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2015 Honda Civic Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 381 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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High Reported Activity — 2015 Honda Civic

The 2015 Honda Civic shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
381
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
37
Crash Reports
2 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Honda Civic (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
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.
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…
NHTSA #15V574000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Honda Civic

Based on 381 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
170
Air Bags
54
Unknown Or Other
39
Steering
21
Electrical System
20
Structure
13
Engine
11
Vehicle Speed Control
11
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Honda Civic — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 397 complaints 2011 169 complaints 2012 456 complaints 2013 319 complaints 2014 293 complaints 2015 381 complaints 2016 1,082 complaints 2017 600 complaints 2018 596 complaints 2019 346 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2011 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Honda Civic

Is the 2015 Honda Civic reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Honda Civic has 1 recall campaign and 381 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Civic have?
The 2015 Honda Civic has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Civic?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Honda Civic are: Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Honda Civic safe to buy?
The 2015 Honda Civic has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Civic should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Civic are: 2011. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2016.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.