2015 Honda Civic Cng
Common Problems
Ranked from 135 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
26 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Transmission Failure
36complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission suddenly fails, causing the car to lose power and become unresponsive, often without warning.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Airbag Malfunction
20complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe airbag light comes on and off randomly, indicating potential issues with the airbag system.
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Transmission Fluid Cap Issues
10complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission fluid cap repeatedly falls off, leading to fluid loss and potential contamination.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Airbag Deployment Failure
6complaintsSafety riskElectricalIn multiple incidents, airbags failed to deploy during collisions, posing a significant safety risk.
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Electrical System Issues
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple electrical system issues arise, including warning lights illuminating and the vehicle becoming inoperable.
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Power Loss During Driving
6complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe car loses power suddenly during driving, often resulting in the vehicle stopping or becoming immobile.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Stall at Idle
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls or misfires at idle, often due to issues with the stop-start system or fuel delivery.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Moonroof Glass Failure
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe moonroof glass unexpectedly shatters without any apparent cause or external impact.
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Steering Difficulty
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering becomes difficult to operate, requiring excessive force to maintain control of the vehicle.
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Suspension Issues Leading to Vehicle Instability
4complaintsMedium severitySuspensionSuspension problems cause the car to veer off course or hit curbs, leading to damage and loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Transmission Failure Without Warning
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission suddenly fails without any prior warning, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Transmission Fill Plug Popping Out
4complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission fill plug repeatedly popped out, leading to transmission fluid leakage and potential transmission failure.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Unintended Acceleration
4complaintsSafety riskOtherThe car unexpectedly accelerates on its own, even when the brake is applied, leading to potential accidents.
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Airbag Warning Light Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe airbag warning light intermittently comes on without any clear cause or error code.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Intermittent Check Engine Light
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe check engine light comes on intermittently without a clear cause or error code, often related to electrical issues.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Paint Peeling Around Back Window
3complaintsLow severityOtherWhite paint on the rear window area starts to peel off, especially in certain colors like white.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Issues
3complaintsLow severityOtherThe TPMS frequently malfunctions, turning on without reason, potentially leading to unsafe tire pressure conditions.
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Transmission Warning Light On
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission warning light comes on frequently, indicating potential issues with the transmission system.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Electrical System Glitches
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe radio and navigation system freeze and become unresponsive while driving, disrupting the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely.
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Engine Stalling During Acceleration
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls during acceleration, especially when taking off fast or slow, leading to jerking action.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Headrest and Seat Issues
2complaintsMedium severityOtherHeadrests do not adjust properly, causing discomfort and potential neck injuries during driving.
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Loss of Power at Low Speeds
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe car loses power and becomes unresponsive at low speeds, often without warning, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 23
Sunroof Glass Failure
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof glass unexpectedly blows out, creating a safety hazard.
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Transmission Slippage
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission began to slip, causing the vehicle to hesitate and lose power, especially under acceleration.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 25
Transmission Slipping
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission slips, causing the car to lose power and make unusual noises, especially under acceleration.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 26
Unexplained High Engine RPM
2complaintsMedium severityEngineWhile driving, the engine RPM rapidly increases with no corresponding acceleration, often accompanied by multiple warning lights.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.