2015 Honda Civic
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 39 |
| 1988 | 48 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 92 |
| 1991 | 111 |
| 1992 | 100 |
| 1993 | 155 |
| 1994 | 161 |
| 1995 | 199 |
| 1996 | 305 |
| 1997 | 373 |
| 1998 | 435 |
| 1999 | 338 |
| 2000 | 287 |
| 2001 | 1079 |
| 2002 | 702 |
| 2003 | 499 |
| 2004 | 350 |
| 2005 | 314 |
| 2006 | 1402 |
| 2007 | 1204 |
| 2008 | 916 |
| 2009 | 395 |
| 2010 | 396 |
| 2011 | 168 |
| 2012 | 454 |
| 2013 | 317 |
| 2014 | 290 |
| 2015 | 377 |
| 2016 | 1075 |
| 2017 | 584 |
| 2018 | 736 |
| 2019 | 424 |
| 2020 | 221 |
| 2021 | 140 |
| 2022 | 881 |
| 2023 | 252 |
| 2024 | 119 |
| 2025 | 68 |
| 2026 | 27 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
46% of complaints: power train — 175 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing actuators/solenoids and automatic transmission.
CRASH INJURY15% of complaints: air bags — 57 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The ABS system failed and the car crashed and when the ABS system failed the airbag light came on but airbags did not deploy in significant front end collision
NHTSA ODI report, 20260512
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES
I was in a car accident, I rear ended a vehicle. The other vehicle was stopped, I did not break at all and ran into them. My airbags did not deploy & there was substantial damage to my vehicle (deemed totaled by insurance assessor).
NHTSA ODI report, 20251102
AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT VIN NUMBER ON THE AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180629
8% of complaints: engine — 31 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE7% of complaints: electrical system — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 20 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
3 INCIDENTS OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION - EACH TIME I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE SLOWLY WHEN THE ENGINE REV'D AND THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD. THE 3RD INCIDENT ENDED WITH MY CAR SPEEDING THROUGH A PLATE GLASS WINDOW.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180326
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 15V574000 — check if this car was fixed
Electrical overstress
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (175 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (57 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (31 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V574000 (power train) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Honda Civic reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Honda Civic is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Civic?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Civic have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.