2015 Honda CR-V: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 254 owner complaints for the 2015 Honda CR-V that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11738172 (filed 05/15/2026): “The contact’s daughter owns a 2015 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was able to restart. the contact also stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 80 mph. the dealer was n…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11730744 (filed 04/13/2026): “The contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly. the failure also occurred several times while stopped at a stoplight. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic and a dealer; however, neither was able to determine the ca…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11715587 (filed 02/04/2026): “The contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle stalled, and the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the in-law's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mec…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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