2015 & 2016 Honda CR-V Vibration Issue Observation - Please read the description

[@CaniceTang]

I have my 2015 Honda CRV for about 10 months and experienced the same vibration issue from day 1. I used to shift the gear to neutral to stop the vibration until last month, I happened to find a very simple and easy way to get rid of the vibration when idling at the red light! How to do it? When the vibration occurs, simply turn the steering wheel to left or right. Please note, you are not actually turning the front wheels, just attempting to turn it. Once you feel the steering wheel a little bit tight, you can let go of it. Instantly you will feel the unusual vibration going away. I guess the power steering system may put some force to the engine and acts the effort like you turn on the A/C or headlights. Everybody has this uncomfortable issue can give it a try. It works!

[@shobuddy]

I really hope Honda addresses this issue. The vibration I experience at a complete stop on my three week old CR-V is unacceptable. Unfortunately I was not aware of this issue before purchasing and did not hit any stop lights on my test drive.

[@dZaq]

I didn't notice the vibration on mine until I first used the "eco" button. I feel like it's associated with Honda's attempt to maximize fuel efficiency.

[@johnsonl3656]

My 2011 Camry SE and 2014 Highlander LE Plus also vibrate at idle/stoplight like this CR-V, but I barely notice it unless I really concentrate on it. It doesn't bother me a bit. I think it is a very common vibration for most non-luxury cars. People who are too sensitive to vibration should buy a luxury crossover like the RDX instead of the CR-V. I was looking for a crossover and kind of concerned about the vibration issue that people complained on many CR-V forums, but after seeing many videos about it, they didn't bother me at all. The CR-V is on my short list next year when I buy a new car.

[@UltraHydrophobiccoat]

I purchased my 2015 CR-V on 11/01/2014. The dealer didn't has the color I wanted, so they transported my wanted color from another dealer. When the car arrived it was around 6pm. I didn't get chance to do a drive test. The next morning when I drove the brand-new car (36miles) and waited for traffic light I felt the car vibrated pretty bad. I immediately drove the car back to dealer. The Honda dealer let me drove the car to their Service Department. The guy there said the car is normal, no vibration. How it is normal with vibrating seats and vibrating window glass (when window glass is lowered to half). I have a Chrysler Town & Country Minivan that I have drove for over six years I didn't feel that bad vibration. I wanted to exchange to another one, but they said the car is normal, they don't want to change it for me. The dealer said the Honda engineer from headquarter will come within 2 weeks. They will let him inspect my car. Two weeks later the Honda dealer called me and let me drive the back to their service department. 3 hours later they called me and told me the Honda Engineer said the car is normal!! One week after my purchase of the lemon car. Honda did a survey and I complained the vibration problem to the guy who called me. He is very rude said he is doing survey and don't want to listen the car problem. FXXK Honda, what's your purpose for the survey?!! The Honda dealer and the Honda engineer are telling lie. They don't want to resolve the problem, they just lie in front of the truth of vibration. I have drove 25000 mile so far, the vibration worse, and I feel dizzy when I wait for traffic light. If you want to buy Hond CRV, please think about it twice, and do a drive test carefully. This will be my last Honda car. I hope Honda will be fined for another $70 million for unreported safety problem. Honda sucks.

[@maliburide]

+UltraHydrophobiccoat You and EVERYONE that bought a Honda CRV 2015 are now in a Class Action law suit against Honda. The Class Action suit out of the State of Ohio court and these consolidated suits are for everyone in the United States that bought a 2015 Honda CRV.

[@SportbikeUnitedRiderz]

Just bought a brand new 2018 Honda Pilot EX-L (V6) and after about a week, I started to notice a faint vibration and humming sound coming from the gearbox and steering wheel going anywhere between 55-75 mph. It doesn't happen all the times just on occasions (on or off the Eco button). I was puzzled so decided to take it the service department. They didn't have a clue but several people I spoke to. 2 being Honda tech workers and a couple of Honda vehicle owners, they all confirmed it was the activation of the VCM technology as they also felt the slight vibration. After watching a few VCM videos and reading about it, I've come to the conclusion that on/off of the VCM is the cause of the slight vibration. The non-active cylinders saving fuel causes slight vibration. Again, some people might not even notice it, but some drivers may. I've gotten used to it and will see how it works going forward. It only has 1700 miles, so I have until I think 100k miles for the tranny and motor with regards to warranty. Love my car so I'll stick with it and what to see what happens. If anybody else has a Honda Pilot or any other current 2015 and newer Honda vehicle, PLEASE share your experience here or notify me through You Tube email. What even more bizarre is that I contacted a representative at American Honda and they don't have a clue of what VCM is nor did they tell me it could be what I was experiencing - go figure. 🤣 Thank you, Here's a video I found that explains VCM. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnq9gWNmZ5mmqqc

[@sahmadi1000]

Thanks. I was going to buy a used 2015 because of the CVT transmission but now I changed my mine. I will look at the 2014.

[@protectyourcar5889]

SHAH some of the 2014 got vibrant too... careful. 14-15-16 honda crv all vibrations... Best is go buy 2017 rav4 hybrid good gas... and headlight is Led built in super bright.

[@dillonlewallen7086]

2014 have some issues to

[@dillonlewallen7086]

Vtc actuators break

[@Codeysius]

Ok Band Nerd

[@davidgrowden769]

I bought my wife a 2015 CRV in May 2015 and it has not vibrated on us we love it. It is a great SUV comfortable ride and gets great gas milage. We have put 19000 miles on it and no issues

[@jerrywoods3256]

It's new now and still vibrates, it will only get worse 1-2 years down the line. Reason being, holding off on my purchase. Great video quality!

[@oservin]

Honda release service bulleting 11/04/2015 on the shaking of the seat. The fix calls for replacing two radiator bushings and replacing the seat's head rest. Hope this actually fixes.

[@gregorymichelotti9350]

My 2015 CR-V has this vibration also most noticed when at at stop sign.

[@nowanii]

Thanks for the great explanation and video work of what the issue is. I had read a lot of comments about this and I expected a lot more shaking. It probably would not bother me but now I know what to look out for when I go to the dealer. I will have them turn everything off and get the RPM's down as much as possible and see if it bother me. You are dead on about being hypersensitive to something you were just told about. On the flip side my old Honda vibrates a lot at 250k miles so worst case is I am already used to it! lol

[@maliburide]

+nowanii Different vibration on your old Honda.

[@chrisina4677]

Why is THIS the only crossover on the market right now that vibrates like this?? None of the others do. Ford, Subaru, Toyota, Chevy, Kia, Mazda, Hyundai, BMW, Nissan, Volkwagon, etc. None of them do this. So I crossed the Honda off my list - as it was too bothersome for me. I'd prefer Honda to fix it, but they don't seem to care. So Adios Honda!!

[@mozillagenesis]

4 cyls vibrate. You think this is bad, you should have been in my old Kia Spectra, 1.8. It vibrated like a lawn mower by the time it got to 200,000 miles. The vibration in that Honda direct injected 2.4 was by design because of "cylinder offset" to improve efficiency. Check out "Alex on Autos" review of the 2015 CRV to get a better explanation of it.

[@konraddieselpower3633]

Honda does have a software update to address this issue. Mine used to do the same thing. Software re-flash and updating the Transmission mount to a 2016 one fixed the issue for me.

[@Soloboi_12]

Did you have to come out of pocket?

[@ui7183]

Is there a bulletin for the software update . You can tell if they remap the ecu to tune it on the rpms when at a stop to 800rpm instead of 600rpm they wouldn't have this dam issue

[@wuxihu]

There is a vibration recall, I believe. Just got my car serviced for the exact reason a couple of days ago, the dealer put or replaced some radiator mount/flanges and also a few software update. The vibration is still there but much better.

[@giovannipacheco8730]

@Sean _ like a 5-6 hour repair

[@applepoop10]

These engines have a solid valve train and the rocker arms need to adjust every 80k miles. Due to the fact that they tighten up over time; that can also contributes to vibration. My Honda Element with a K24A2 swap vibrates like mad at idle and it’s worse with the A/C on.

[@TheCoolOwen]

I bought a 2016 from an old lady with just 15,000 miles, and my passenger said they thought the car was idling roughly. I am guessing it could use a fuel induction service. Will try turning on lights and increasing fan speed if it makes a difference.

[@matthewf.5761]

We've got a 2005 2.0L CRV with the K20 similar to the RSX's (overseas version) here in the Philippines and oddly, it does the complete opposite. It idles really smooth at idle, to the point I've almost turned the key again thinking the engine's still off lol, but when the AC is on (100 degree temps here as well, specially in the summer), it starts to vibrate like such. Anything on my console like a coin or two would vibrate and is noticeable with a bottle in the cupholder like in your vid, Motor mounts seem ok, since there's basically no vibration when the AC's off but I'm suspecting that the AC compressor is either lacking or overfilled with refrigerant. Anyways, nice 2015 CRV and great vid quality! Hope your issue got fixed with the TSB :)

[@devotionalsuja]

6 years on and yest I test drove the HR V with the 18 inch wheel and the seat vibration was strong enough to make me dizzy after an hour of driving. Despite all the practicality and my liking for the cat, I decided against it. The 18 inch wheel could have made it worse and noticeable and I never tried the 16 inch trim to be able to compare.

[@Ulieq]

That would annoy the crap out of me. Glad you folks are getting your day in court.

[@marcluffy5161]

This is the new earthdreams engine design. They offset the cylinders on purpose which makes the engine even more un balanced. They do this for fuel reasons and piston friction. But this engine needs engine mounts that are SERIOUS heavy duty ones with active mounts. But they will wear quick.

[@mlai2546]

Just bought 2015 Honda CRV Touring and it vibrates as you described.

[@rvnot1one1]

At how many miles did you started noticing? When does the vibration happens?

[@mlai2546]

When I managed to drive long enough to warm up the engine then I start to notice the vibration. I think its in all CRVs with AWD and CVT. If you don't drive on stop and go traffic, you won't notice it.

[@shpala]

+Michael Lai ... Exactly. My 2016 Touring does the same thing. Until the engine warms up you don't notice it. Or if you are not in stop and go traffic.

[@mlai2546]

+shpala I went to Honda for services and apparently they have fix for it. I read that 2016 models don't have the problem. are you sure you got 2016 model? or did you buy it in 2016?

[@shpala]

+Michael Lai I have a 2016 model. Don't you think I know what I bought? Although I did have the same thought when I was told that this problem shouldn't exist on 2016 cars. I verified on the Honda website using my VIN that it is indeed a 2016 model. I've read other people complain about this problem on 2016 models too.

[@brendasmonskey972]

I bought a 2018 Honda HRV two days ago, and my son noticed front passenger seat vibration while idled at stoplights and in park. It is very annoying, and the dealership said there's nothing they can do to fix it. C'mon Honda, you geniuses can fix this! I really wish he noticed it on the test drive....but we never sat in the car with it idling in park. Call me a former Honda lover.

[@lazyrider6918]

Well, I picked up a 2015 Honda Cr-V EX with 65k highway miles for $13k in PRISTINE condition in and out including new set of Michelin Defender tires, new brakes and rotors. Yes, there is some vibration at idle without any accessories on, but if you have heat on, air conditioner or flick the headlights on and it goes away. I totally get how paying close to $30k, this would be a sore spot, but is it really that big of a deal????? Especially if you pick these up cheap nowadays. All you really need to do is slightly turn wheel to engage power steering and hold it there at a light and the vibration stops too. The 2014's do it too, btw.

[@sirmagyar8158]

The problem is with the VCM engines. However, Honda complains they fixed it in the 2016. Either way, the only Honda's I will own will be there NON-VCM engine. Which would be the 2008 or older. Not only are the VCM engines trash, but the fact that you have to put in 1QT of oil for every 1000 miles you drive is horrible.

[@r0me0ne]

Video quality is great! Do you mind sharing what kind of camera you're using? Thanks

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

romeojo Sure thing. It's just a Sony a5100 with the kit lens (16-50mm). I know it's more capable with a real lens but I only use it like a 'Point & Shoot' so the kit lens is good enough. :)

[@tangofizz77]

romeojo The reason is his compression settings. Most HD DSLR cameras can capture this high, but KZbin compresses the bejevus out of it.

[@janepopick14]

Unfortunately the 2016 CRV also vibrates. I had 2 honda dealers check the car and filed a complaint with Honda of America. They tried to tell me this is normal. Shame on you Honda.

[@duston1994]

Same

[@raythemanroe]

Read the information on the Earth Dreams engine for the CRV.. Honda is off setting the crank which improved performance but added a low idle vibration on the new VTECH engines.. This isn't going away until they are phased out for the non VTECH turbo engines..

[@augusthymathew]

Great video. Thanks for posting

[@clibat]

It has to be the power brakes that are causing the issue. That is the only variable being removed when you use the E-Brake instead of the foot brake. I certainly don't know how computers work inside cars, but I would guess that there is logic in there that says... If headlights, A/C, or Rear Defroster are on, then force RPM up.... I would think that they could do a software update that says... If power brakes are in use and speed is equal to 0, then keep the RPM up to 800?

[@shahram72]

My new one does this too. I am like you on this, it seems normal on a car of this caliber. But like others say, it is possible to make it not vibrate and they should have done something different.

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

shahram72 I've read on the CRV forums that it's believed that the problem lies with the engine mounts. The Honda Accords have been using the same engine/transmission combination for a while now without the vibration issue. In the Accord, they use "hydraulic engine mounts", while on the CRV they do not and it's not clear why. If that's the case, it would be nice if Honda would issue a recall to retrofit those same engine mounts in customers' already purchased 2015 CRVs. But I imagine that cost would be huge. The will likely just bandaid this with a higher idle RPM or do nothing at all and hope people forget and just apply the hydraulic engine mounts in 2016 or 2017 CRVs. It probably comes down to the bean counters. What will cost more?... the loss of the burned customers loyalty or the cost of the recall and fix. They'll likely go with whatever's cheaper. =/

[@dieselboy808]

I was gonna get the 2015 crv touring but will wait til they solve this issue. I have a 2013 civic touring and it's smooth as silk, you can't even tell it's on once you do turn it on, in fact I've gone to start it once or twice cos I forgot I had already turned it on!

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

dieselboy808 I completely agree on holding out until they resolve it. My VW Tiguan was like that and I've made the same mistake in turning the car on while it was already idling. I miss it still sometimes - it was a much more refined car on many aspects then this CRV (though more expensive). I just don't miss paying for premium fuel, piss-poor mpg, delay in throttle response, touche brakes, numerous mechanical repairs (under warranty/recall), and smaller overall backseat & cargo room.

[@dieselboy808]

Ya i considered the tiguan R line, but all the things u mentioned about it is what made me think twice. Someone posted a way of improving the vibration problem which was to increase the rpm by turning the highbeams on, and there was a noticeable improvement. So I thought maybe because I always have the aircon and radio on that maybe I wouldn't notice the vibration as much. But I would feel much better if they actually address the issue. I am also considering the 2013 RDX slightly used with low mileage.

[@bombidude]

Just got my tsb done at the dealership yesterday.. much better now.

[@ericgrayphoto]

bombidude Two months later, is it still vibration-free? About to have this done.

[@bombidude]

@@ericgrayphoto good yes

[@ericgrayphoto]

bombidude Great! Which mode fix (or fixes) did they do?

[@bombidude]

@@ericgrayphoto mode 1

[@ThrowingShade]

I'm so glad I saw someone mention this issue in a video! I am getting ready to buy soon, couldn't decide between a 2016 CR-V Touring or a 2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited. I guess the next step would be scrutinously test driving each.

[@maliburide]

+ThrowingShade DOn't buy a CRV until they fix this. It will be a nightmare. I'm living a nightmare!

[@mitzykirkendall5591]

I have a CRV 2015. I hate this car for the vibration. I get dizzy all the time. It was my worst decision in my life. I am going to sell it.

[@maliburide]

+Mitzy Kirkendall you know it!

[@danielkim208]

How is the car now? my 2016 crv also has same issue and just learned honda did low rpm setting for better fuel efficiency, but I’m kinda worried that vibration causes any problem. Any problems you’ve encountered so far?

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

108k now, no issues! Still has idle vibration due to the rpms dropping to 600rpms but it never got any worse nor cause any long-term problems. Just a little annoying but overall very minor and nothing to be concerned about. :)

[@bobbritches846]

USA TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) # 15-046 - Honda's fix for this issue I believe.

[@jobean83]

I have a 2016 crv and I am also experiencing this vibration. As well my CVT is super bumpy between 100rmps and 1500rpms. Has anyone else noticed any correlation with the vibration and bumpy "shifting" crv's?Thanks!

[@adalbertodearmas5496]

May be it's cause the transmission liear solenoid are done. it must be replaced and the cvt fluid too

[@guitarwinds]

Great vid, will avoid getting a used 2015 CRV

[@EndlesSuffering]

Avoid anything with a 4 cylinder in it, shit will wear out the engine mounts way too quick.

[@ALTN8NRG]

Your suggested fix sounds do-able. I guess Honda should just route the lower idle to the Eco mode button.

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

ALTN8NRG That's actually a damn good idea! Seems completely reasonable to me.

[@FabrizioCicolin]

Is it true that vibration issue is only for CR-V with automatic transmission? Thanks

[@Katmandu2]

What you are feeling is the New Direct Injection engine.They are very diesel-like in their operation. Hense, the small vibration one feels at idle. Small price to pay for a 15% gain in power and best of all a 15% gain in fuel economy. Goolgle.... Direct Injection engine

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

Katmandu2 DI engines have been around for quite some time now with many makes and models using it long before Honda *finally* decided to put into their CRV - they're actually pretty late in the game here. My 2010 VW Tiguan for example, the car I traded in for to purchase this 2015 CRV, had direct injection and had absolutely no vibration detectable. Direct Injection, from what I've read, doesn't necessarily mean the engine vibrates more, but tends to be louder with their clicking sounds as their fuel injectors are much higher PSI. Also, they require a bit more maintenance since their valves can't be cleaned by a fuel additive and eventually get fouled up and need a rather costly manual cleaning (if you can't do it yourself). With that said, like in my description, one of the only professional reviews that mentions the 15' Honda CRV vibration issue, Alex on Auto's mentions why *honda's DI engine in particular* vibrates more than other cars at the 5: 45 mark : kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6SQf6FvhceinLs The Honda Accords have been using the same engine/transmission combination for a while now without the vibration issue. In the Accord, they use "hydraulic engine mounts", while on the CRV they do not and it's not clear why.

[@Katmandu2]

Why would Honda not use hydraulic motor mounts in the CRV.? Newer DI engines no longer suffer carbon build up on the valve stems. That issue was largely solved by PCM changes with timing. Google it.

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

Katmandu2 That's a good question. bfy.tw/14t2 :) Thanks for the info regarding newer DI engines - good to know. Honestly, if I had to guess why they didn't use hydraulic motor mounts is probably cost. I hadn't even heard of that technology until recently. Pretty cool stuff. www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2941903 When I made this video and mentioned 'the vibration reminded me of the time I used to modify my old mustang', I didn't mention that I had also installed urethane motor mounts (supposedly for less torque loss over stock rubber mounts). www.maximummotorsports.com/Urethane-Motor-Mounts-1996-04-46L-Mustang-P926.aspx These mounts combined with the more aggressive cams installed, lol, the vibration was pretty obnoxious. The lopey exhaust note was sweet thought!

[@Katmandu2]

Katmandu2 Good stuff Kinh. Should put to rest where the vibration is coming from. Hopefully, Honda will install hydraulic motor mounts for those owners who can't stand the vibration.

[@falconkangaroo6507]

Hi, from my perspective, it is the Engine carbon deposit problem. This is so famous for direct fuel ejection resulting in engine carbon deposits. You need to clean them and match the engine with the computers. Do them periodically. Honda tries to level up the fuel efficiency, but this is a kind of side effect. Poor Honda!!!!!!!

[@JAHSHIFT]

I have a 2012 CR-V EX-L and it also does this.

[@jabers5202]

Could you tell me how to regulate it?

[@949surferdude]

My 2016 Accord ex-l vibrates. Of course i didnt notice it until after i drove it of the lot. My two Toyotas 04 and 13 there NO f...ng vibration.

[@GearObsession]

Great job!!! Awesome video!!!

[@paulsaari4578]

i have a euro civic with vibration. i used stp injector cleaner and cure my problems for a while. so its sometings with the fule injectors

[@2Peaches23]

Thanks for the video. My 2015 crv does not vibrate.

[@OldCootProductReviews]

Just for clarification, is the 2016 4 cylinder 2 wheel drive having the same problem? Or is it only the 2016 all-wheel drive 4 cylinder that has this problem?

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

Any 2015-16 CR-V with the CVT which was all of them if I recall. But the shaking is not the same across all models and the severity varies. You can get lucky or unlucky or you can be overly sensitive to it or not notice or care. It's the combination of high sensitivity to vibrations and getting unlucky is where people reported feeling ill. I had all 3 TSB fixes done and it didn't help. Honda, to this day refuses to address it further. I just live with it. Many people, as you may have noticed claim that's just how 4 cylinder engines are. That may be, but my previous CUV experience absolutely none of it. So perhaps they just have better vibration dampening.

[@OldCootProductReviews]

@@Sprinkles-BtE So the 6 cylinder engines didn't have the problem?

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

@@OldCootProductReviews I don't believe they ever offered the CR-V with a 6 cylinder engine. I don't know if all 6 cylinder engines are inherently better at NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness). However, if you really want to ensure you don't get a Honda CR-V that vibrates, then just avoid the 2015-16 Honda CR-V models. All the previous years and later years are fine. It has to do with the combination of their crappy engine mounts and off-set cylinder design and manufacture tolerances that vary slightly.

[@OldCootProductReviews]

@@Sprinkles-BtE so for clarity, 2015 and the 2016 years had this problem? A 2014 does not?

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

@@OldCootProductReviews Yup. only the 2015-16 years. The 2014 is vibration free. The 2014 also has a 5 speed transmission vs a CVT which many people seem to prefer but has slightly less fuel mileage (2-3 hwy mpg less). If I could do it all over again, I'd choose to save money and not buy my 15' and got a low mileage used 2013 or 2014 CR-V. I much prefer the look of the front fascia of the 2015-16 year models over the other years but who cares. This isn't a sports car, this is a practical grocery getter, lol. Aesthetics is low priority.

[@Good1vibes]

Are all 2015 like this bc I'm planning to a get a new one off the lot?

[@sabaideemtb8646]

I just bought 2015 Honday CRV 3 week ago. Take it back to dealer 3 time already about vibration. They replace engine mount already. Vibration still there. It is annoying to me. I am waiting what they gonna do for me next. Basicall they said the car was made like that. I think in the long run it is gonna get worse.

[@sarajohnson7547]

SaBaiDee MTB I took my Honda CR-V in for the vibration and they told me the fix would be a grand but it’s not something that needs to be fixed as it won’t cause any serious problems. They did say it will get worse though. I’ve since had my timing chain replaced since they said that was the issue and about 5 months later almost all my lights on my dash came on. Lights are off after the replacement of the timing chain but the shaking is still there

[@pankeshmehta1354]

This is a BIG defect and Honda need to fix it. I have 2015 CRV and has been waiting for Mode 1 fix (checkout KZbin video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmrNZJuNdtVmi6M) since Dec 2014. The issue has killed my new 2015 CRV experience; I and my family will NEVER buy Honda. The way I was treated by Honda customer service is another reason we will stay away from Honda.

[@Gmc-s2k]

How to repair this problem? Anyone else has had theirs fixed ? My daughter has a 2016 only 45,000 miles. No problems yet. I'm wondering if or when it happens .

[@carlosgj1308]

The minimum rpm it’s 750 so 600 it’s low that’s why it vibrates and it’s economical so you should regulate it

[@jabers5202]

Could you tell me how to regulate it?

[@Oaktwn16]

Is the direct injection I noticed it on my 2017 civic too as well

[@k.skyl1n3zz]

2012-2014 5 auto does the same apparently

[@xicazen1]

This kind of vibration i noticed on all automatic vehicles because the little torque is present on the transmission turbine trough the automatic transmission... that's it. Don't want this idle vibration? Buy a standar shifting car.

[@danielkim208]

How is the car now??

[@marktuyet]

seems like it's across their their entire line

[@Mebob2001]

im saying they recall them and install newer engine mounts

[@Ken-vl4wk]

First we had Nissan Pathfinder transmission issues and now this. Two class action lawsuits that proves Japanese cars are less reliable than people think.

[@rjdef9534]

Consumer Reports reliability data is a collected from a non random survey unlike reputable institutions such as J. D. Powers. Consumer Reports surveys are CR member exclusive. In other words you have to purchase and be a member of a biased (cult like) magazine that constantly ranks on domestic vehicles in order to fill out the survey. Therefore, CRs reliability data never correlates with non-biased random surveys. When data is compared, CR’s reliability data is always tainted toward the direction of the big 3 (Toyota, Subaru, Honda). That’s not to say the survey is useless, it just means you need to subtract for perception instinct of CR’s customer base. To prove a point, just google 2015 Honda CRV vibration issues. I think this Consumer Reports highly rated junk box vibrated the brains out of the Consumer Reports auto authors. Just google it. How could CR recommend this vehicle? It's a Honda, that's how. Cult following

[@jamesjones9207]

Wow everyone should know 4 cylinder engines aren't as smooth as v6 v8 inline6 4banger vibrate especially when they try to take the balance shaft out in order to save parasitic drag on the engine

[@rogelio1381]

Have any one had a problem with crv 2016 ? I have one and I haven't noticed any vibration yet, but am Worry if I will .

[@LOTTENOLES]

I have a 2016 cry exl and there is annoying vibration sometimes at red lights.

[@sarab1404]

2016 CRV and having problem too at red light

[@theilon8558]

Do you fix the problem?thanks

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

I had the 3 TSB done from the Honda dealership but it didn't resolve the issue. You can still feel the vibration. We just live with it. The car has 68k miles on it now.

[@jremaine1]

@@Sprinkles-BtE how is the car holding out in general

[@sunshine0nu]

Anyone know about if 2017 crv have the same issue?

[@CC_Marauder]

We joined the class - action lawsuit for this issue.

[@edh2166]

how do you join this? i have a 2016 that does this

[@unclesalty7778]

@@edh2166 Same here even though it’s a year later !

[@chelseybrown7511]

have you had problems with your ABS?

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

I haven't had any issue with our ABS braking system but we only have 22k miles on ours. Our last oil change however, we were told we were due for a differential oil change already. But that's it besides the cost of oil changes ever 7.5k miles.

[@chelseybrown7511]

Kinh Williams I only have 10,500 miles on mine. we bought it November of 2015. have to go get it looked at should be under warranty. 3 years or 35,000 miles.

[@protectyourcar5889]

Honda dealer dont wanna fix my auntie 2016 crv ExL. It vibrates bad ass. He say no recall. Sry. We cant fix. Nothing wrong with it. My 2015 crv exl I complain so they did fix. Now not vibrating that bad anymore.

[@PuerinTheHunter]

Has anyone noticed any difference when turning on the headlights?

[@Robbydhjr]

I have a 2016 crv se and it vibrates a little, who cares it's a car not a hyperbaric chamber, cars have motors, motors Shake a little, it doesn't rattle your teeth out or anything, the vibration just travels up the empty seat and vibrates the head rest sometimes, idk y people trash Honda about it. when you stub your toe on the coffee table do you call the table company and complain the wood is too hard? I just feel people should save complaints for real problems.

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

It's because I have perspective to judge against. I traded in a 2010 Tiguan SE for this Honda CRV (same class, compact CUV) and it had absolutely no vibration at all. NONE. Many cars of this class do not. I've grown used to it but it does bother my passengers. Expect better. Demand better. It raises the bar for all manufacture and gives us better products for cheaper by way of healthy competition.

[@Robbydhjr]

Kinh Williams ,I understand what you are saying, but if you want a vehicle that is the same as your vw, then maybe you should have gotten another vw. I'll take a slight vibration for a few more mpg and 20 more horsepower, no one ever thinks about the fact Honda gets class leading horsepower and mpg, that kind of a feat takes stringent fueling and maybe they had to cut fuel at idle making rpm a little low. I'd rather have that than be required to take my Tiguan in for servicing every 10k miles for $500 each visit. Everything in life is give and take, I'll take a stupid unnoticeable vibration for all that Honda is giving me, besides I'm not staring at my empty headrest at every stoplight.

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

There's a lot of misinformation you're responding with but I don't think it's intentional. My VW never cost me $500 dollars per visit. In fact, all maintenance cost was covered for the first 36k miles and then I only had to pay for oil changes every 10k after then. I did have a transmission leak at 50k and a fuse box recall but that was all covered under 60k warranty - I didn't pay a dime. The VW was quite a bit faster at 200hp/207tq vs the 186hp/181tq of the CRV. It was also far far quieter, refined, and fun to drive. But because I was starting a family, I traded in the VW tiguan at 76k because I need the better fuel mileage and more cargo space. I understand everything is a give and take however this issue with Honda's CRV is inexcusable and I'll explain: The vibration occurs because Honda made the change to their engine (cylinder offset) and paired with their new CVT. If you see the description of this video, I have a link where it takes you to Alex on Auto's video of the Honda CRV, to the exact point in time that shows the cylinder offset. This increases the engines efficiency over the 2014 & earlier line of CRVs by a couple mpg but at the added cost of NVH. They compensate for this by added beefier engine/transmission mounts to absorb said vibration. The inexcusable part is, that they successfully, and completely negated the vibration of the *exact same* engine and transmission combination, offset and all, in the Accord (no complaints). The issue persist only on t he CRV in all variants (2nd, AWD, LX to Touring) ! The point is, they *can* fix it but they don't want to eat the cost. Now there is a TSB to fix the vibration for us CRV owners but it has very mixed results. If you frequent Honda forums, many report unsatisfactory in the so-called "fix". I had the fix done as well and it didn't remove the vibration but rather just moved the severity of the vibration to a different point of the RPM spectrum. Also, while it may be unnoticeable to you, doesn't mean it's unnoticeable to others. It doesn't bother me much (other than buyer's remorse) but it actually bothers my wife regularly! And it has nothing to do with "staring at an empty headrest at every stoplight", I only did that to demonstrate to viewers of the video. She feels it and it becomes grating, especially on long trips.

[@Robbydhjr]

I don't want this to become a pissing match so this will be all from me. I am not misinformed, I actually own a 2015 Jetta and I know it actually costs an estimated $300 per servicing and every third or so is more in depth and costs much more, in fact people stopped buying vw in the US because of the maintenance costs and lack of reliability so they started giving a few servicings for free when you buy one new, that is fact sir. Also, a Tiguan base price is ten thousand dollars higher than a crv, I'm sure it's pretty smooth, yet somehow still super unreliable, and both will have the same acceleration characteristics if you account the extra weight of the vw. You are probably right about the cylinder offset, Idk, I don't care enough to research it. The bulletin to fix the CR-V vibration issue is a computer retune which adds fuel at idle, that's also a fact. I hope all these people get used to the grating vibes because their car will probably last forever as the average amount of time a person will own a Honda they bought new is 13 years, that's also a fact. Sorry if you take offense to my post but I assure you I wasn't singling you out, that's why I always say plural "people". Enjoy your Honda everyone, bye,I love you.

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

Honestly, I didn't take offense. It would take a lot for me to actually get offended. I'm just in the mood to respond. :) It's weird, you're so confident in your information but it only takes a quick google to find contrary. The TSB is 3 parts actually. A computer re-tune is only for issue #2. If you have issue #1 and #3 fixed, it involves swapping out the radiator and transmission mount as well as the rear hatchback latch and, headrest and some other small parts. I had all 3 done. The Tiguan is more expensive, base model against base model but they aren't *that* far apart when comparing the most purchased models of each. That would be the SE trim line for the Tiguan and the EX for the CRV. For me, my Tiguan 4-motion SE cost me 29k in 2010 and my 2015 CRV AWD EX cost me a little over 25k. The Honda does score better on reliability than the VW but if you're a consumer reports subscriber, they talk about it all the time for several years now about the slipping of Honda's reliability, especially across certain models, unfortunately the CRV being one of them (the accord still does extremely well). They simply are not as great as they used to be and the line between VW and Honda is lessening. I'm not trying to defend VW in anyway, I really am indifferent to them but want to point out that Honda isn't what the reputation the 90s built for them any longer. Still a step above VW regarding reliability but only by a little bit. Maintenance cost, I can only go by my experience and I've already told you that I paid nearly nothing for 76k miles on my Tiguan... I'm sure there were some looming costly repairs coming before I got rid of it, who knows. Again, not defending VW, more like expecting more from Honda. I don't know how long we'll keep the CRV. Maybe we'll eventually get another car and I'll use the CRV nearly exclusively as my work commuter and she can have the new car. She seems to like Kia line of SUVs and CR has really been giving them top marks! But that won't be for at least a couple more years she'll just have to live with it until then. It's becoming hot again and the AC is on almost full time again so it's already less of an issue as it smooths out the vibration quite a bit.

[@jhonsosa5163]

Tienes e razon yo tengo un crv2015 y tiene vibracion cada vez que manejo no es nirmal un carro que tenga eses problema para eso uno paga mucho dinero para que no tengas probkema

[@OanhHuuNguyen78]

My sis has the same problem,honda fixed but still vibrate.

[@tracy2762]

turn on headlights at light or put it in park.

[@nancybrown4258]

How’s the car now ?

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

It's the same actually. Hasn't gotten any worse and it has about 75k miles. We're so used to it, we no longer care. It's just a lesson learned and something to look for on our next vehicle purchase. ;)

[@omgitsme435]

That sucks.. my 09 CR-V does the same.. 2009!

[@JesusGodHolySpirit3]

Oh my GOSH !!!! I can't stand that - has this problem been fixed? I won't be able to get this car if this is part of it.

[@maliburide]

+JesusGodHolySpirit3 Don't buy this car. Not until they fix this problem.

[@СанСаныч-я7е]

My 2012 crv does the same.

[@jabers5202]

Could you tell me how to regulate it?

[@СанСаныч-я7е]

@@jabers5202 Could not regulate and sold it.

[@stockjonebills]

Does anyone know if this is fixed with the 2016 model?

[@CM-cf6hq]

+stockjonebills Issue is addressed for 2016 models, Honda is currently working on issuing a service bulletin for the 2015 model to replace affected units, issue was with one or more of the engine/transmission mounts in the 2015 model equipped with CVT

[@stockjonebills]

thanks

[@maliburide]

+stockjonebills The three part fixes don't work! My new car is Fucked up!

[@stockjonebills]

+J Silver So many conflicting opinions. Do you have a 2015 or 2016?

[@maliburide]

stockjonebills Yes, I have one with all three vibration issues. Honda did all three fixes that didn't fix my car.

[@EndlesSuffering]

ANY Car With a 4 cylinder engine will always vibrate, which causes the engine mounts to wear out faster. The best to do is to buy a car with a 6 cylinder!

[@JamesDevasia]

Mine doesn't vibrate !!!

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

James Devasia You know, since I purchased this CRV, I went and tested 3 other CRVs at two different dealerships, two of them had less than 10 miles on them and guess what, they all did it. You might think that maybe they made a change as of recently. I checked the manufacture date on the driver side door jam of my CRV and it says 6/'15 - pretty recent. If yours *truly* does vibrate, than I would consider you lucky vs those that do have vibrating CRVs unlucky. It would seem the majority of them vibrate. Also, according to the massive CRV vibration thread on the CRV Owners Club, there are many who reported no vibration at first but eventually it started happening later in the cars life. www.crvownersclub.com/forums/14-problems-issues/63138-2015-honda-cr-v-vibration-idle.html Hopefully this won't happen to you.

[@JamesDevasia]

Hope not bro, I bought the touring , I will be pissed off if its start vibrating, any way I will let you know.

[@mlai2546]

I purchase a Honda CRV Touring 3 weeks ago and it vibrates. Here in Canada, the weather is cooler so a lot of days I don't turn on the AC. The frustrating part is when I contact Honda Canada, the customer relation said it was the first time he heard of this. I told him to search for CRV vibration in google and he said not to trust google. This will be my last Honda...

[@mlai2546]

I purchase a Honda CRV Touring 3 weeks ago and it vibrates. Here in Canada, the weather is cooler so a lot of days I don't turn on the AC. The frustrating part is when I contact Honda Canada, the customer relation said it was the first time he heard of this. I told him to search for CRV vibration in google and he said not to trust google. This will be my last Honda...

[@mlai2546]

I purchase a Honda CRV Touring 3 weeks ago and it vibrates. Here in Canada, the weather is cooler so a lot of days I don't turn on the AC. The frustrating part is when I contact Honda Canada, the customer relation said it was the first time he heard of this. I told him to search for CRV vibration in google and he said not to trust google. This will be my last Honda...

[@deerock4665]

SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS SEE YOUR HONDA DEALER

[@maliburide]

+Normal Person I had all three "fixes" and they don't fix the problem!

[@jy02250883]

free masage

[@uncle-tx]

Will honda CR-V owner Please check for KZbin. WHAT PROBLUMS I bought 2016 CR-V EX-L 5 mounth ago . russel & smith DEALER SHOP This car has vibration . When I turn on a/c waithing for stop sign. So I went to delar shop. and complain abouth that happened\\ but they said it's just normal.....and manager said we can't help to you nothing. BUT you can complain to HONDA company yourself . If you want.. I should to say Future Honda Car Owners... Should check KZbin before buy CR-V What's going on...

[@معاذياسين-ج6م]

You are speaking too much So I didn't know what's the problem and how I can repair !!!!!

[@empirebusiness5396]

Are the RPM normal at 1,000 when u have the A/C on mines on 1,000 and moves up wile i drive yesterday i noticednit went up to 2,000