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2015 Honda

CR-V 2WD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Honda CR-V: best and worst years
2015 Honda CR-V 2WD (photo 1 of 2)

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Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
185
Power to weight
0.055 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.24
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
306 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
28.5 mpg, reported by 8 driversabout 0.5 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
180 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
65 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
103 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,375 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
3
Owner complaints
666
Reported injuries
22

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE25%
  • POWER TRAIN15%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER15%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • STEERING5%
  • SEATS4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 966 total.

Honda CR-V: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • EA19001opened Apr 19, 2019AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    Electrical overstress

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

82 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Oct 15, 2019POWER TRAINA18-072

    Service Bulletin - When cold-starting the engine and shifting to Reverse, the engine stalls in the first 10 to 14 seconds. There is too much oil clearance between the input and stator shafts, which allows ATF to drain out of the torque converter during extend off periods. During a cold start, when the torque converter is refilled, air gets trapped in the torque converter. This applies the lock up clutch, which stalls the engine.

  • Sep 24, 2019POWER TRAINAAHM09242019

    Dealer Message - On December 2, 2015, Honda issued Service Bulletin 15-046 "Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear." This Service Bulletin and the product enhancements provided therein were intended to address complaints by some 2015 CR-V customers that they were experiencing unpleasant vibration.

  • Jun 26, 2019POWER TRAINAAHM06262019

    Dealer Message - On December 2, 2015, Honda issued Service Bulletin 15-046 "Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear." This Service Bulletin and the product enhancements provided therein were intended to address complaints by some 2015 CR-V customers that they were experiencing unpleasant vibration.

  • May 16, 2019STEERINGA19050B

    ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.

  • Mar 20, 2019STEERINGAHL03202019

    Dealer Message - On December 2, 2015, Honda issued Service Bulletin 15-046 "Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear." This Service Bulletin and the product enhancements provided therein were intended to address complaints by some 2015 CR-V customers that they were experiencing unpleasant vibration.

  • Feb 21, 2019ENGINEA19-019

    Service Bulletin - There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup. The check valve in the cam chain tensioner is worn, allowing oil pressure to leak internally and the cam chain to lose tension after engine is turned off.

  • Dec 19, 2018STRUCTUREAHL12192018901

    "Dealer message - On December 2, 2015, Honda issued Service Bulletin 15-046 "Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear." This Service Bulletin and the product enhancements provided therein were intended to address complaints by some 2015 CR-V customers that they were experiencing unpleasant vibration. In December 2015, several class action lawsuits were filed relating to the vibration issue. Among other things, the plaintiffs alleged that when they complained about unpleasant vibration, s

  • Nov 6, 2018EQUIPMENTA18-123

    Servicenews Article - Any customers complaining about these issues when their iPhone running iOS 12 is connected to the vehicle? ? When using an HDMI output, they can't view or listen to videos, music, etc. ? The launcher screen for HondaLink flickers or goes blank. We've determined those issues are due to iOS 12 (and not the vehicle) and have reported this to Apple. Once they come up with a fix, we'll let you know.

  • and 74 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.