So we were planning on getting a 2015 CRV EX AWD and on researching the car there seem to be a lot of vibration issues. Is it really that bad meaning a large majority have this issue or just a few cars? We are now on hold in making the purchase.
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I just bought my CRV EXL on Saturday. I sensed the vibration that day, but wanted to give it some time. So, here I am on Monday, commuted to work and felt the vibration while in Drive with my foot on the break at stop lights and slow highway traffic. Very annoying and slightly nauseating. Put the car in neutral, the vibration went away. It did seem like the issue was when the RPMs dropped below 600 or so. I took it in to the dealership within my 3-day return period today. They made me feel pretty confident that Honda will fix this. The service manager showed me the Honda alert pages that indicated that Honda was working on it. So, I took a leap of faith, and I decided not to return the car. I love everything else about it and couldn't think of an alternative. Drove the Nissan Rouge and didn't like the feel on the test drive. I would have test driven a Toyota Rav4, but I have had a great experience with Honda and hope that they can fix this vibration issue. In the meantime, I will place it in neutral at stop lights if the vibration is annoying me.
I'm with you on hoping that Honda will fix this issue. Instead of putting in in neutral you could also turn on the head lights or rear defrost both raise the rpm high enough to stop the vibration at the stop lights but not the ones during light acceleration or coasting along at a low speed. Mine is from 30 to 60 km/hr. Hope this helps
So what was this "Honda alert pages" he showed you, was it something from Honda? Reason I ask is because 2 dealers told me they NEVER heard of any complaints about the vibration issues?
I just discovered this thread and the other (longer) one on this issue. I bought my 2015 EX in November and honestly don't recognize any of these symptoms. I would agree that when accelerating gently at low speeds with Econ on the CVT does seem to be "working" harder, like it can't quite generate enough torque to get the car moving. Once the car accelerates above about 20-25 mph it seems fine. I have never experienced any of the severe vibration/shuddering that so many others are describing. I have driven it in sub-zero weather, snow, rain, A/C on, A/C off, pretty much every condition I can think of. Very grateful that I have not experienced this issue.
I am a new owner of a 2015 CRV with the vibration issue at idle! It is not something that will settle down after "breaking it in". It is very annoying and nauseating. Honda has admitted it is an issue and on April 6th just released it's own you tube video...also all the dealers got letters. They say that "some" CRV owners are experiencing this but when I asked to have my CRV traded for one that didn't vibrate I was told that they "all" do it. "Be patient and wait for a fix". My opinion is that Honda will not be quick to fix this since it is not a safety issue. I've contacted motor trend wondering why they gave it the nod as #1 SUV for 2015....their report is the reason I purchased this vehicle. I love everything else about the vehicle but I am so disappointed spending all that money when it vibrates annoyingly at idle. It's not just the drivers seat; it's the passenger as well. My recommendation would be not to buy a 2015 CRV until they come up with a fix. You may not notice it on a test drive. I didn't. It's minor sometimes but major at other times.
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We bought our crv in late Dec. and have not been happy with the vibration and shuttering. We have had meetings with the dealership and zone manager and both agreed there was a problem and Honda is working on a fix. The roughness felt in acceleration from 20 to 50 mph is unacceptable and you feel the car engine is straining to reach the right gear. It is very irritating and we cannot help thinking this problem is very wearing on the transmission/ engine. The dealership in Nj admitted that several CRV's on the lot exhibited the same problem. We would never had bought this car had we test driven it beforehand. I would not recommend the 2015 CRV to anyone until a fix is found.
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I do not recommend this car to anyone. Our dealer admitted that most of the Honda CRV's on their lot have the problem. I am wondering why some do not experience the problem if they are all manufactured to the same specifications. What a joke when they said to come in and we could exchange for one that they test drove and it does not vibrate as much! The roughness in accelerating above 20 is very annoying and unpleasant and makes you feel the engine is straining. How long can this go on before there is a major breakdown with the transmission or engine?
2015 honda CRV vibration
I need to clarify some of my observations on the vibration issue with the 2015 honda crv
There are 2 different issues, that I think folks are not presenting clearly.
Vibration issue at idle.
Yes, if one is listening and feeling the car when the car is at a stop light with the brake pedal pressed. The car drops to below 600 rpm, and there is a
slight vibration that you will feel. There is nothing wrong with the car. And I believe other years of the Honda CRV had the same, I had a 2006 that had a harmonic vibration, but you get used to it. I don't think its a defect, other than maybe the type of engine mounts and the location of those engine mounts.
I think Honda is probably looking at a software upgrade to bump up the idle to eliminate this.
The second vibration, which most people are not being clear about is when you start moving from a stop. And I think this issue is a bigger problem
with the cvt transmission.
This is the issue I am hoping Honda is focusing on, and hopefully coming up with a fix.
When starting from a stop, you can definitely feel a vibration happening from the cvt transmission, and it seems the low rpm and the engine power are pushing against the belt in the cvt, and the cvt has problems with the torque. This to me is a huge reliability issue.
CVT's are supposedly more dependable, last longer because the transmisstion is a simpler design and less parts compared to a std auto transmission.
I expect my Honda's to last upwards of 225,000 miles with no major repairs.
I have owned all Hondas from new
1997 honda civic 350,000
1990 honda accord 225,000
2006 honda crv 225,000
So when properly maintained, I never once had a major repair to these cars. So I am hoping the same for the 2015 honda crv.
But that damn cvt vibration has me worried.
I need to clarify some of my observations on the vibration issue with the 2015 honda crv
There are 2 different issues, that I think folks are not presenting clearly.
Vibration issue at idle.
Yes, if one is listening and feeling the car when the car is at a stop light with the brake pedal pressed. The car drops to below 600 rpm, and there is a
slight vibration that you will feel. There is nothing wrong with the car. And I believe other years of the Honda CRV had the same, I had a 2006 that had a harmonic vibration, but you get used to it. I don't think its a defect, other than maybe the type of engine mounts and the location of those engine mounts.
I think Honda is probably looking at a software upgrade to bump up the idle to eliminate this.
The second vibration, which most people are not being clear about is when you start moving from a stop. And I think this issue is a bigger problem
with the cvt transmission.
This is the issue I am hoping Honda is focusing on, and hopefully coming up with a fix.
When starting from a stop, you can definitely feel a vibration happening from the cvt transmission, and it seems the low rpm and the engine power are pushing against the belt in the cvt, and the cvt has problems with the torque. This to me is a huge reliability issue.
CVT's are supposedly more dependable, last longer because the transmisstion is a simpler design and less parts compared to a std auto transmission.
I expect my Honda's to last upwards of 225,000 miles with no major repairs.
I have owned all Hondas from new
1997 honda civic 350,000
1990 honda accord 225,000
2006 honda crv 225,000
So when properly maintained, I never once had a major repair to these cars. So I am hoping the same for the 2015 honda crv.
But that damn cvt vibration has me worried.
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Thank you for the clarification. Very helpful. Seems to be just a handful one here who are trolling day and day out reposting the same information to gain attention.
I am a new owner to a forth gen CR-V, as stated in other threads. I have owned my '15 Touring model for less than a week and notice both the vibration at idle & the acclerating issue. I thought it was just a characteristic of a new car and that I wasn't used to how the CVT works. I do think that the low idle is causing the vibration, or at the very least, is a solid contributing factor to it. The engine gets noiser and starts to shake more when it idles down to around 600rpm.
Every other Honda I have owned has idled around 750rpm... My Civic and Fit idle at that speed just fine.
I spoke with a good friend of mine that works as a technician at the dealership I bought my CR-V from and he told me that they expect Honda to release a software update that should address the idle issue. He mentioned they had a similar issue with the 08+ model Accords and some of the Pilots. In any case, Honda IS looking into it. That is the first part of a solution right?
Every other Honda I have owned has idled around 750rpm... My Civic and Fit idle at that speed just fine.
I spoke with a good friend of mine that works as a technician at the dealership I bought my CR-V from and he told me that they expect Honda to release a software update that should address the idle issue. He mentioned they had a similar issue with the 08+ model Accords and some of the Pilots. In any case, Honda IS looking into it. That is the first part of a solution right?
From unnamed sources, there are a couple of CVT flashes that are being tested that will probably solve the shuddering. I suspect better motor mounts and steering column isolator fittings will remove the idle vibration. That is not an inexpensive fix. I doubt that they will change the lower idle speed as that is a way to get better MPG. The other way to get better MPG is to strengthen the flywheel and put a larger starter on the engine and do the start/stop at stop signs and red lights. that too has its own vibration issue, but it is very short. Many GM vehicles offer start/stop as an option ( they call it Eco version ).
In past car designs, the more the motor mount absorbs vibration, the shorter the life of the mount.
In past car designs, the more the motor mount absorbs vibration, the shorter the life of the mount.
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I have the same problems - both of them - idle vibration and the vibration at low speeds. I do a lot of driving in the city - DC - and 25 to 35 mph is the main zone of the problem. It feels like the car is in the wrong gear.
Had I known this I would not have bought this car. It really drives me crazy.
Had I known this I would not have bought this car. It really drives me crazy.
2015 CRV Vibration issue, how bad is it?
Bad for a few, not bad for many.
10 1/2 months old and 8,100 miles and still no issues! 32-36 mpg in mixed driving. Quiet, comfortable, powerful, and a joy to drive. It was mfg 12/2014 in Ohio and purchased in St Louis 01/2015.
Bad for a few, not bad for many.
10 1/2 months old and 8,100 miles and still no issues! 32-36 mpg in mixed driving. Quiet, comfortable, powerful, and a joy to drive. It was mfg 12/2014 in Ohio and purchased in St Louis 01/2015.
its not that bad. There is more vibration with the cvt vs the auto 5 speed. But the cvt wasnt a nauseating for me. I personally purchased the Crv for its outstanding long term value and to me the cvt needs some time testing. The vibrations I felt were at idle and at highway cruising speeds. they were relatively minor. Some people would notice some wouldn't. If that makes sense. For what it's worth I personally like the softer ride of the 2014 and if I did it all over again I would opt for a certified pre owned with low mileage over the new ones. When Honda works out the minor bugs with the cvt I would reconsider. Just one opinion though.
I have a newly purchased CRV Ex AWD with now about 300 miles. I have a low RPM vibration that I don't feel is an issue. I consider it an artifact of today's cars that are trying to milk every mile per gallon they can get out of the car. I had another car that did this, although it would correct itself when the RPMs dropped low enough to cause the vibration. I have not noticed any other vibration, although I have had it at speed on the highway only a couple of brief times. I do notice sometimes that the car shifts when I personally would not shift it, but that's any automatic. It's geared towards gas savings, not sporting around. I'm getting pretty much the same gas mileage in the CRV as I got on my previous Mazda3, which WAS a bit more geared towards sporting around, and the CRV is a heavier car. The vibration was noticeable when I test drove the car and has not changed. I would beware of the fact that they test drive with the air on, so if you want a good idea of what the vibration will be at its worst, turn everything off.
For me, personally, this vibration at the level it happens to me would have no factor in my decision about this car. YMMV.
For me, personally, this vibration at the level it happens to me would have no factor in my decision about this car. YMMV.
For those who want more info, there is a "Vibrations at idle" thread elsewhere in the Forum. It now has over 3000 posts. There is extensive discussion about the Modes 1, 2 and 3 vibrations (i.e., not just at idle) identified by Honda in its latest YouTube video. They released it in August. An earlier (April) YouTube video from Honda also responds to the vibrations issue.
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I have taken three Cr-V's for a test drive and sensed the idle vibration in one of them. It wasn't terrible, but it was definitely noticeable.
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