Does the 2015 Honda Civic have transmission problems?

Yes. NHTSA lists 176 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Civic, 46% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 84,500 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Honda Civic transmission?

Yes, recall 15V574000 covers 2014-2015 Civic and 2015 Fit vehicles built in a specific production window. Honda dealers update the transmission software free of charge.

How does the 2015 Civic compare to other years for transmission complaints?

The 2015 Civic's 46% share of complaints tied to transmission & powertrain issues is the highest of any model year listed, ahead of 2014 at 34% and 2020 at 14%.

Did the 2015 Civic transmission issues cause crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint area lists 2 crashes and 2 injuries for the 2015 Civic, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do 2015 Civic transmission problems typically appear?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 84,500 miles for transmission & powertrain issues on the 2015 Civic.

2015 Honda Civic Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 176 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Honda Civic, 46% of its 380 total complaints and the highest share of any model year. Failures center on the CVT, with a related recall (15V574000) for a software update, and typical failure mileage around 84,500 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 176; 46% of 380
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 84,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

CVT stutters or jerks when gradually accelerating from a stop at in-town speeds, roughly 10 to 40 mph.
Vehicle 'kicks' or hesitates when the driver lifts off the accelerator, described as a rough or incomplete gear change.
Transmission slips while in motion, with RPM climbing sharply as the car unexpectedly loses speed.
Owners report full transmission failure requiring replacement, sometimes at highway speeds.
Sudden shaking or a loud clunk followed by the car losing power and stalling.
A parked vehicle in gear rolled and moved on its own, damaging property.

When 2015 Honda Civic transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 1, 2015, latest Aug 25, 2026.

176 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2022 Q1 (10).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Honda Civic

NHTSA 15V574000Sep 15, 2015Transmission & Powertrain143,676 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
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.
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).

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Civic model year

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

201012 (3%)
20114 (2%)
201249 (11%)
201322 (7%)
201498 (34%)
2015176 (46%)
201636 (3%)
201729 (5%)
201814 (2%)
201913 (3%)
202031 (14%)
20212 (1%)
202210 (1%)
20236 (2%)
20246 (5%)
20255 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Honda Civic have transmission problems?: Yes. NHTSA lists 176 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Civic, 46% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 84,500 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Honda Civic transmission?: Yes, recall 15V574000 covers 2014-2015 Civic and 2015 Fit vehicles built in a specific production window. Honda dealers update the transmission software free of charge.
How does the 2015 Civic compare to other years for transmission complaints?: The 2015 Civic's 46% share of complaints tied to transmission & powertrain issues is the highest of any model year listed, ahead of 2014 at 34% and 2020 at 14%.
Did the 2015 Civic transmission issues cause crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint area lists 2 crashes and 2 injuries for the 2015 Civic, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do 2015 Civic transmission problems typically appear?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 84,500 miles for transmission & powertrain issues on the 2015 Civic.