2015 Honda CR-V
2015 model shown · Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0

Compact SUVs · 4th gen generation

2015 Honda CR-V: reliability, problems and cost to own

Good choice About average

It scores 46 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,854 to own, including $2,578 in repairs.

Reliability

46/100

About average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,578

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$7,034

29 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$12,150

$10,692 – $13,608, estimate

Recalls

3

on record

Owner complaints

673

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$1,463
Transmission & drivetrain$632
Electrical system$126
Driver-assist & stability$99
Steering$71
Body, glass & interior$69

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Honda CR-V

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (14/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202445/100
202363/100
202284/100
202179/100
202081/100
201940/100
201814/100
201717/100
201683/100
201546/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2015 Honda CR-V a year to avoid?

Not especially. It scores 46 out of 100, about average for compact and small SUVs; the 2016, 2020 and 2022 scored better.

Is the 2015 Honda CR-V reliable?

It scores 46 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 673 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,578 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2015 Honda CR-V cost to own?

About $11,854 over 5 years: $2,242 in lost value, $2,578 in repairs and $7,034 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $12,150 today.

What are the best years of the Honda CR-V?

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (14/100).

How many recalls does the 2015 Honda CR-V have?

3 recalls on record with NHTSA.