YearToAvoid

2015 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 45 steering complaints for the 2015 Honda CR-V, about 7% of that year's 670 total complaints. Most describe steering wheel vibration rather than a loss of steering control, with a median mileage at failure of 3,450. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Steering complaints
45
7% of 670
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
3,450 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the steering wheel shaking or vibrating violently while the vehicle is stopped in drive at idle, sometimes at RPMs around 550-1200.
  • Several report vibration returning or worsening at highway speeds, commonly between 65 and 80 mph.
  • Some describe difficulty steering or maintaining control through curves when the vibration occurs, calling the vehicle unstable.
  • A few owners say dealers described the shaking as normal for the engine or a characteristic of the car rather than a defect.
  • One owner reported the adaptive cruise control shutting off along with the vibration episodes.

When 2015 Honda CR-V steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 31, 2015, latest Nov 14, 2024.

2015 Honda CR-V steering complaints: complaints filed per month5Jan 2015May 2015Sep 2015Feb 2016Mar 2017Apr 2018Dec 2022Nov 2024
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Nov 2024; peak Mar 2015 (5).

Steering recalls for the 2015 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by CR-V model year

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

  1. 200523 (5%)
  2. 200617 (4%)
  3. 200731 (3%)
  4. 200870 (7%)
  5. 200915 (4%)
  6. 201014 (3%)
  7. 201110 (2%)
  8. 201235 (9%)
  9. 201315 (4%)
  10. 201415 (3%)
  11. 201545 (7%)
  12. 201617 (4%)
  13. 201764 (4%)
  14. 2018325 (15%)
  15. 2019195 (18%)
  16. 202041 (12%)
  17. 2021111 (34%)
  18. 2022137 (53%)
  19. 2023325 (63%)
  20. 2024126 (32%)
  21. 202551 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Honda CR-V have steering problems?
NHTSA has logged 45 steering-related complaints for the 2015 CR-V, roughly 7% of all complaints filed for that model year. Most describe steering wheel vibration at idle or highway speed rather than mechanical failure.
Is there a recall for 2015 Honda CR-V steering issues?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint area.
At what mileage do 2015 CR-V steering complaints usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 CR-V is 3,450 miles, suggesting the issue tends to show up early in ownership.
Did the steering issue cause any crashes?
NHTSA data links 1 crash to steering complaints on the 2015 CR-V, with no reported fires or injuries.
How does 2015 compare to other CR-V years for steering complaints?
The 2015 CR-V's 7% share of complaints in this area is lower than the 2018 (15%), 2019 (18%), 2021 (34%), 2022 (53%), and 2023 (63%) model years, which show much higher shares of steering-related complaints.

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.