2015 Honda Civic Reliability
The 2015 Honda Civic has 394 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and air bags. Compared with other Civic model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Civic's typical year, while the 2016 drew 1,083 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
394
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
37
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2015 Honda Civic complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 model year, filed between 2015 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 181 | 46% |
| Air bags | 59 | 15% |
| Unknown or other | 59 | 15% |
| Engine | 34 | 9% |
| Electrical system | 29 | 7% |
| Steering | 21 | 5% |
| Speed control / throttle | 20 | 5% |
| Body structure | 17 | 4% |
2015 Honda Civic recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2015 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V574000 | Sep 15, 2015 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 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… |
How the 2015 compares with nearby Civic years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Civic analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 329 | 0 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2014 | 298 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
| 2015 (this page) | 394 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
| 2016 | 1,083 | 5 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2017 | 610 | 6 | Steering | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2015 Honda Civic
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2015 Honda Civic reliability FAQ
Is the 2015 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2015 Honda Civic has 394 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and air bags. Compared with other Civic model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Civic's typical year, while the 2016 drew 1,083 complaints.
What are the most common 2015 Honda Civic problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Honda Civic are powertrain / transmission (181), air bags (59), unknown or other (59), engine (34). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2015 Honda Civic have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Honda Civic, including 15V574000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2015 Honda Civic compare with the 2014 and 2016 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2014 has 298 complaints and 2 recalls (solid); the 2016 has 1,083 complaints and 5 recalls (avoid). The 2015 has 394 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2015 Honda Civic?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2015 Civic, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.