Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Honda CR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Honda CR-V has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 673 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V305000 Replacement Engine Assembled with Wrong Pistons NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V121000 Connecting Rod Bolts may be Improperly Torqued NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 243 complaints
- Power Train 150 complaints
- Unknown or Other 144 complaints
- Electrical System 85 complaints
- Steering 45 complaints
- Seats 39 complaints
Of the 673 complaints on file, 38 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 673 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Honda CR-V faces moderate issues especially concerning the engine and powertrain, as indicated by recalls and owner complaints. These issues suggest an average reliability, requiring attention to engine-related recalls and common complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| fuel pump | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| powertrain | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads/rotors every 40,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 100,000 miles
- Inspect and replace tires as needed
- Battery replacement every 4 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rough engine performance
- Fuel pump noise
- Powertrain warning lights
- Unusual engine noises
- Electrical issues such as starting problems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Honda CR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.