YearToAvoid

2015 Honda Civic Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 21 steering complaints for the 2015 Honda Civic, about 6% of its 380 total complaints. That's a smaller share than most other Civic years, with 4 crashes and 1 injury reported. No steering-related recalls are on file for this year.

Steering complaints
21
6% of 380
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
12,125 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of power steering assist while backing up or maneuvering at low speed, with the power steering warning light appearing on the dash and normal function returning minutes later.
  • Steering becomes difficult to turn at very low speed, sometimes accompanied by an abnormal rumbling sound from the steering wheel.
  • Vehicle veers or swerves to the right or left on its own, in one case leading to loss of control and a crash into a pole with warning lights illuminated.
  • Persistent difficulty keeping the car traveling straight on the highway despite new tires and repeated wheel alignments.
  • Steering wheel material reported as disintegrating, making the grip feel unsafe to hold.

When 2015 Honda Civic steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 21, 2015, latest Sep 1, 2026.

2015 Honda Civic steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2015Aug 2016Oct 2017Mar 2022Nov 2023May 2025Sep 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2015 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2016 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2015 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Civic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201019 (5%)
  2. 20114 (2%)
  3. 201274 (16%)
  4. 201338 (12%)
  5. 201415 (5%)
  6. 201521 (6%)
  7. 2016444 (41%)
  8. 2017170 (29%)
  9. 2018311 (42%)
  10. 2019109 (25%)
  11. 202029 (13%)
  12. 202164 (44%)
  13. 2022731 (83%)
  14. 2023191 (75%)
  15. 202460 (49%)
  16. 202527 (39%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2015 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 21 steering complaints for the 2015 Civic, which is about 6% of all 380 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Honda Civic?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2015 Honda Civic.
At what mileage do steering problems tend to show up on the 2015 Civic?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Civic is 12,125 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to steering complaints on the 2015 Civic?
NHTSA records show 4 crashes and 1 injury among the steering complaints for the 2015 Civic, out of 21 total complaints in that area.
How does the 2015 Civic compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2015 Civic's 6% share of steering complaints is lower than years like 2022 (83%), 2023 (75%), and 2016 (41%), making it a relatively less-affected year for this issue.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.