2015 Honda Civic Hybrid
Common Problems
Ranked from 170 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
16 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 leading to loss of power
44complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission suddenly fails, causing the car to lose power and stop moving.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Airbag light malfunctioning randomly
29complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe airbag warning light turns on and off randomly without any apparent reason.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine Stall at Idle
22complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, often due to stop-start system failure or electrical issues.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Air Bag Malfunction
21complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe air bags fail to deploy during a collision, increasing the risk of injury.
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Airbag malfunction or non-deployment
19complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe airbags either fail to deploy during a collision or malfunction, turning on and off randomly.
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Transmission Warning Light On
15complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission warning light comes on, indicating potential issues with the transmission system.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Transmission Fluid Issues
14complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission fluid levels are low or contaminated, leading to transmission failure or poor performance.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Transmission Fill Plug Failure
11complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fill plug frequently pops out, leading to transmission fluid leakage and potential engine contamination.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Transmission Control Module Failure
6complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission control module fails, causing the transmission to malfunction and become unsafe.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Transmission Failure Without Warning
6complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission suddenly fails without any prior warning, leading to loss of power and inability to drive.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Unintended Acceleration
6complaintsSafety riskOtherThe vehicle experiences unintended acceleration, posing a safety risk to the driver and passengers.
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Brake system issues leading to loss of braking ability
3complaintsHigh severityOtherBrakes fail to function properly, leading to loss of braking ability and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) malfunctions
3complaintsLow severityOtherTPMS frequently alerts without reason, indicating potential system faults.
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Visibility issues with rearview camera
3complaintsLow severityOtherRearview camera provides poor visibility, especially in bright sunlight, posing a safety hazard.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Engine vibration and noise
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThere is an intermittent noise and vibration coming from the front of the engine without warning.
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Seating discomfort and health issues
2complaintsMedium severityOtherPassengers experience headaches, nausea, and extreme tiredness while sitting in the car.
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.