2015 Honda Civic Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Honda Civic. Part of Generation 9 — 2012–2015.

20142016
Complaints
481
per 10K Sold
14.3
US Sales
335,384
Crashes
58
Fires
4
Injuries
39
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2015 Honda Civic Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1173 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:81,890 mi
Crash-related:2
#254 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:46,278 mi
Crash-related:20
#331 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:37,451 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Honda Civic.

Transmission / Drivetrain
173
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,890
Airbags
54
complaints
Crashes
20
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,278
Engine Problems
31
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
37,451
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,255
Unintended Acceleration
20
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,252
Steering Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
17,380
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,331
Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,110
Wheel Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,527
Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
18,471
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,322
Seat-Related Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,142
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,656
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,370
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Clutches/Bands:Actuators/Solenoids
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2015 Honda Civic

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~143,676 vehicles.

15V574000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~143,676 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.

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2015 Honda Civic — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Honda Civic reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2015 Honda Civic has 481 NHTSA complaints, 58 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 173 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Honda Civic?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (173 complaints, avg 81,890 mi); Airbags (54 complaints, avg 46,278 mi); Engine Problems (31 complaints, avg 37,451 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Honda Civic?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 55,582 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Honda Civic?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Honda Civic include 58 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 39 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 143,676 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Honda Civic?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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