2015 Honda Civic Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

31Engine complaints

8.2%Of all 377 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN173 · 45.9%

Unspecified / other58 · 15.4%

AIR BAGS56 · 14.9%

ENGINE31 · 8.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 6.6%

Share of the 377 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Honda Civic overview page.

What owners report

“THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE PULLEY SHAFT IS DAMAGED, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR LOCKED UP AND BRAKED AND THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED…”NHTSA complaint 11099886 — filed 06/04/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTOPARK HONDA (3630 OLD…”NHTSA complaint 11088973 — filed 04/19/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS AND AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, COLD AIR EMITTED THROUGH THE…”NHTSA complaint 10971789 — filed 04/11/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Honda Civic have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Honda Civic: 31 of 377 complaints on file (8.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Honda Civic have in total?

377 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 37 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.