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2015 Honda Civic Steering Problems

20 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

20
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires
Jan 2020Nov 2015
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (20)

criticalSTEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2017

I bought a brand new 0 miles honda civic 2015 on may 2015 ive been having a lot of problems with my suspension motor mounting had been replaces as well as axels... I'm concern about my family and my own safety I'm scared of an accident for a suspension problem since its front suspension... On the dealer they always try to avoid on telling me the cause of this matter...

NHTSA #: 10980312
criticalSTEERING
Filed: Sep 2016

Around 8500 miles while drive 35 MPH the car suddenly veered to the right hitting the curb causing $1200 plus damages to the wheel, etc. Around 12,250 miles while driving 45-50 MPH the car suddenly veered to the right and ran off the road causing a broken back and $725 in damage to the wheel skirts. This happened 5/13/16.

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NHTSA #: 10910867
criticalSTEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Crash / FireFiled: Aug 2016

My daughter (17 years old) was driving at 35 miles in leona valley ca on last friday 2015 her honda civic (7,000 miles on odometer). Her car low-pressure air light came on and then car started to swerve violently left to right.

NHTSA #: 10892410
criticalSTEERING
CrashFiled: Jun 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda civic. While attempting to stop the vehicle, it veered to the right and all of the warning lights illuminated. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole.

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NHTSA #: 10873949
criticalSTEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Nov 2015

Trying to stop car but it accelerate and wheels lock causing an accident

NHTSA #: 10807127
highSTEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2015

While traveling at slow speeds in city driving, the car tends to lurch forward. Concerned about takata airbag- before I bought vehicle asked if one was installed and/ or airbag manufacturer. Could not get an answer and was told to buy a 2015 "just to be safe".

NHTSA #: 10750251
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2026

My steering computer is bad. The steering wheel goes the opposite way. I’ve taken it to the dealership and they’re saying that the computer software and the whole computer needs to be replaced and affects how the way the car steers and is aligned.

NHTSA #: 11713062
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2025

On on my dashboard due to a faulty malfunction in my ABS module that can only be done at Honda dealership and has to be removed only by Honda and sent off for Honda to rebuild and then sent back for them only to replace Seems ridiculous to pay $3000 for this when it's all over the Internet that this is an issue this is a computer issue this is ridiculous that this isn't there is no recall for this for this for this Honda issue it's all over Youtube this is the number one issue that's going around

NHTSA #: 11674140
mediumSTEERING,POWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2025

2015 HONDA CIVIC WITH AROUND 87,000 MILES HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CAR STARTED SHAKING WHILE DRIVING AND THEN STOPPED MOVING. CAR WAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED

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NHTSA #: 11661799
mediumSTEERING,AIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while their son was driving in a parking garage at approximately 3 - 4 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the driver had to use excessive force to regain control of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the steering wheel. The air bag warning light was illuminated and other functions on the steering wheel became inoperable, including the horn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cable reel was fractured and was interfering with the steering controls of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,500.

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NHTSA #: 11598308
mediumSTEERING,AIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2024

I have a 2015 Honda Civic that I just came back from the dealer with because they warning light for my airbag came on. At the dealership the code was cleared and I was told that it could be a cable reel and then reading the report from the dealership, it states that it could be a faulty airbag I feel this is very unsafe, and told let’s see what happens. I feel this is unsafe for me to be driving a car with a faulty airbag and possibly a cable that doesn’t work. My vehicle has 71000 miles and is always maintained.

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NHTSA #: 11595147
mediumSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Nov 2023

Transmission failed on the freeway December 2021. I was suddenly unable to speed up or accelerate my car. Placed me, my passengers and other people on the freeway at serious risk. Many cars braked suddenly behind me and swerved out the way to prevent a car accident. Dealer at the service center denied a problem and was inspected by them. No warming lamps or messages.

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NHTSA #: 11554984
mediumSTEERING,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2023

I was on a trip in my 2015 honda civic and going down the highway and all of a sudden the RPM went way up and then the vehicle lost power completely. It left me stranded in the middle of nowhere. Turns out the CVT belt came apart causing metal fragments to gather on the speed sensor and make it malfunction. This is a common know issue and well documented on online forums. The cause of failure is excessively high hydraulic pressure within the transmission due to a computer programming error. A Honda recall updated the software. Some Civics have an internal component that was not hardened as much as it should have been. Honda believed they identified, by manufacture date, the Civics that did not receive that weak part and therefore left those Civics out of the recall. However, many, many other Civic owners including me have still experienced catastrophic failure of our transmissions. The software update that the Oct. 2015 recall provided took 20 minutes and cost Honda $33.33 in labor. Those of us with failed transmissions are having to pay $5000-$6000. The cars have to be towed to a dealer for diagnosis for even the possibility of having Honda cover the repair. Generally Honda refuses. This is an extreme safety concern if it fails while traveling in traffic and a nightmare to try to replace. Prior to the transmission failure, I had noticed that the fill plug on the transmission had popped off which was weird. I replaced it and it kept popping off. Turns out after looking online that countless other 2014-15 owners have also experienced this problem caused by pressure buildup within the transmission. I recommended that at minimum Honda be required to issue a software update for all 2014-15 Honda civics regardless of whether they have the internal hardened parts! Really hoping something can be done about this to protect future drivers and keep our roads safe. Thank you!!

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NHTSA #: 11531058
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Jul 2022

Hard to steer to the left and car pulls to the right if you let go of steering wheel. Yes it has been reproduced & confirmed by the local dealer, & i was told this case usually happen when car was involved in accident but my car has never had any accident, there is no warning light, i thought it has something to do with alignment, i had it aligned early this year and i was told to have the power steering rack be check.

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NHTSA #: 11475625
mediumSTEERING,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

I was driving in stop and go city traffic and came to a stop at a red light and noticed smoke or steam coming from the hood. Upon pulling away from the light once it turned green, I noticed I had reduced acceleration and pulled over quickly. I have yet to get it in to the Honda dealership but will shortly.

NHTSA #: 11456454
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Sep 2020

The steering wheel on my 2015 honda civic is defective. The steering wheel is disintegrating making the hand grip on the wheel unsafe. This issue has been known by honda corp for years and they refuse to replace this unsafe steering wheel due to vehicle warranty has expired.

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NHTSA #: 11352651
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2017

Ever since I bought this car, the steering has been driving me crazy!! I cannot keep this vehicle straight while driving on the freeway. I thought it was because of the original cheap tires that came with the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 10970391
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Sep 2016

Takata this morning when I did start the car, there was a warning sign " check power steering system" and the steering wheel extremely difficult to turn. I did call the dealer and left the car to diagnose the problem. It is only 10 months and millage around 9000.

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NHTSA #: 10908579
lowSTEERING
Filed: Jan 2020

I went out to move my car in the driveway this morning and was shocked that my power steering had suddenly failed out of nowhere while backing up. The car was extremely hard to maneuver in the driveway (certainly can't drive it anywhere), and the power steering warning appeared on the dash. 20 minutes later, it was back to normal, but now I am afraid to drive it.

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NHTSA #: 11300664
lowSTEERING,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS
CrashFiled: Oct 2017

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NHTSA #: 11030694

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