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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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Repeated CR-V Purchaser!
UET, 10/18/2015
updated 04/24/2023
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
58 of 69 people found this review helpful
I had purchased a 2009 Honda CRV in November 2008 and loved everything about this affordable and low maintenance SUV. Thus, when it was totaled in May 2015 with 113000 miles on it, I decided to purchase the same SUV. Improvements are: Fuel efficiency is amazing (25mpg/city and up to 29 mpg/highway), rear seat space is bigger, touch screen with blue tooth, back up camera etc is nice and it has a sporty and improved exterior (front and rear). Downside: Significant vibration while idling in gear - I had read the reviews but was familiar with this issue from my previous vehicle but if anything, it is more pronounced with this newer version. However, since it is not a maintenance concern, I can live with this only flaw. I am also missing the hard shelf for the cargo storage and the AUX cord plug. Overall, it remains a great SUV with sufficient space,top notch safety features, and easy handling. This vehicle definitely holds its value and remains a great purchase! Almost 8 years and 129K miles later (yes, I do drive a lot),I am still very pleased with my SUV! The only major repair was that I had to replace the started last year and two batteries (but I have a lifetime warranty as the original one did not last).
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CR-V 2015 Vibrates badly! My body is shaking.
Lana, 08/31/2015
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
25 of 29 people found this review helpful
This is my third Honda. Vibrations started from the beginning and got worst. It is difficult to drive Honda CR-V 2015. My body vibrates, a couple of times I was very close to be in accident. I was waiting on the Red signal and car started acting very loudly. Car also vibrates on "P" and when I push gas pedal. In the beginning I though it was my imagination, I trusted HONDA so much. Dealership knew that those cars have significant issue and they keep selling to make profit.
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Extremely Disappointed in the Interior
Carolyn Martin, 09/14/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Interior is ALWAY BLACK and therefore highlights any dust or dirt. That would be OK, EXCEPT do NOT us a cleaner to wash the doors etc. I have faded interior. It looks AWFUL. I was washing the windows and used the same rag to wash the inside of the door. It took the color completely off! After having this car for only 3 months, it looks older than my 12 year old other car! Cheap interior materials. The seats show everything from a drop of water can create a stain! And I've never seen a paint job that chips so easily. It's so sad, because I love this car and it rides well, but looks like a piece of crap. The dealership response was to say it was not their responsibility.
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Worst piece of crap money can buy
Aureole, 03/20/2018
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I had high hopes for this car. Bought this one new in April 2015. From day 2 we noticed the vibrations and noise. The rest is history. Dealers will deny that there is any issue with the car. Honda customer care would tell you that they are working on the fix. Once the fix is there, they will not notify you. You have to find out whether there was a fix, go to a dealer, tell them that there is a fix, they will deny it. Go back with proof. Then they will fix it, only to bring it back a month later because the same issue comes back again and again. Come on guys, it is more than 100 years that cars are being manufactured, and in 2015 you guys are making a piece of crap. I wonder how they were able to avoid litigations. Poor vibration isolation, poor internal instrument design, poor noise reduction. I have driven many old cars, none of them gave me this headache that I got from the vibrations of the driver seat.
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CR V ibration
Tim, 07/17/2015
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
29 of 34 people found this review helpful
With two small children, and living in the country, where winters can get bad I was looking for a practical family car with AWD. I decided to lease the CR V because the lease deal was excellent. Very glad I leased (which I never do) and did not buy the CR V. The vehicle is nice (haven't got to test out the AWD in snow yet), but like many others have commented the vibration while at stop with car in drive is maddening. And it's not minor! I had a hat sitting on the passenger seat, and the letters literally looked like a blur! Sometimes you can even feel it through the steering wheel. I thought I was making a good decision, getting a well known, reliable car, but I was wrong. I have never written a review before iny life, but buying a vehicle is a huge financial decision and I wanted to make others aware. Please, if you are in the market for a compact SUV, do yourself a favor and look at other options. This vibration thing IS REAL! Luckily I'm 3 years I can turn this vehicle back in...just hoping Honda comes out with a fix soon. I will repeat one more time...DO NOT BUY a 2015 CR V.
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not happy owner
m carter, 10/03/2015
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
This is our 4th CRV. None of the others had a vibration problem. When backing sometimes it is so bad it feels like it is going to stall. Had the something happen while pulling into a parking spot and at a stop sign. Also has an issue with it not slowing when you take your foot off the gas. Didn't keep my 2012 because no arm rest for passenger side but now wish I had. Center console has no room.
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Strong Vibrations in Car
Girish, 08/19/2015
updated 08/23/2018
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
My car is 1.5 months old, bought new from dealer. I noticed this vibration problem 3 days after I bought the car. I bought it back to dealer one time with no fix. I just don't know why some cars have no vibration issue or maybe they can live with this issue. But I can't.I thought Honda should not be selling this kind of car if they know there is problem. Also I have one more Problem in car when I start car from stop I feel vibration in car for few seconds, I showed to dealer. He told me that Honda knows about that they are working right now on that issue. I spent $30,000 for a brand new car that has problem in a month. If I know this kind of issue I never never bought Honda. Today I got accident ,someone hits my car from back side. I got injury on left side on forehead and still my airbag not open. very sad.
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VIBRATIONS AT IDLE !!! Not an issue, a problem!
badvibration1, 03/30/2015
updated 10/02/2017
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought in December 10 2014. After a 2 block test drive I really liked it. After purchase I noticed a vibration in the seats and between1000 and 2000 rpm and a droning noise. Thought that was the way a 4 cyl. was supposed to be since I have always drivin 6 cyl. Well I looked online and omg! This is not what is normal prior CRV' s . Honda is telling thousands a fix is coming, if a fix is needed for a new car how can you sell them knowing there is an issue, Honda calls it an issue, to a consumer its a problem! Honda uses the word issue to downplay it. Look out Honda! You tricked the wrong person. Imagine your an ant, all others are stepping on you to kill ya, well I'm a 20 lb sledge.. Fix it!
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SUV VIBRATION PROBLEM FIXED BY HONDA
SANDRA SPURLOCK, 11/04/2015
updated 11/07/2016
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 27 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2015 Honda CR-V new. It had a horrible vibration problem. The Honda dealership after 8 months of hating the car, provided a 95% fix to the problem. I love the way the SUV handles but still not sold on the quality. I will definitely trade the car in a year or so.
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2015 Honda CRV EX-L
kingairpilot, 12/05/2014
updated 06/06/2016
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 32 people found this review helpful
Our family purchased a 2015 CRV EX-L in October. Since then we have put about 5,000 miles on the vehicle. I think it is a good car; however, we have run into some issues. To me, road noise seems like it is still there. I guess it depends on what you are comparing it to. My second car is a 2003 Toyota Tacoma, so compared to that, the road noise isn't bad. Second, the CVT: It isn't bad; however, after the car has warmed up, the shifter is in drive, engine is idling, and the car is stopped, you can notice a significant (annoying) vibration. Finally, at lower speeds it has the feeling you get when driving a manual and you have accidentally shifted from 1st gear to 3rd. Update after two years... Good car. I don't notice vibrations anymore. I think we just got use to it.
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Not what Honda said it would do
Vicki Maness, 09/03/2015
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
Bought 2015 Honda CRV LX February 28, 2015. Started out using ECON, but the bogging down and vibration was just too much for me, so I switched it off. I only get 23 MPG city, 25 MPG highway. The sticker says it will get 34 MPG highway. I had a 2006 Honda Civic 9 yrs. and it got 40 MPG highway, so I am extremely disappointed in the gas mileage of the new CRV. I needed more room for traveling. I also noticed there is a lawsuit to Honda for the vibration in the motor of the CRV. I hope there will be a recall in the near future for the motor.
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Bluetooth Problem
John Yozwiak, 08/28/2015
updated 08/31/2016
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
They hands-free capability to place a call using voice recognition does not work. The system does not recognize a phone number that has been tagged with a voice command. Check this feature out if it is important to you.
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STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAR!!! UPDATED
Laura H, 10/30/2017
updated 11/02/2020
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Update 2020: I got rid of this car. Best decision of my life. No more violent shaking while at red lights. Had to cut my losses and buy new car with a 6 year amount of payments to get rid of it but I’m glad I got rid of this car. 2019: I have had this car over 2 years, basically stuck with it after I tried addressing Honda with my issue of the car’s RPM issue. It still shakes violently at red lights and I am at 79k miles. I won’t be buying Honda ever again. I bought mine pre-owned and it had 16,000 miles on it. When I went to drive it with no AC on due to cooler temperatures, it started to shake like it needed a tune up while in drive at a red light. The idle is very rough once it gets to 500-600rpms while at a red light. After doing research, I found thousands of complaints for the same issue from other Honda owners. There is a couple class action lawsuits. I WISH I WOULD HAVE SEEN BEFORE BUYING MINE. I would have bought a different car. Also, when I am going down a hill the transmission revs and gets stuck at 3000-4000RPM and then bucks as I get to even terrain. It’s scary and I don’t feel safe. Also, I have been to a couple Honda dealers and the TSB was performed but the car shakes worse! I even took videos to take to a lawyer. Honda claims my shaking car is “operating as designed”. UNACCEPTABLE and please don’t make the same mistake as me by buying a Honda! UPDATE 10/31/18: I really hate this car. I have done all required and suggested maintenance for this car. It violently shakes while I am in drive at red lights in drive gear at low RPM. This car is a lemon. It got worse and and now even if I turn up AC air fan it is still noticeable to passengers and myself, the car continues to shake. Honda claims that this is the way the car was designed to operate. I WILL NEVER BUY A HONDA AGAIN. If I could I would get rid of this car.
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I'm loving it!
Phyllis Sather, 10/04/2016
2015 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is the first time in 27 years that I'm driving anything but a van. My son picked this out for me and he made a great choice.
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Save your time and look elsewhere
DJKastner, 01/10/2018
updated 01/10/2019
2015 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
In spite of reviews that say this is a great car, we found it to be considerably lacking in almost every way. We opted for the Touring model and have regretted it ever since. The lane keeper and braking assist have minds of their own. The brakes will apply themselves when it "sees" a vehicle in the next lane exceeding a 45 degree angle. Not a good feeling having your brakes applied hard at freeway speeds that could possibly cause rear-end collisions, and a definite safety issue. Lane keeper assist constantly beeps at you even though you are in the correct portion of the lane, or will attempt to steer you down an exit ramp if you are not paying extra attention. We have had the dealer check the camera calibration and they say all is well. What is even better is that we had to take a trip to northern climates in the winter. Road spray froze into a thin layer of ice on the bumper which disabled all of the safety features. Additionally, the windshield washer fluid froze and we could not clean our windows. Not sure how they can sell cars with these features up north. We have disabled these features which renders paying the extra amount for them a waste of money. Hondas attempt with the safety features are a good start but are not ready for mass production. Interior road noise is also loud. At the price paid for this vehicle you expect more - therefore it is not a good value. The voice recognition in the navigation system is abysmal. Lastly, we are on our third battery in 2 years. Again, the dealer says everything is fine. Attempted to trade it after the latest battery issue and found their resale value is not as it was in the past. Have been a loyal Honda/Acura owner for over 20 years but this is the last one we will own.
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I would not buy another one
Bruce DeWerth, 04/16/2015
updated 10/20/2017
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
This update was done on October 18, 2017 Soon after I purchased the Cr-V I had a terrible vibration in the transmission area which radiated throughout the vehicle. It took over two years and many complaints to have it "corrected". Both Honda and the dealer had a myriad of excuses. Here are the two best. 1. "It is inherent in the vehicle design" 2. "It is just Harmonic Distortion". It feels like the vibration may be returning. The dealer made the repair but I was told that Honda never issued a Technical Service Bulletin to owners, there should have been a recall. The vibration affected the engine to the point where it stalled several times while I was pulling away from red lights. Like most SUV class vehicles, it is neither sporty or utilitarian. It's OK for carrying groceries but if you want to tote anything larger than a bread box or a piece of lumber more than 6' long, forget it. You would be better off spending 30 grand a small passenger/ cargo van from Mercedes Benz. I don't like the all touch screen radio it are distracting and hard to use. The audio quality is just OK. The USB ports are located in the console, they work fine but the location is a pain, if you use the console for storage.I do like the rear facing passenger side camera. It illuminates the info screen when the right turn signal is engaged. Can't figure why they omitted the driver side. This is the first Honda I have owned. It's a plain middle of the road vehicle. Nothing special and I was surprised at Honda's attitude toward a problem that was very common in the 2015 models. I will see how it holds up, but will be shopping next Spring.
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Stress, Depression & Sickness Due to Vibration.
AMarc37, 11/12/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 29 people found this review helpful
I have a very wonderful family with a typical normal life, and I bought this Honda CRV 2015 a month ago for my family to enjoy their everyday rides. But this car was a nightmare for all of us. It has a multiple Vibration modes such as, Acceleration at 30-40 Mph, 50 to 60 Mph and the worse is, when we stop and in Drive shift gear, its feel like the whole car is vibrating. Every time I get out of this car my hands feels like I use a "Jack Hammer" after a while. This is very unsafe to drive co'z I am always getting out of focus on my driving, and it is very annoying and mentally stressful while driving it. This is frustrating, it's caused Our Money, Our Safety and Our Health. I am not sure how long can I keep this car, but for sure, I will not recommend this Brand anymore to all my friends and to all people I know.
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Vibration at idle
Melanie Bath, 04/03/2015
updated 04/05/2021
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Drove both 2014 and 2015 cr-vs. Bought the 15 since it seemed much quieter and smoother than the 14. What a mistake. This thing shakes like crazy when in drive while braking at a stop. At times the rpms jump from 2000 to 1500 for no reason when just cruising at normal speeds. I still own a much maligned Jeep Compass with 118000 miles and a CVT with no such problems-still runs as smooth as ever. Was going to trade it for the Honda but glad I kept it! Honda better do something soon. I only put 700 miles on it since new in November--I may end up trading it for my first choice a Nissan Rogue or a used Lexus R350! Honda admitted the problem & came up with a "fix" - install new headsets (why.) a weight in the lift door & a computer reboot that created lower gas mileage - had to sign a paper alluding to that fact. Result was worse than before. Traded this lemon in after 18 months for a so-far trouble-free 2017 Subaru Outback.
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Honda CRV-EXL vibrate during idle
cutylun, 12/14/2014
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
32 of 40 people found this review helpful
Just picked up new 2015 Honda CRV EX-L few days and quickly figured out the problem that most people mention about the vibration during idle. When put on the brake at the stop sign or traffic light, driver can feel the vibration on the chair, steering wheel, some time the vibration is strong like having a massage on the back.
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djm182, 03/17/2016
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I wanted the flexibility and fuel economy of a smaller SUV. I got all that, plus a lot of other things I did not bargain for. The seats are firm and uncomfortable. The driveability is completely uninspiring - I wasn't expecting much and still was disappointed. The in-car audio/hands free system was a complete disaster. Music would start playing halfway through a phone call. People on the other end of the line had great difficulty hearing me through the hands free microphone. My dealer could/would do *nothing* about this. The controls on the steering wheel are not intuitive in the least. The second screen mounted above the main entertainment system is spectacularly useless. Don't ever try to do a thing with the LCD screen while making a right turn because you'll be subjected to the right side mirror mounted cam which serves little if any practical purpose. The headlights are SO bright that you cannot drive this vehicle at night without others flashing their bright lights at you - even when yours are not turned on. I made a huge mistake in purchasing this vehicle and am about to do something I've never done before - turn a car in after less than a year with it.
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DO NOT RECOMMEND
christine1212, 03/06/2015
updated 03/07/2018
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
Updating my review. Still would not recommend. Car shutters on acceleration. Also, acceleration seems to be hesitant because of this. Very bothersome entering a highway or speeding back up from a slow-down. Honda sees no problem even though I have paper stating mine is worse than others.
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guerinkeywest, 03/18/2015
updated 03/20/2020
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought my CRV at the end of Dec. 2014. 2 weeks later I went on my first long ride of about 8 hours roundtrip. A few times while stopped at lights the car began shaking, as soon as I began moving the shaking stopped. Vibration is always there when stopped but this shaking while not always present definitely makes me not recommend anyone buying this car unless Honda gets a fix for it. I wonder what the resale value of this model will be. 31/2 years later: This was my first Honda and will be my last. Honda is happy to put out a product that shacks and vibrates and thinks that it is normal. It isn't notmal for me or for other brands that don't shack. No more Shacking for me in a brand new car. Sold this CRV last month. My first and last vibrating Honda. Shame that they sold this car that vibrates/shakes at idle so much. I will not consider a Honda again. Bought a Subaru outback.
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I would save your money and shop other brands
Jordan, 03/08/2017
2015 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Simply put, I would save your money and aggressively shop other makes & models. I really tried to fall in love with this car for over a year but Honda missed the target by many hundreds of miles! First and foremost, it has the dreaded vibration issue that Honda has now quietly admitted to and issued a TSB to dealers - only it moves the vibration from lower speeds to higher ones so the problem isn't really fixed. But I can't dock them for that because I was aware of this going into the purchase. I have owned this car for well over a year and I have found the build quality to keep progressively getting worse. Every time I drive this car I notice a new squeak, rattle or vibration. It has been taken into the dealership many times for things such as brake shoes makes noise when changing directions, on occasion the starter will make a grinding noise on start up, the AC in this car barely cools the car in the summer, the driver's master window switch needed replacing because the auto up/down feature would not work intermittently, the fan speed will not work on the highest setting at random, and finally the interior sounds like it is falling apart during normal driving because the interior materials seem to be so cheap. Now when I mentioned these things to the dealership I was advised "this is all normal" - go figure! My favorite though, and I haven't mentioned this to the dealership yet because I'm watching this myself - the oil reading on the dipstick keeps getting progressively lower each time i check it. In other words I have reason to believe it may be burning oil. Every time I unscrew the oil fill cap, it is always white and milky underneath - it is as if coolant is mixing with the oil. I'm only suspecting this because the coolant overflow tank was almost empty until the dealer filled it during an oil change. This is my conclusion and advice to you: In theory, this car is phenomenal! Good looks, great gas mileage (yeah bull sh** Honda), plenty of storage space and AWD - in theory. In reality, you as the consumer should run far away from this car and realize that what Honda is doing is standing behind a well known reputation for quality and reliability while mass producing garbage and selling it off to consumers. Honda needed to quickly update the CR-V in 2015 to be competitive which other CUV's on the market. Unfortunately they rushed the CR-V through the design phase and onto production so now the consumer who buys this product is left to work out the design flaws and bugs that Honda should have addressed before producing this vehicle. My parents owned a 2005 Honda Pilot (excellent vehicle) with almost 200K when it was traded for a 2015 Honda Pilot (very well made vehicle) - so we are a Honda family! When I was shopping for my next vehicle it was a toss-up between a Ford Explorer (Had a 1996 at the time that I loved!) or the 2015 Honda CR-V. I went with the Honda because I figured I would have no issues with reliability and you could get a top-level Touring for around 30k - more car for your money. I regret that purchase decision each time I get behind the wheel or see a 2015/2016 Ford Explorer zoom by me. I'm not saying Honda as a whole company is bad, but this 2015 CR-V (and I'm assuming the 2016 as well) are absolute garbage and I would highly suggest you shop other makes and models because there are much better options out there.
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CRV to the rescue
Rob Schneider, 08/26/2018
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this certified 2015 CRV for it's fuel economy, handling, reliability and massive sized storage space when the seats are all down. Grew up with Honda's and and this one is a fine example of why i'm still a fan. First week of ownership I drove with my son to Omaha in it from Philadelphia. Averaged 30 MPG for the 1200 mile trip. Good stuff: Drivers seat was plenty comfortable for 5 hour stretches behind the wheel. The electric lumbar adjust worked great. I love the handles built in to the side walls of the trunk which auto fold down the rear seats in one smooth motion. Great for loading large objects and furniture. CRV engine comes with a timing chain not a timing belt like my 2009 Civic so you don't have to pay big bucks to change it at 100K. Not so good stuff: The right hand side camera was a bit much for my taste. Would have been happier with blind spot warning lights on both sides not just the right side camera IMO. The radio does not come with a volume knob. Just a series of little buttons which you have to hunt for. Electronics are some what confusing. Great smaller sized SUV that doesn't feel to large.
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Ernest, 12/13/2017
updated 07/01/2024
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought it in 2015, and suffered 2 years of strong vibrations ALL the time while idling. Brought it back to dealer many many times. They had no solution for it. (See class action lawsuit CRV 2015 owners vs. Honda) Finally got rid of it and lost thousands of money but I’m happy it's not mine anymore. Never doing Honda again. Update: On November 2017, I ended up trading in the CRV 2015 and losing thousands of money. I couldn’t handle such strong vibration any longer.
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Massage chair set on vibrate
Previous Honda lover, 03/03/2017
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Want a massage during your mani /pedi? get one on this car. Great for a 15 min massage but extremely uncomfortable on long journeys or sitting in traffic for a long time. Plus the steering wheel rocking wildly back and forth after the Odometer reaches 14,000 miles while the transmission is slipping does not feel as safe or comforting as a massage.
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Last Honda we will buy!
Robert G, 05/11/2017
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We have had 2 Pilots, Accord, Element, and 3 CRV's. More problems with this one than all the rest put together. This stupid transmission "CVT" sucks! The vibrations! We have had the computer reprogramed three times and although better I would never pull the trigger and buy it. Several times since the week it was new it has, when backing out of the garage, shook hard, engine revs and then settles down. The other day it did that and died. Although all over the web dealer says it was fine and did not duplicate when in for service. Honda needs to quit running so many adds on TV and get back to building good cars. Seems to be run by marking and bean counters these days.
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Vibration issue in crv 2015
Maged, 05/01/2017
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Unfortunately I bought this car feb 2015 but , i fell vibration all the time. Dealership advisor just told me there's nothing we can do to vibration issue. That was a mistake in the design. Don't waste your money. Disappointed
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Unbelievable Vibration
Melanie Garnett, 03/28/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I am not one to complain about small things, but the vibration felt in my new 2015 CR-V detracts from all the other positives in this vehicle! The vibration only occurs once the car is warmed up and is so bad that it makes the sunglasses on my face vibrate! I have never written an online review for anything, but I felt that others should know about this major flaw. If Honda is able to fix this issue, then I would recommend this car. Otherwise, I would not. Hugely disapppointed in this purchase.
Disappointed
toddf100, 03/05/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2015 CRV for a few weeks now, and I'm disappointed. The positives are outweighed by the negatives. As others have stated, the engine is slow to heat up, and the heater is weak and has trouble keeping up in very cold weather. The CVT surges on the highway and suffers from a dead zone between 15-30 MPH. Honda's EPA fuel economy numbers are wildly inflated; expect 22-24 MPG in real world mixed driving. Ride quality on uneven surfaces is poor. The subwoofer is a joke and serves only to check a marketing box. The engine occasionally idles too low, inducing violent vibrations. Recently announced recall may require replacement of engine.
Idle Vibration
Jason Cai, 03/24/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
I bought the CRV EX AWD a week ago, on the way driving the car back home, I noticed the vibration when I stopped at a traffic light. I went back to the dealer this past Saturday to report the issue, the sale person told me to go back on Monday, so they could take a look. I went back yesterday, he told me he talked to their service manager and they are aware of the issue, but nothing they could do but wait for Honda to release a fix. Before Honda commits a fix for this issue, I would not recommend to buy this car.
2015 Honda CRV- ENGINE FAILURE
xa3point10, 02/06/2015
2015 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
My father just Bought a 2015 HONDA CRV Touring model which is their highest end. The interioir and exterior design are great. However, the ENGINE FAILED after having it only 3 days. The car was bran new and came off the lot with less than 7 miles on it. We traded in our 2014 CRV which we loved for this new lemon. Now we are fighting for a refund to get our old car back but they are not letting us return it. It has now been 10 days. We noticed vibration in the vehicle at medium speeds (30-50mph) and then some studdering at stop signs and red lights. Turns out there is something wrong with the engine. When we brought the car back they were not surprised, we are not the first to report this
Whole lot of shakin' going on!
jdtbucks, 06/05/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
28 of 36 people found this review helpful
There are a lot of great things about this car, but there is one showstopper that should prevent you from buying it. When you are idling at a red light, the car vibrates like one of those funny exercise machines from the 40s. It also rattles like you wouldn't believe during acceleration. This is my 6th Honda and my last. Honda admits it's an issue, but don't really have anything encouraging to say about a fix. My brother opted for the Mazda 5 and he is very happy with it. If I could exchange this car today, I would.
Done with Honda
Toonces, 12/15/2015
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 24 people found this review helpful
Yes, the SUV vibrates..As the driver, you don't notice too much. But literally 7 out of 7 passengers have said they feel dizzy or a bit sick whenever they are in it. The interior quality is like a Chevy, and that's not a compliment. Hard touch plastic everywhere. Yes, I bought the LX, the base, but I recently traded this for an Ouback, and the Outback is on another level of quality. Before the Outback, I drove the Touring, the top CRV made, it's literally the same quality on the panel, dash, door...Even with leather seats, the rest of the interior is cheap...I'm sure the transmission and engine will last 200,000 miles, but the engine does not work with the car, thus the vibration. And the interior is closer to a toy than a real car. I have owned 11 new Honda's, there will never be a 12th. My last civic was also pretty cheap feeling. I drive 50% on highway, 50% in town, and never got better than 21.6 mpg. The other day was the first day in Oregon we had frost on the window. I turned on the car to warm it up, waited 2, 2.5 minutes for it to warmup a bit, and turned on the defrost, 100% on high...It took 11 additional minutes before I could barely see out of the bottom of the windshield...At 14 minutes, with the help of wipers I could see safely enough to drive.
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Vibrations will drive you crazy
Laura S. Fitzgerald, 03/25/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 35 people found this review helpful
We owned this vehicle for one day when I said to my husband, "this car needs to be tuned." We brought it back to the dealer and they said they could not do anything. Honda did not have a fix. We test drove the car when it was cold out -- it did not vibrate. When the car warms up -- the vibrations are so bad that I do not like driving the car. Don't buy this car until they fix the problem. I have been waiting 4 months ...no fix yet.
2015 Honda CRV transmission issue
autoshopping15, 01/23/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
We did an thorough research of small SUV's before buying the 2015 Honda CRV. Test drove it at two different dealerships. We did not test drive the one purchased (salesman said the one delivered would drive the same). The 2015 Honda CRV we purchased shudders significantly when accelerating. It makes for a rough ride and will impact resale. It is now in the Honda service department. They said: 1) There is a transmission problem the 2015 CRVs. Honda is aware but doesn't have a fix. 2) They did mentioned a software Patch yesterday but retracted that comment today. 3) They don't know what else to tell me. The transmission problem is an unacceptable material defect.
Shakes and No Fries ?
Mario, 07/08/2015
updated 07/09/2018
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
28 of 37 people found this review helpful
Don't buy it. It shakes while stopped at the red light or stop and go traffic
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UPDATE: No more 'shake rattle & roll'
retiredguy4, 04/27/2015
updated 04/29/2016
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 29 people found this review helpful
UPDATE-- Honda came out with a software patch and stronger rear hatch hardware and solved the problem. Very pleased with vehicle now Bought new CRV EX AWD in March. Was back at dealership almost immediately about drivetrain vibrations at low speeds and 2000rpms. Also idle speed randomly drops to 550 when warm causing annoying shutter. Dealer says they are aware. They are waiting on Honda fix. We like the vehicle but are loosing faith in Honda as there is no acknowledgement from headquarters. This is our second CRV. Our 2005 is still humming right along.
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vibrations
Jerzy Ryczek, 03/10/2015
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful
that thing vibrates when idling ,and also on low speeds ,very disappointed ,also have 2013 honda accord with same motor and transmission and no problems like that,hopefully honda will fix this soon,but for now people stay away from this car
Don't buy this car
Bergie Frazier, 10/28/2015
updated 05/21/2018
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful
My update is it still vibrates at highway speeds and at idle. All other ratings basically remain the same
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Transmission wheezing
Paul Adams, 03/25/2016
2015 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
My transmission emits a high pitched wheezing while in motion. Two different Honda service managers from different dealers tell me this: These new transmissions are designed with "gears that float"???? This seems to cause internal pressure not found during design testing. The wheezing sound is the pressurized air escaping from a tiny hole in the trans gasket. Honda knows this and as everyone has heard they do NOT care. Perhaps the reason I do not experience any shaking is due to the pressure being released and not pent-up. In any case, please know I will be hiring an attorney skilled in class action suits and will urge you to join in!!!!! Stay tuned
Jack of all trades, master of none!
Anonymous, 09/04/2018
2015 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you want an exciting and sporty ride, the CRV is probably not for you. It does everything well- accelerates and shifts smoothly, brakes well, and the right view camera will be sorely missed when I turn this car in. While testing other cars to replace my leased CRV Touring, I realize I am totally spoiled by the generous visors, simple controls, and other bells and whistles the car provides. What I won't miss: sloppy cornering (things will get "rearranged" during turns..), and a rather useless Nav. I ended up using my phone because it was such a hassle to try to get the Nav to manage the simplest of directions. The Entertainment system needs work as well-- when your USB cord touches the screen, it will change stations/functions, etc. Still, the CRV nicely appointed does not have the substance that most luxury cars have, but also costs about as much as some- in the high 30's. The seats are a rather cheap "leather"?, and after paying $750 for the dealer offered "stain treatment", the drivers seat quickly absorbed sweat/ suntan lotion and became discolored. All around great car but not a sporty ride, and the Nav and audio setup needs work.
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Our third CRV: Charming!
Bill Kellaris, 07/20/2018
updated 01/25/2021
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This CRV is our third (previously owned 2000 and 2006) and the third time may well be the charm.... The first two were very good cars, but had a few deficits- Noise, power, and some ride harshness. The 2015 model seems to have addressed each weakness in older models with some very good improvements. We especially like the quieter and well controlled ride, and the extraordinary fuel economy. All in all, it looks like we are on the way to another long term ownership! Update: After almost three years of ownership, we’re still very pleased. Now at 117,000 miles, it has required only normal maintenance.
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Software update was betrayal of customers
Shelly Marshall, 03/23/2017
updated 04/25/2022
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV (2015) new especially for the MPG--it was rated at 26-33. The 2016 were 25-31. So I went with the 2015 model because I travel a lot. I LOVED LOVED LOVED this vehicle--MPG were more than rated--handled great, Interior was perfect for me. What happened???? A software update ruined everything and I hate Honda now. I did the update as recommended and picked my vehicle up. As I was leaving the dealership, I thought the break was on--No--so I checked the gear. It was noticeably dragging. I immediately saw that my MPG went down by 5 per gallon. FIVE! I took it back to the dealer and the techs told me (alternately) there was nothing wrong with the car or software, it was: 1. uneven tread on my tires, 2. out of alignment 3. my imagination 4. the fact I carried dogs (a 4-pound Pom and 8-pound Russell), 5. that I had books in back, 6. I had to watch my RPMs, or 7. I pulled a small 300 lb trailer. Finally one of the repair guys admitted it was the software update. He found out (Honda didn't have the integrity to let their dealerships know the problem) from his tech friend in California. In Cal they have to file a new registration for mileage if anything changes and this software update does lower the MPG--so it is filed in California--DO YOUR RESEARCH--whatever the MPG rating, it goes down by 4 or 5--they are no longer valid and Honda doesn't have the integrity to change their ads. I am surprised that most people are complaining about vibration. I hadn't noticed that. I bought the car for the gas mileage and now they took that away with an update and then lied by omission. I hated listening to the techs tell me it was me...I haven't talked to the dealership about it yet but I will and I am very frustrated. On the Canadian CRV forum, they talked about the update a lot and most owners saw the reduction in gas mileage just like me. (NOTE:) A year later and I am so pissed at Honda for doing this--selling it under one mileage rating and then updating software and losing the mileage advantage. It says a lot about the integrity of Honda--about nil. (NOTE 2) 3 year update: the software may be wearing out a touch--I gain a couple MPG back. took 2 years! I love the way the car drives--still very upset with Honda for continued deception. As a result, I probably will not buy another Honda--maybe Hyundai or Ford. UPDATE 4.22.22: The car is running well. I think the software is wearing off and I have regained a few miles per gal. I won't get rid of the car until I have to as I'm getting about 31 now. that's acceptable --but for years after the software update that we not the case. I still don't want another one from Honda because of the colossal lie.
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Shake, Shake, Shake
Bill, 03/12/2017
updated 03/29/2021
2015 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I blame myself for buying this vehicle. I noticed the vibration in idle but let the salesman explain it away to me. It is also at 30 mph, and at highway speeds....anytime it is at 2-3k RPM's vibration. You can put the transmission in neutral at idle and it goes away. I certainly have buyers remorse. There are some supposed fixes ranging from rubber vibration isolators to replacing the entire transmission. I don't have time for this crap. It is a fine car in the snow and it gets good mileage but I will not own it forever as I had planned. And it doesn't have adjustable intermittent wipers......cheap. 03/29/2021 It has been reliable but I'd hoped for better gas mileage.
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NOT good, good, good.... good vibrations
John Sullivan, 11/25/2015
updated 03/25/2025
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 28 people found this review helpful
Check for vibration at idle and at 1100-1300 RPM and with light acceleration. My EX AWD started a vibration at about 500 miles and is getting worse. The vibration now has an accompanying rumble up to 1800 RPM. I had taken it back but the FIX did not work. Service dept is aware of this and claims that Honda is working on a fix. Meantime I am getting more irritated with the car. I also have a 2013 Accord with the same engine and CVT with no vibrations. If it is simple harmonic motion then I suspect that engine and CVT mounts might be the culprit. Strangely if you turn on the a/c at idle the vibration stops but not at the higher RPMs. Vibration and sound reminds of how a standard transmission behaves when you are in too high a gear for the speed you are traveling. If Honda can find the FIX I will be very happy with car sans the infotainment system. Update on my CR-V. After 6 months and 4 visits I am pleased to say while not perfect it is so much better now that all the software changes including a new computer that I now feel I own a Honda like so many Hondas that I have owned before. However some of the parts of the "fix" eludes me. For example why the driver side headrest and the hatch struts had to be replaced is beyond me. Now with 29000 miles on it and approaching 3 year ownership vibrations still occurs after driving long distances at high speeds sometimes at idle vibration happens but disappears shortly after some mixed drivings. Infotainment is still a non intuitive headache. After 35000 miles the above is still true i.e. after high speed run vibration returns at idle but disappears after mixed drivings. Disdain for the infotainment is still the downfall the vehicle. 5000 more miles and I still hate the infotainment but I do love the side view camera. Still have the intermittent vibrations but not chronic. The side view camera is keeping me with this car since Honda dropped the feature(huge mistake). 44,000 miles with basically the same conditions i.e. Love the side view camera, hate the infotainment vibrations are present after long high speed driving but then disappear. Side camera keeping me in this car. Over 50,000 miles with my same complaints but more or less getting use to it. Reliability has been very good. Replaced tires and battery common for age and mileage of car. However Honda Service has conveniently started finding "problem" areas with recommendations that are not only expensive but are unnecessary after warranty ran out. Taking my CR-V to another shop found no problem areas. I guess the saying that service keeps dealership profitable is correct. Most areas are about the same. Still like the side view mirror camera and still hate infotainment system. Car still very good sans the infotainment system. Side mirror camera still a great help. Vibration still arises after freeway driving for an extended time but merits out number the main demerit. The car has been mainly trouble free. 63,500 miles still exhibits same vibration but so far the car has been trouble free. Still hate the infotainment set up but love the side mirror camera. Keeping car since new ones do not look much different. Not much of a fan of the CVT but gets good mileage consistently. Sticking with previous review. 70000+ miles car still has vibrations after high speed driving BUT since the car has been very reliable I have decided to keep the car since that annoyance is neutralized by other assets of the car. However, the infotainment system is still a huge black mark against the car. On the plus side is the sideview camera which is a great aide, good mpg, low maintenance cost and durability have been reasons for keeping the car. I might also add although the car is 10 years old the newer versions are not distinctive enough for me to upgrade my 2015 vehicle.
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Slopy engineering
grumplyduck, 12/10/2014
2015 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 21 people found this review helpful
Purchas 2015 CVR touring severe vibration, shuttering, rumbling in front in of car. called Decline in Tortance Ca.was told this is the normal CHARACTTISTIC of the 2015 CVR a better word to use is SLOPY ENGINEERING. GPS system 80%of roads missing this is a safety feature DA?? body miss match between door and body 3/16" Looks like HONDA quality standards are just a notch above the Mexican and China MDI can change while driving
Good car if honda solves vibration issue
Jose, 11/04/2015
updated 05/08/2017
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Overall a good car beside vibration issue. Good acceleration, good quality interior, good apearance. But vibration issue is annoying. It can make you sick if you have too many stops on your commute. I took my car to delership all they says it is characteristic of this vehicle and they dont thing anything wrong with it. Work done to fix issue last year but vibration issue apearing again. Dealership recognises issue but says no fix at this time.
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Vibration is really Annoying.
everwood168, 12/22/2014
2015 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
So i bought my Honda CRV 2015 EX on December 1st. I was so excited, and first time I buy a new car. I didn't want to deal with headaches from used car, who knows what problems they have. When I test drive the CRV, I tried all the functions in the car, and they seems to be pretty good, I got a good deal on the price, and i bought it. However after i drive it everyday from home to work, and i live in New York. I have to deal with stop signs or traffic lights every couple blocks. The car just vibrates like crazy when i'm in D mode and brake pressed. The shake is pretty violent, and after i research everyone is having the same issue. Man i really wish i did my research first, now too late.