2015 Honda Civic
Common Problems
Ranked from 153 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
18 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.
- 1
Power train issues
37complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe power train experiences sudden loss of acceleration, stalling, or transmission failure, often without warning.
Related recall: 15V574000
- 2
Transmission Failure Without Warning
35complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails without any warning lights or check engine lights, leaving the vehicle unable to move or accelerating properly.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 15V574000
- 3
Airbag system malfunction
23complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe airbag system fails to deploy during a collision, posing a safety risk.
- 4
Vehicle speed control issues leading to unexpected acceleration or deceleration
11complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle unexpectedly surges, decelerates, or loses control while driving, often without warning lights.
- 5
Engine stalling and low acceleration
10complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls out and provides low acceleration when attempting to move the car from stationary.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Transmission Fluid Plug Popping Out
10complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fluid plug frequently pops out, leading to loss of transmission fluid and potential damage to the transmission.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 15V574000
- 7
Transmission Slipping
10complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission slips, causing the vehicle to lose power and accelerate poorly.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 15V574000
- 8
Unexplained Vibrations and Jerking
10complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe vehicle experiences unexplained vibrations and jerking at low speeds, often accompanied by a metallic grinding sound.
Related recall: 15V574000
- 9
Sunroof Malfunction
9complaintsMedium severityOtherThe sunroof malfunctions, either exploding or shattering unexpectedly.
- 10
Engine Stall During Deceleration
8complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls during deceleration, especially in stop-and-go traffic, leading to loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
TPMS Malfunction
6complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tire pressure monitoring system frequently malfunctions, indicating potential tire issues but not an immediate safety hazard.
- 12
Transmission Warning Light Not Activating
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe transmission warning light does not activate, leading to unexpected transmission failures.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Paint Peeling Off
5complaintsLow severityOtherThe paint on the car body starts to peel off, especially around the back window, without any apparent cause.
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Unexplained Car Stalling
5complaintsMedium severityOtherThe car unexpectedly stalls in the middle of the road, with no apparent cause, leading to loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Power steering failure
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe power steering suddenly fails, making it extremely difficult to maneuver the car, especially in reverse.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Battery Issues
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe battery fails or warning lights indicate issues, leading to unexpected stalls or warnings.
- 17
Headrest-Induced Neck Pain
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe headrest forces the head into an uncomfortable position, causing neck pain during long commutes.
- 18
Paint Chipping and Flaking
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe vehicle's paint begins to chip and flake off without any apparent cause or maintenance issues.
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.