2015 Honda CR-V MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2015 Honda CR-V is rated 28 to 29 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT.

EPA fuel economy

2015 Honda CR-V · 2 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

29MPG combined

27 city 33 highway

$2,300 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score7/10

2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT

Best version saves $500 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 30, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,300 to $2,400 a year. Compared with 2014, the best gas version is up 3 mpg.

More complaints than most CR-V years

The 2015 drew 406 owner complaints in its first three years, against 229 for a typical CR-V year: 1.7 times as many. It is not a year to avoid, which takes at least twice the typical count and at least 50 complaints.

Years to avoid: 2017, 2018, and 2023; best year: 2016. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every CR-V year ranked The 2015 CR-V's recalls and problems

Every 2015 CR-V version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT Best EPA listing: CR-V 2WD	29 mpg	27 / 33	$2,300
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT EPA listing: CR-V 4WD	28 mpg	26 / 32	$2,400

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT	$2,312	$193	$11,560
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT	$2,395	$200	$11,973

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Honda CR-V MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 24 to 30 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); 30 since 2017. Hybrid: 38 to 40 mpg (2020 to 2026); 40 since 2023.

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2015: gas 29 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Honda CR-V best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	24	–
2011	24	–
2012	26	–
2013	26	–
2014	26	–
2015	29	–
2016	29	–
2017	30	–
2018	30	–
2019	30	–
2020	30	38
2021	30	38
2022	30	38
2023	30	40
2024	30	40
2025	30	40
2026	30	40

Every CR-V year's ratings in one table

How the 2015 CR-V compares

2015 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2015 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Honda CR-V This page Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,300
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,300
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,400
Subaru Outback Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,400
Subaru Forester Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,500
Toyota RAV4 Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Ford Escape Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
GMC Terrain Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Compass Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Kia Sportage Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$3,550

2015 CR-V recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 670 owner complaints for the 2015 CR-V.

Owners most often describe shaking or vibration (311 complaints, 46%), then stalling (52). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2015 CR-V recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2015 Honda CR-V's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 2.4L 4-cyl gets 29 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 28 with AWD.

Does the 2015 Honda CR-V need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2015 Honda CR-V version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2015 CR-V's MPG compare with the 2014?

For 2015, the best gas version is rated 29 mpg, up 3 from 26.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.