The Lemon Index2015 Honda Civic.
The 2015 Honda Civic is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 106 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 32, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 1 recall, and it gets 25 to 44 mpg combined. The best Honda Civic year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 394 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Civic year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 15K to 85K miles on the car (212 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 56K–109K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 19K–63K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 0K–77K miles
Recalls 1
- transmission & drivetrain 2015
The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 62 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Certain functional anomalies encounter, intermittently, with rear view camera displaying lane…
- "engineering request - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a…
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedElectrical overstress2019–2024
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda Civic Cng 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1450–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Clutch makes a metal grinding noise when releasing from a stop to start moving forward in 1st gear. This is a known issue with the clutch spring.
2015 Honda Civic owner · NHTSA complaint 11093768
More owner reports
Air bag lights comes on and off sporadically! Don't know why this is happening when I am driving on my city street or on the highway!
NHTSA complaint 11047546
I was in a car accident on friday september 29th, the whole front end of the car was damaged and the airbags did not deploy. My vehicle is not part of the takata recall.
NHTSA complaint 11030844
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Honda Civic reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.1× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 32; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Civic year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2015 Honda Civic problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (19%), transmission & drivetrain (19%) and engine (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Civic have?
1 safety recall (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Honda Civic get?
25 to 44 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Honda Civic safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Honda Civic problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 15,300 and 85,000 miles. The middle report was at 50,000 miles, from 212 complaints.
Does the 2015 Honda Civic have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 19% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Honda Civic cost in fuel a year?
About $1450 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Honda Civic have?
1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Honda Civic year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2013 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works