YearToAvoid

2015 Honda CR-V Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 47 brake complaints for the 2015 Honda CR-V, 7% of its 670 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 14,600. No brake-related recall is on file for this model year.

Brakes complaints
47
7% of 670
Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
14,600 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe unintended low-speed acceleration or brake failure while parking or pulling into a spot, sometimes ending in a crash into a curb, wall, or tree.
  • Some drivers report the brake pedal feeling rock solid and unresponsive at low speeds, even when pressed hard.
  • Several complaints describe premature rear rotor wear, with rotors rusting, scoring, or pitting and pads freezing in the caliper not long after replacement.
  • Drivers report vibration or shaking felt through the brake pedal and vehicle when coming to a stop or accelerating from one.
  • One driver reported the brake pedal failing to stop the vehicle quickly enough at highway speed, resulting in a rear-end collision.

When 2015 Honda CR-V brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 4, 2014, latest Aug 25, 2026.

2015 Honda CR-V brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2014Jun 2015Jan 2016Aug 2016Sep 2017Oct 2018Jun 2020Aug 2025
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2015 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by CR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201029 (6%)
  2. 201122 (4%)
  3. 201225 (6%)
  4. 201331 (8%)
  5. 201428 (5%)
  6. 201547 (7%)
  7. 201620 (5%)
  8. 2017210 (12%)
  9. 2018220 (10%)
  10. 2019106 (10%)
  11. 202030 (8%)
  12. 202127 (8%)
  13. 202215 (6%)
  14. 202330 (6%)
  15. 202422 (6%)
  16. 202531 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2015 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 47 brake complaints for the 2015 CR-V, which is 7% of the 670 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Honda CR-V?
No related recall is listed in the data for brakes on the 2015 CR-V.
At what mileage do 2015 CR-V brake problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2015 CR-V is 14,600 miles.
Did the 2015 CR-V brake complaints involve crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 14 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries linked to brake complaints for the 2015 CR-V.
How does the 2015 CR-V compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2015 CR-V's 7% brake complaint share is lower than the 2017 (12%), 2018 (10%), and 2019 (10%) model years, but higher than 2011 (4%) and 2016 (5%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.