CRV. This is a very different vehicle. The transmission never engages. When I need to get in an acceleration lane and get up to speed it never takes hold. If you floor it it really confuses it and it starts to fluctuate up and down. I had a 2005 Honda pilot before this and I was ready to take a step down but the storage and fit and finish on this vehicle is not even in the same universe. The console and door storage are poorly thought out and are near useless. My pilot was the exact opposite. I know Honda is chasing good gas milage to compete but in my opinion this was a big miss. I would go so far as to say this vehicle is dangerous if you are going to take it out in traffic.
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Terrible road noise
Gary Benson, 08/21/2015
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Terrible road noise above 40 mph. On rubberized asphalt noise is ok, but on normal roads it's terrible. I have been a autobody tech. for 40 years, worked for Honda several times and have owned several used Honda cars. Honda has a Great reputation, but I wish I would have done a longer road test. I won't have bought it. Also gas mileage 26.8 city and 27.6 highway ?
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