2013 Honda CR-V vs 2015 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Honda CR-V | 2015 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 381 | 668 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 133 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 28–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | 15,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 97 | 243 |
| Power Train | 95 | 147 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 83 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 35 |
| Steering | 15 | 45 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 31 |
| Structure | 18 | 35 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 52 | 299 |
| Clunking / rattling | 30 | 17 |
| Stalling | 20 | 61 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 18 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 22 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2013 Honda CR-V
2015 Honda CR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.