Just purchased a 2015 CRV ex. Everything was copasetic until the first time it wouldn't start up. When I pressed the ignition I let off the brake seemingly too early, because as soon as I did so, it putted to a halt. Turned it over on a jump and chalked it up to leaving a light on or old/week battery. The second and third time, about two and three weeks later was reason to be because of the same cause. Then the occasional not starting turned into needing a jump every time I used the vehicle. I took it to two auto supply stores to get codes on the issue. Onr shop said bad alternator diode, the other a bad alternator and bad battery. Then the battery blew up. I killed the car when I got home and tried to start it up again to see if the battery held a charge. When I tried to turn it over again, I pushed the button immediately after pressing it off. I imagine I tried to start it too soon to when I killed it because there was a deep boom, to find out the battery blew up. There was a large hole in thr side of it. So I put in a new/used/ larger battery that was never able to start the car itself so I continued jumping it every time I used it snd never turning it off while running errands. At one point I had a friend put his multimeter to use to test the alternstor. Those numbers where all over the place, jumping up and down on an idle. At this point ive chalked it up to a bad diode, parasitic drain, or bad wiring. Help! I can't afford to fix this thing.

- Cedar Creek, TX, USA

The starter on this car completely died at about 56,000 miles. I was in a parking lot and the car wouldn't start at all. Honda was responsive when I reached out to ask if the part was under warranty and they gave me a $300 gift card for my trouble even though the warranty expired. My concern is that when I searched this issue online, a lot of other people with a 2015 CRV have issues with the starter. I believe the part is faulty, and could be a safety risk depending on your situation. I was lucky to get stuck on my own on a warm day in a safe area. I had purchased the car certified pre-owned in 2018 and am just shocked that a part which is so vital to the basic functioning of the car would die within a few years. I wanted to make a report so that this is on record and would hopefully lead to a recall.

- East Windsor, NJ, USA

My battery has had issues for the past 3 years. I've put in 3 batteries in the past 3 years and I'm still experiencing issues where my car won't start after only sitting for a day. It's been getting worse as well. I took it to the dealership and they thought they found the parasitic battery drain but it's since gotten worse. My car has been dead 3 times after only sitting for a day since the dealership 'found the problem.'

- Blacksburg, VA, USA

The car has starter issues, I've replaced battery, key battery and had mechanic look at relays, starter and push button starter, couldn't fix it. Also during rain, the car has leak problem on the roof area where the indoor lights are located. I've also noticed the wiper blades don't touch the windshield. I have tried different brands and still don't have the blades touch the windshield. I drive car to work 3 days a week and been patient about it. I purchased the vehicle used and had only 17000 miles. Bought gap insurance due to it being used car. When raining it's parked when it leaks during heavy rains. It's takes 5 to 10 attempts when trying to start. I believe the car was involved in accident but not reported. I purchased it in 2018, it has some body damage but didn't question it. Had bad tires and got new ones. Lately I've notice electrical issues when attempting to start. Look at all fuses. Still no starter fixed. Is there any way to check these issues, even Honda couldn't solve the starter problems.

- Belton, MO, USA

Shuts off when half way backed out of the garage. Sometimes takes up to 14 tries to start the vehicle. Gauges function properly but doesnt start. No clicking just nothing. Had it to shop and tbey couldnt find anything wrong. Has been going on since end of 2019.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

Car has had problems starting intermittently when parked for the past 6 months. Takes 5-10 tries to start the car before it will start up. Have replaced the battery but the problem still persists.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

Since I have gotten the 2015 Honda CR-V 5 years ago, I have randomly had difficulty starting my car. I have brought it to numerous dealerships to only be told the battery is bad. I have replaced the battery several times but the issue still occurs. The dealership has offered no other support, but then to replace the battery. Today, 09/07/2020, I tried to start my car and it did not start. It just made the coughing sound but would not start. It took multiple tries until it starts. I hope Honda fixes this issue as I notice many other drivers are having this issue.

- White Plains, NY, USA

The car does not start instantly when pushing the start button, it takes 4-5 tries to start.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Car periodically will not start auxiliary will come on click click sound takes several tries before the vehicle will start I bought the car a year ago from the dealership car is five years old I've had a 2002 or 2004 Honda CRV I've never had this difficulty is there a starter or electrical recall.

- North Waterboro, ME, USA

Car cuts out shortly after starting while backing out of driveway several times per week. Restarts after stopping, and putting in park. Has happened 75-100 times from 2019-now(4/29/20)

- Manchester, MO, USA

This has been an ongoing issue. Car won't start at times. The most recent incident I was getting gas at wawa then got back in and car wouldn't turn over and dash board lights stated flickering and a buzzing sound was coming from under the dashboard. Then on a side street it took 3 attempts to start. I took to mechanic who changed the starter 2 different times in 2 days. And now it won't start again. Also my oil is either burning or leaking out. I have had that addressed by a mechanic as well. That too was never figured out on multiple attempts by hall Honda who reported it as not even happening. And now again there is no oil in the car. I have been diligent about maintenance and oil changes. I have broken down in this car on side streets, in public parking places and in unsafe areas. I thought I was gettting a good dependable vehicle with Honda. But I have had nothing but problems.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Battery drains and car will not start. Car gives no warning of drain. New larger battery does not solve problem. Problem repeats on 6 week cycle.

- Kingsport, TN, USA

Battery keeps going dead after after not being used for less than a week. The battery has been replaced in Jan 2019 and the new battery has died two times already both time heavy corrosion has appeared around the positive battery terminal. A charge overnight has allowed me to start the car and get it to the dealer who claims, every time, that the battery is ok.. a web search came up with a possible service bulletin 16-011 (which is corrosion of the harness and wiring between the battery and sensors.) I have an ailing wife and never know when I have to take her somewhere in an emergency and the battery is dead. Waiting for a tow truck of an emergency vehicle is safety problem. Why isnt a recall being made?

- Apollo Beach, FL, USA

About six months after I bought the car, the car would not start. During this time, the car would make a cranking sound but would not catch. It took several tries of me pushing the start button for the car to start. That day I brought it to Honda and Honda told me it was a bad battery so they replaced it. Three months later the same issue happened except this time the car would not start. I had the car towed to Honda and they said it was a bad battery and replaced it. This continues to happen every three-six months however Honda is no longer replacing the battery as they cannot duplicate the issue. There are no lights being left on in my car. I do not have an alarm system. The car will be parked over night and in the morning or early afternoon it will not start or take several tries of me pushing the start button for it to start. It will make a cranking sound when it tries to start but will not catch or takes several tries. Honda has acknowledged there is an issue with the car starting for the 2015 CRV model but stated they do not know how to fix it.

- White Plains, NY, USA

I am writing you because I had to have the started replaced on my Honda 2015 CR-V. the VIN number is: [xxx]; va license [xxx]; mileage 47,332. It is unreasonable to have a vehicle of that year and such a low mileage with starter problems and having the started replaced. The final bill for the work conducted was $727.16, including parts, labor and taxes. I suspect that starter problems are inherited from a poor design where the starter is exposed to excessive heat from the manifold. Therefore, all Cr-vs' designed in a same manner are relegated to the same flaw. Consequently, all owners of the same type of vehicle are forced to incur the unreasonable cost of having to replace the starter at such low mileage. Done information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Norfolk, VA, USA

Battery discharges frequently (car will not start) beginning when less than three years old, new battery same problem. Happens randomly. Dealer could not find problem (even though it happened once in their shop). Not related to frequent short trips (dealer suggestion) as we tracked occurrence with different trip lengths with same unpredictable results. Keeping battery on charger daily seems to help, but must be done daily or else problem reoccurs. Problem happens after shutting vehicle off and restarting -- can be after short stop (shopping) or overnight (in garage). Clearly there is a defect -- short"; relay" have heard of others with similar problem same make and model but different years. Honda dealer has been no help and now vehicle is off warranty.

- Newport, ME, USA

Honda CR-V needs random jump starts despite having a new battery. Problem began less than a year of ownership. Headlights dim on occasion after initial start as if the vehicle was powered by battery alone instead of alternator. Dealership initially stated that it was the battery and then said that they could not find the problem. I asked the mechanics if the car's computer did self diagnostics after stopping the engine. They said they wouldn't know until towed after experiencing the problem. Problem occurs after shutting down engine. It's completely random and occurs about once a month. I can tell the night before it needs a jump when they Honda CR-V hesitates before starting.

- Springfield, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. when the vehicle was started, the battery failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. West county Honda (15532 manchester rd, ellisville, mo 63011, (636) 391-6900) diagnosed the vehicle, but did not find a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

Multiple Honda batteries died on the same car. Original battery died within months of purchasing brand new car. The dealer replaced then the replacement did the same thing. They replaced it. Now the battery is dying again. Will not hold a charge for even 20 minutes. Wake up in the morning. Dead. Jump it. Dead at the very next stop. There are many many many stories on Honda message boards all over the internet of people experiencing the same exact thing. I'm a single woman who has to be on the road at night. I could be murdered in a parking lot trying to jump start the car when it dies after 10 - 20 minutes. Honda knows this is happening to many people and they are doing nothing to fix it.

- El Campo, TX, USA

The vehicle always seemed to have issues when idling. After 3 years, it turns out that the alternator had a bad diode. I replaced the battery after getting stuck and then followed up with a diagnostic of the starter, alternator and battery. Immediately after replacing the battery, the alternator was only charging the battery 84%. in addition, it seems that there is an issue with the batteries used by Honda and some other possible issues with the electrical system as per online blogs. To be honest, my vehicle is 38 months old and has approx 51K miles, making it out of warranty. It would also be fair to say that after having work done at the dealer through out the years that this issue should have shon up or been addressed sooner. It is also of my opinion that an extended warranty should have been issued on the electrical system.

- Irvington, NY, USA