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The 2015 Honda Civic is associated with 378 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 145 reports (38% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.8l 4-cyl, 2.4l 4-cyl, and 1.5L 4-Cyl hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 44 MPG combined. The 2015 Honda Civic belongs to the 9th generation (FB/FG) Civic platform spanning model years 2015–2015.

Platform Architecture: 9th Generation (FB/FG) • Production Span: 2015–2015 • Lifecycle Note: Final Model Year (2015)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 378 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (145 / 38%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 37 crash / 2 fire / 18 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 25–44 MPG across 7 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Honda Civic?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Civic HF 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 31 MPG 40 MPG 34 MPG — $1,800 / yr
Civic 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 29 MPG 37 MPG 33 MPG — $1,850 / yr
Civic 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) 29 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
Civic 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 28 MPG 35 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Civic Natural Gas 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd 27 MPG 38 MPG 31 MPG — $1,450 / yr
Civic 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Civic Hybrid Hybrid 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 43 MPG 45 MPG 44 MPG — $1,400 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Honda Civic?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD 10.5%
2 DR FWD 11.799999999999999%
Hybrid 4 DR FWD 10.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Honda Civic models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Honda Civic?

Summary of 378 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
378
Crash Reports
37
Fire Reports
2
Complaints w/ Injury
18
Total Injuries
23

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 145 complaints
Air Bags 43 complaints (14 crashes)
Structure & Body 13 complaints
Electrical System 12 complaints
Engine 11 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Honda Civic problems & component breakdown (72 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Honda Civic?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #15V574000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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).
View all 2015 Honda Civic recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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How many safety recalls does the 2015 Honda Civic have?

The 2015 Honda Civic is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Honda Civic?

NHTSA records list 378 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Honda Civic. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 145 filings (38% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Honda Civic?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2015 Honda Civic earned Overall Safety Ratings ranging from 4 to 5 stars depending on tested variant across 3 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Honda Civic get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Honda Civic range from 25 to 44 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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