2015 Honda Civic Transmission Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Honda Civic?
177 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2015 Honda Civic, 47% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 61,000–110,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
177 complaints 47% of all 2015 complaints 85,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (78 of 177). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.
Transmission complaints by Civic year
Related 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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Common questions
What are common 2015 Honda Civic transmission problems?
Complaints most often name the actuators / solenoids and automatic transmission.
At what mileage do 2015 Honda Civic transmission problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 61,000–110,000 miles. The middle value is about 85,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2015 Honda Civic transmission problems?
Yes: 15V574000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Civic year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2015 Civic, with 177 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.