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Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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2015 Honda CivicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 381 owner complaints about the 2015 Honda Civic, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-574 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Honda Civic has problems
381 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
177Power train2 crash/fire/injury
58Air bags22 crash/fire/injury
31Engine3 crash/fire/injury
28Electrical system
21Steering
20Vehicle speed control
17Structure
14Service brakes
13Wheels
5316 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 177 | 2 |
| Air bags | 58 | 22 |
| Engine | 31 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 0 |
| Steering | 21 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 6 |
| Structure | 17 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 4 |
| Wheels | 13 | 3 |
| 16 other systems | 53 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2015 Honda Civic recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
85kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 80 power train complaints. 69% were reported before 100,000 miles.
9under 30k miles55under 100k miles25100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
11 owners mentioned a cost$5,500median
Middle half: $4,300 – $7,100
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Civic year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Civic median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Honda Civic safety ratings
2015 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Honda Civic, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Civic owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle experienced a sudden component failure while driving, triggering immediate warning lights for the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), high-voltage battery system, and braking system. The failure of the Motor Power Inverter (MPI) causes an abrupt loss of hybrid electric propulsion, a loss of…
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…
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…
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