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2015 Honda Civic Engine Problems

12 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

12
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1
Fires
Mar 2022Dec 2022
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (12)

criticalENGINE
FireFiled: May 2020

On 5/14/2020 in the afternoon, I parked my 2015 honda civic ex l in my driveway and took groceries in the house. I came back out within a few minutes and there was a fire starting in the front of the engine (battery area). The battery was installed less than 9 months ago at a honda dealership.

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NHTSA #: 11324723
criticalENGINE
Filed: Sep 2015

Vehicle vibrates with noise when in reverse mode. Dealer and honda claim it is normal. It seems that this problem is already widely known to many honda owners.

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NHTSA #: 10777969
highENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly came to a stop. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 35 MPH, and the contact pulled over.

NHTSA #: 11697434
mediumENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

An incident took place where a vehicle hit mine on in the front end when the vehicle was parked about 3 weeks prior. August of 2022, one of my vehicles pistons flew out the side of the engine and thankfully onto the ground not injuring or killing anyone, waited and waited for AAA as there were issues getting them, the vehicle was brought to Vermette Auto Body in Feeding Hills MA, the insurance denied the claim for the engine after multiple experts saying it was not collision/insurance related that it was mechanical/manufactuor. The manufacturer when contacted at Balise Honda stated there was nothing they could do. The vehicle is now $10,000 in debt with at least 8,000 dollars worth of repair and considering the piston and rod were the culprit and there is now recalls on the other years I wanted to bring mine forward because I am now in substantial debt due to this and no vehicle nor the ability to purchase a new one. Prior the the incident I had to replace the alternator, Transmission, Blower motor as well. I put new brakes and rotors on too just prior and now the vehicle can’t move and it is parked at my grandmothers and i am [XXX] in College and this really put me in the hole and I have no vehicle. I hope this can be looked into and the resolution the replacement of the engine and anything else needed to complete the work and assist with a substantial payment to Ally Financial for the vehicle to help me get back on track with payment. or issue a new vehicle taking the old one off my hands and covering the costs to register it and taxes. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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NHTSA #: 11555920
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2023

Transmission went out.

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NHTSA #: 11523007
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2022

The transmission plug pops out while driving and can cause fluid to spray everywhere. A known issue of vehicles of this types

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NHTSA #: 11488267
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2021

When I cold start my car it’s making this horrible metal cutting blade kind of sound sometimes, That goes away 5 seconds after cold starting the problem is the vtc actuator, many dealers took a look to not only mine but also my friends 2014 civic si, they said it was the vtc actuator and that they nor anyone else will fix the issue. This has also happened to handfuls of others.

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NHTSA #: 11436118
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda civic. After the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal noise and vibration coming from the front of the vehicle intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the lower motor mounts and side motor needed to be repositioned.

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NHTSA #: 10734764
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2015

Vibration on the front right passenger side (the console)when in idle with or without the emergency brake on there is vibration. It also happens when putting the car in reverse and turning a corner updated 09/15/15*lj updated 09/17/15*lj updated 11/15/2017*cn

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NHTSA #: 10733814
lowENGINE
Filed: Dec 2022

The CVT transmission resulted in the shaft breaking during operation. The car rolled in reverse and without the gears being switched.

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NHTSA #: 11497724
lowENGINE
Filed: Apr 2022

I recently went in for an oil change and was told my transmission cap was missing. I have not had any work done on my car since the last oil change and no one touched the transmission fluid. The cap isn't even placed somewhere on the engine- it's just gone!

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NHTSA #: 11461495
lowENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

Transmission fill plug frequently pops out due to pressure, causing debris enter the engine, resulting in damaging it. It appears it's a known issue but Honda mechanic failed to check the plug when we brought the car for service.

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NHTSA #: 11458519

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