2015 Honda Civic Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2015 Honda Civic, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 84,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission fluid” (11% of reports).
- 177power train complaints
- 84,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $8,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission fluid: mentioned in 20 of 177 complaints (11%)
- Fill plug: mentioned in 9 of 177 complaints (5%)
- Power train included: mentioned in 9 of 177 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2015 Honda Civic at $8,050, and half of them between $6,650 and $8,550.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 177 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Honda Civic power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Civic | 6 | 8% | 1,000 |
| 2024 Civic | 6 | 5% | 17,000 |
| 2023 Civic | 7 | 3% | 1,200 |
| 2022 Civic | 10 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Civic | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Civic | 31 | 14% | 8,200 |
| 2019 Civic | 13 | 3% | 7,000 |
| 2018 Civic | 14 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2017 Civic | 29 | 5% | 25,000 |
| 2016 Civic | 36 | 3% | 35,977 |
| 2015 Civic | 177 | 46% | 84,500 |
| 2014 Civic | 98 | 33% | 43,297 |
| 2013 Civic | 22 | 7% | 6,450 |
| 2012 Civic | 49 | 11% | 18,315 |
| 2011 Civic | 4 | 2% | 13,750 |
| 2010 Civic | 12 | 3% | 77,000 |
| 2009 Civic | 23 | 6% | 20,359 |
| 2008 Civic | 52 | 6% | 35,000 |
| 2007 Civic | 104 | 9% | 12,450 |
| 2006 Civic | 76 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2005 Civic | 36 | 11% | 57,330 |
| 2004 Civic | 56 | 16% | 87,250 |
| 2003 Civic | 101 | 20% | 74,259 |
| 2002 Civic | 185 | 26% | 102,681 |
| 2001 Civic | 403 | 37% | 98,000 |
| 2000 Civic | 30 | 10% | 47,349 |
| 1999 Civic | 35 | 10% | 75,000 |
| 1998 Civic | 49 | 11% | 63,600 |
| 1997 Civic | 25 | 7% | 50,700 |
| 1996 Civic | 25 | 8% | 112,500 |
| 1995 Civic | 14 | 7% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
Risk: If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Honda Civics have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 177 owner complaints about power train for the 2015 Honda Civic (46% of the 381 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Honda Civic power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 84,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2015 Honda Civic?
Owners report a typical cost of $8,050 (half paid between $6,650 and $8,550), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2015 Honda Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission fluid”, in 20 of 177 complaints, followed by “fill plug” (9).
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