2015 Honda Civic Problems
What owners have reported about the 2015 Honda Civic, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2015 Honda Civic a good year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 381 complaints with NHTSA, the 10th most of 19 Civic model years. The most reported problems involve the transmission, airbags and engine.
381 complaints 1 recall 10th worst of 19 Civic years
Top 2015 Honda Civic problems
Transmission problems
177 complaints (47%) name the transmission, most often the actuators / solenoids and automatic transmission.
Airbag problems
58 complaints (15%) name the airbags, most often the driver clockspring / spiral cassette.
Engine problems
31 complaints (8%) name the engine, most often the belts and associated pulleys.
Electrical problems
28 complaints (7%) name the electrical system, most often the speedometer / odometer.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (189 of 381). The amber line is the middle value, about 52,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2015 Honda Civic recalls
Control module (TCM / PCM / TECM)
The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft. If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015.
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Civic years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2015 Honda Civic problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2015 Honda Civic a reliable year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 381 complaints with NHTSA, the 10th most of 19 Civic model years. The most reported problems involve the transmission, airbags and engine.
What are the most common 2015 Honda Civic problems?
Owners most often report problems with the transmission, airbags, engine and electrical system. 177 complaints (47%) name the transmission, most often the actuators / solenoids and automatic transmission.
At what mileage do 2015 Honda Civic transmission problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 61,000–110,000 miles, with a middle value near 85,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Civic have?
1. Control module (TCM / PCM / TECM) (15V574000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2015 Honda Civic?
Ask for service records covering the transmission, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2025 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.