2015 Honda Civic Problems

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 84,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
• Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
• Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
• If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 147,366 miles

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. Upon shifting to drive(D) or to reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 131,603 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 43,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
• Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic Sedan. The contact stated while stopped at red light , another crashed into the read end of her vehicle. The contact stated that no air bags were deployed. The contact stated that she sustained whiplash and injuries to the right rib and mild concession. No medical attention was required. The contact…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 127,987 miles

I had purchased the vehicle from a private seller. It had an SRS light on at the time I purchased it. The code reader indicated high resistance to the driver airbag. While trying to change the clock spring, I removed the drivers airbag from the steering wheel and found that the wires to the airbag were cut and the wires from the harness…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 14,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
• Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
• Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
• Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.

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What owners said

An incident took place where a vehicle hit mine on in the front end when the vehicle was parked about 3 weeks prior. August of 2022, one of my vehicles pistons flew out the side of the engine and thankfully onto the ground not injuring or killing anyone, waited and waited for AAA as there were issues getting them, the vehicle was brought…Owner complaint, filed 2023

The CVT transmission resulted in the shaft breaking during operation. The car rolled in reverse and without the gears being switched.Owner complaint, filed 2022

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 32,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
• Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
• Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.

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What owners said

Vehicle battery drains while vehicle not in use. Have replaced the battery twice, and replaced alternator. Problem persists. When this began, it coincided with the car's door lock feature unlocking the vehicle upon approach, within about five feet, without pressing the fob. Also, if locking the vehicle if not about five feet away, it…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 63,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 248,000.Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 248,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 12,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
• On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
• A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.

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What owners said

Hard to steer to the left and car pulls to the right if you let go of steering wheel. Yes it has been reproduced & confirmed by the local dealer, & i was told this case usually happen when car was involved in accident but my car has never had any accident, there is no warning light, i thought it has something to do with alignment, i had…Owner complaint, filed 2022

The steering wheel on my 2015 honda civic is defective. The steering wheel is disintegrating making the hand grip on the wheel unsafe. This issue has been known by honda corp for years and they refuse to replace this unsafe steering wheel due to vehicle warranty has expired. However they did not state that the steering wheel is operation…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 40,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 49,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
• Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.

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What owners said

Ii had pulled out of a parking lot and was preparing to make a left turn. To allow an oncoming car to pass, I stopped in the intersection. However, the vehicle behind me was following too closely, and hit my rear bumper. Upon impact, my car suddenly revved and [VIN] to perhaps 20-30 MPH. I pressed harder on the brake, but the…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 67,390 miles

Speedometer sticking reading over 60 when going less than 40. When stopped it read at 23 just do not calibrate correctly. Service department had to re-write the the tcm software.. No one could explain why this happen! It is still not accurate & yes it is a major safety concernOwner complaint, filed 2019, at 60,796 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 22,000 miles. Parts named most: Body (15).

What to check before you buy

• Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
• Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
• Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.

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What owners said

The component that failed is the paint on my Honda Civic. It is white and peeling/flaking under normal use. It has been occurring for a long time and is coming off of my whole car. It is causing safety issues by being exposed to the lead paint dust and chips which will cause future health problems. It is exposing bare metal to rust on my…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Exterior paint is badly bubbling and peeling in multiple locations (around rear window, around rear license plate, top of trunk. I reported issue to the dealership when I took it in for service and they cannot/will not help to repair and cover the cost of repair. Yes, my car is available for inspection upon request.Owner complaint, filed 2024

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 46,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
• The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
• Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.

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What owners said

The emergency brake on this vehicle does not keep the car from moving, the vehicle continues to move after you apply the emergency brake to stop the car.Owner complaint, filed 2018

Brake problem. Safety concern. Had to panic brake hard and fast to avoid an accident while going straight at street speed of less than 25 MPH. New noise immediately after event: 'metallic cluck' sound upon brake pedal return coming from firewall where vacuum booster and master cylinder are located. Also now experiencing intermittent…Owner complaint, filed 2016, at 3,600 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 50,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
• Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
• The tire pressure light should go out after startup.

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What owners said

Tpms light will not reset if all four tires are not the same brand. Tire pressures have been normal. Multiple repairs have been made with no avail. The tmps sensor light is able to be temporarily reset, but goes off again after driving for a brief time. Only way to fix it per two separate honda dealerships is to get all four new tires.…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 60,000 miles

Two of my four michelin pilot sport tires have belt separation. There is no evidence of impact damage (bulged sidewalls) the tires have under 28k miles, and the remaining tread I estimate at 6/32s. Both of these tires have spent most of their life on the rear of my 2015 honda civic sedan. Being on the rear (to me) means no weight of the…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 62,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 19,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
• Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.

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What owners said

Ongoing issue. Headrest angle is nonadjustable (only height is) and thus isn't safe for everyone. It pushes the head down and compromises spinal alignment. People with thinner torsos or who sit more upright are at the most risk. Options to fix this involve using padding on the back of the seat or bending the bars in the headrest, both of…Owner complaint, filed 2016, at 35,000 miles

The contact owns a 2015 honda civic. The contact stated that the head restraints force her head forward in a difficult position. The contact was uncomfortable while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the head rests could not be adjusted for safety reasons. The vehicle was not repaired.…Owner complaint, filed 2016, at 5,500 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 17,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
• On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
• Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.

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What owners said

Unknown Fumes have been seeping into the vehicle causing driver to be lethargic, and hallucinogenic and a terrible smell to seep into the car.Owner complaint, filed 2022

I have 89000 miles on this vehicle over the past 12 months my june consumption has decreased 12-25 miles per gallon. Under similar driving conditions my mileage dropped from avg of 50mpg to 42 mpg. Honda dealer informed me that they do not know what causes the problem driving conditions are daily 8-10 stop & go and highway driving at…Owner complaint, filed 2020

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 7,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
• Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
• Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving away from a parking lot, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound. The contact pushed the vehicle back into the parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact noticed that the front axle had fractured and detached from the vehicle; however, the…Owner complaint, filed 2024, at 150,000 miles

Honda Civic Ex CVT 2 door coupe 2015 It has 117,00 miles CVT transmission problems I went to mechanic to see if I had fluid because the vehicle was sluggish when shifting I was told plenty of fluid, just nasty sludge. I was told I need a new transmission. He also said my wheel bearing on passenger side needs replaced Mechanic said ,” CVT…Owner complaint, filed 2022

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 24,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
• Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.

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What owners said

2015 honda civic; 50,000 miles. Automatic headlights and manual headlights emit a sound from the engine, both right and left sides. In essince, when the headlites are on, the sound is on 100%. Several individuals shared same issue on the honda forum and shared several possible causes. One of which was small cracks in the soder within the…Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 50,000 miles

Leaving work this morning, I turned on my car and activated the rear defroster. After driving for about 10 mintues, my rear window literally exploded sounding like a cannon went off right behind my head. I was driving at aprox. 15 MPH on a even road surface so ive ruled out vibrations and also it was about 75 degrees f so heat couldn't…Owner complaint, filed 2018, at 24,450 miles

What to check before you buy

• Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
• Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
• Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.

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What owners said

I was involved in accident due to the weather . I slide off ice and crash into a guard rail and light pole and my vehicle failed to deploy the airbags . I was not going fast due to weather. The seat belt worked probably which jammed after the impact, but my airbag warning light appear on dash board, but no airbags deployed which worries…Owner complaint, filed 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle she became aware that the back over prevention camera system was inoperable. The contact stated that she attempted to reset the camera however, the screen remained black. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted…Owner complaint, filed 2022, at 114,000 miles